Helping people help communities
We stand united with everyone dedicated to improving the health and well-being of Derbyshire's communities
Our Work
Feeling Connected
Celebrate and supports local action to reduce loneliness and isolation across Chesterfield Borough and NE Derbyshire District.
Mental Health Liason Service
Specialist mental health infrastructure project that is funded by the Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board.
The Hub Chesterfield
Volunteer-led centre for community activities in the middle of Chesterfield. It is a home for Feeling Connected, and inspiring venue voluntary action.
Voluntary Sector Forum
DVA’s forums unite community groups to share, collaborate, and influence system change through open, inclusive, and creative dialogue.
Impact Insight Evaluation
Explore the impact of community projects making a real difference across Derbyshire
Testimonials
"The connection to communities that DVA provides is invaluable to the statutory sector. The way in which relationships are built upon trust with individuals, groups and organisations enables support to be developed and provided as a whole-system approach.
DVA embody the core principles of listening, co-production, partnership-working and collaboration combined with a genuine passion for caring about people in local communities."
James Creaghan
Public Health Lead for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Chair of Derbyshire Self-harm and Suicide Prevention Partnership Forum (DSSPPF) Public Health Department | Derbyshire County Council
"DVA is integral to the wellbeing and support of the local community. The support people in unseen ways and allow them to flourish. They have a wealth of expertise by lived experience which they have shared with me and other sectors in the last few months. Collaboration and challenging the norm has been at the heart of what we are striving to do together."
Alice Fenton
GP - Salaried and Fellowship in Population Health and Well Being Royal Primary Care, Chesterfield Local Place Alliance Clinical Lead
"I cannot praise enough the excellent partnership working our team have had with Derbyshire Voluntary Action. We could not keep delivering the first class service we do without the help of teams like DVA.
I know that many people will have heard me say when delivering reports at Cabinet and Full Council how much we appreciate the work the Community & Voluntary sector do overall but as said particularly DVA."
Carol Hart
Derbyshire County Council Cabinet Member, Chair of Derbyshire County's Health & Wellbeing Board
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