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Helping Communities Thrive: Health & Wellbeing Grants Open Today Communities know their own strengths, understand local challenges and often have

State of the Sector 2026: What We Heard, What We Learned and What Happens Next Derbyshire’s voluntary, community, faith and

Volunteer Awareness Week is an opportunity to recognise the thousands of people across Derbyshire who give their time, skills and energy to help others.

More than ever, Derbyshire’s voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector is being asked to do more with less.

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week, and across Derbyshire there is a growing recognition that supporting mental health is

FutureMinds Collective Youth Forum: A Creative Space for Young Voices FutureMinds Collective is creating another opportunity for children and young

If you’re part of Derbyshire’s VCFSE sector — and especially if you’re already a DVA member — this forum is

Save the Date: DVA Forum – 13 May 2026 We’re pleased to announce the next DVA Forum, taking place in

Derbyshire Voluntary Action (DVA) is launching its State of the Sector Survey 2026, inviting voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCFSE)

Neurodiversity Celebration Week is here This week is Neurodiversity Celebration Week, an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the diversity of