The Equipped 2 Succeed programme is focused on improving mental wellbeing, reducing stress, and helping build self confidence and esteem.

Starting with an introductory session on Weds 18th May, 2022, from 10am to 1pm; then running for 6 further weekly sessions, before a final celebration event on Weds 6th July, this programme will help participants to plan their way forward with new confidence and determination!

It is completely free of charge and, to reserve your place, you just need to contact Paul on 07753 605272 or enterprise@lgct.org.uk and provide your contact details.

It will be held in the training room in The Green – Enterprise and Training Centre at Loundsley Green. Further details are here.

What is the MORE THAN JUST ONE DAY Fund for?
The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee is almost here and people across the country are planning local celebrations to mark this momentous occasion.

The nation is joining in a PLATINUM PUDDING COMPETITION, there will be over 1,500 JUBILEE BEACONS lit across the country, a special tree-planting initiative called the GREEN CANOPY, parades and live music in London and, on Sunday 5 June, the BIG JUBILEE LUNCH!

The Feeling Connected project wants to support the great work that communities across Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire will put into making the Jubilee a weekend to remember.

More than that though, we want to support work whose impact will be felt long after the bunting has been put away. We want the connections and shared experiences of the Jubilee to be long-lasting, deeper, and more meaningful than JUST ONE DAY.

Our fund will support projects which:

• Are inclusive and make the most of opportunities to involve people in the ideas, planning and organising stage of your celebration;
• Welcome everyone to join in and celebrate together;
• Keep connections alive after weekend of celebrations has passed.

In a nutshell, we want to help individuals and small, informal groups of people to make a difference as they support their local street, neighbourhood, estate, or village to come together to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

Who can apply?
We welcome applications from:

• An individual who will incur expenses in supporting the people on their street, on their estate;
• A small group of residents who want to club together to organise something for your neighbours/community;
• A community venue which wants to host a celebration and promote itself as a place to bring people together;
• Other types of formal or informal groups who want to organise activities for people which will bring them together in a shared purpose and enable them to connect through shared experiences.

How much can you apply for?
Up to £500.

What types of things can be funded?
We don’t want you to be out of pocket in helping others to be connected.  The fund can cover expenses such as:

• Printing costs, eg printing leaflets to promote the support you are providing; ink cartridges/paper
• Equipment – specific pieces of equipment you and your volunteers may need
• Resources – the materials you need to buy to make your activity happen
• Other reasonable volunteer expenses (to be considered on a case-by-case basis)

Read full details of the Fund here
Download the Application Form here

For more information contact Debbie Fennell, Social Connectedness Development Worker: Tel: 07547 342251/Email: debbie@dva.org.uk

Here at Derbyshire Voluntary Action we are delighted to share the Spring 2022 edition of our Network newsletter. We hope you find it packed full of inspiring and useful information!

You can view our Network Spring 2022 newsletter HERE

If you’re interested in, or involved with, voluntary, charity or community groups then Derbyshire County Council (DCC) want to hear from you.

Derbyshire County Council are running an online consultation about grants to 62 voluntary, charity and community sector groups in Derbyshire and want the groups, their stakeholders and members of the public to have their say.

DCC started conversations with groups last summer and this consultation gives further opportunity for everyone to help shape our new approach to grant funding, which is designed to create a fairer and more consistent approach to how they allocate funding.

Recurrent grants are currently given annually to support the work done by the voluntary and community sector in their activities with residents.

The consultation closes on Wednesday 23 March.

You can share your views by completing the online questionnaire https://wh1.snapsurveys.com/s.asp?k=163698856793

There is an easy read version of the survey available here.

To read full details of the consultation visit: https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/council/have-your-say/consultation-search/consultation-details/voluntary-and-community-sector-vcs-grant-funding-review.aspx

If you need a paper copy or information in a different format please contact Call Derbyshire tel: 01629 533190.

March 10th is Social Prescribing Day! On Thursday 10th March, The Hub @ Low Pavement in Chesterfield will be hosting a day where you can pop in and find out more about social prescribing and meet our Social Prescribers over a warm drink and friendly chat! The event will be running from 10am-2pm.