International funderBased in United Kingdom

Derbyshire Voluntary Action

Chesterfield, United KingdomWebsite

About Derbyshire Voluntary Action

Derbyshire Voluntary Action primarily supports small voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise organizations across Derbyshire that strengthen local wellbeing and reduce isolation. Its funding is clearly place-based and practical, with a strong emphasis on community spaces, social connection, and health-related support, especially for people affected by loneliness, fuel poverty, chronic conditions, and mental wellbeing. Grants are modest and designed to help groups deliver specific activities or improve welcoming local venues rather than fund large-scale projects.

Focus Areas

Community Wellbeing and Social ConnectionMental Health and Loneliness ReductionFuel Poverty and Warm SpacesOlder People, Families and ChildrenChronic Pain and Peer Support GroupsCommunity Venue Improvements

Giving Approach

Small, fixed grants with simple program-specific application windows; typically £1,000 to £3,000 for short-term, locally delivered projects. Funding is usually targeted to a defined geography and purpose, with some programs open only during a set annual window and others tied to specific public health or winter-support initiatives.

How to approach this funder

Watch the program-specific opening and closing dates closely, as some rounds are brief and applications may only be accepted during a set window. Proposals should clearly show direct community benefit in Derbyshire, align tightly with the stated theme (e.g., wellbeing, social connection, warm spaces), and explain how funds will be used for concrete items or activities such as staffing, refreshments, energy costs, or speaker sessions.

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Derbyshire Voluntary Action

About Derbyshire Voluntary Action

Focus Areas

Giving Approach

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Derbyshire Voluntary Action

About Derbyshire Voluntary Action

Focus Areas

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The Grant Brief

Notable grantees:

Open Grant Opportunities

SmokeFree Community Grant Funding