We’re excited to unveil something that’s been in the making for a while — our new brand and new website.
This change isn’t about becoming something different. It’s about showing more clearly and confidently who we already are — an organisation rooted in Derbyshire’s communities, trusted across sectors, and committed to helping people help their community.
Why now?
For more than 30 years, Derbyshire Voluntary Action has supported the county’s vibrant voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) sector. But while our work has grown in depth, reach and complexity, our old look no longer reflected our energy, values, or the scale of what we do.
So, we’ve rebranded — not to change our mission, but to better express it.
Our new identity helps us:
- ✅ Be more easily recognised by those we serve and support
- ✅ Speak with a clearer, stronger voice on behalf of the sector
- ✅ Connect more effectively with communities, funders and partners
- ✅ Reflect the bold, creative, and collaborative work happening across Derbyshire
What’s changed?
You’ll see a new logo, new colours, and a fresh design across everything from our website to our newsletters. But beyond the visuals, we’ve also sharpened our message and purpose.
Our strapline says it best:
Helping people help their community.
You’ll also notice our four core pillars throughout our communications:
🧩 Connection – bringing people and partners together
🎨 Creativity – thinking differently and adapting boldly
📣 Community Advocacy – speaking up for local needs
🌟 Positive Difference – making measurable impact that matters
These aren’t just design features — they’re at the heart of how we work, and how we want to be seen.
A new website, built for you
Alongside the rebrand, we’ve launched a new website to better communicate what we do.
It’s easier to navigate, more accessible, and designed to highlight:
- Our current projects, training and forums
- Opportunities for collaboration and funding
- Real stories of community impact
- How we advocate for the sector at a strategic level
Whether you’re a small grassroots group, a health provider, or a local authority partner — this new platform is for you.
We’re still DVA. Just more visible.
We haven’t changed what we believe in. We’ve just found a better way to show it.
Our rebrand is about being better seen, so we can better serve.
We’ll continue listening to the voices of lived experience, championing collaboration, and working side by side with groups, partners, and communities to build a healthier, more connected Derbyshire.
We’d love to know what you think — and we hope you’ll join us on this next stage of our journey.
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