Derbyshire County Council has provided funds to Derbyshire Voluntary Action for a Warm and Welcoming Spaces Grant.
A Derbyshire Warm and Welcoming Space is a free and warm, space for people across Derbyshire who are struggling to heat their homes this winter.
This grant is unable to support projects or activities that are taking place in Derby City.
Grants will be made available to Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) organisations and community-led groups in Derbyshire for the creation or improvement of Warm and Welcoming Spaces for local communities. These grants will be for a minimum of £1000 and maximum of £3000 and this could be spent on a variety of project costs including:
- Additional energy costs
- Furniture and improvement to facilities
- Additional staffing costs to cover extended hours
- Additional cleaning costs to ensure compliance with health protection guidance
- Activities and refreshments
- Additional activity costs.
The amount of funding you can apply for will depend on several factors, including: the capacity of your venue, the number of people you expect to attend, the number of hours you can make this space available and the length of time you can offer your Warm Space.
Applications are open for submission at any time, with a deadline of January 31, 2025, unless funds are exhausted earlier.