 Funding for your Community Would you like £500 for your local community? Derwent Living have funding available to groups and individuals to improve the community they live in. The fund is open to everyone to apply - the only criteria is that the project has to improve the community where Derwent Living residents live. All applications are submitted to a panel, made up of staff and a customer, on a quarterly basis. For more information and to apply for funding please email for an application form or contact 01332 346477. |
 Pledge 2012 Achieved! The vinvolved Derby City team, based at Community Action in Derby are thrilled to have met their 2012 pledge this month. The team specialises in helping young people aged 16 to 25 to volunteer in the city, as part of the national youth volunteering programme, funded by the national charity v. Simon Hancox, Youth Volunteer Development Manager within the team, said "We set ourselves a target to collect evidence of over 2012 youth volunteering hours running from October 2008 to October 2009. We also wanted to offer national recognition for young volunteers taking part in the pledge".
Oliver Dreuitt, a volunteer with the Youth Action Team, took part in the 2012 pledge and achieved his national v50 volunteering award pledge. Oliver's role is to promote youth volunteering to young people and organisations and services around the city. Oliver said "When I first started volunteering I was a very shy person who wouldn't really speak to anyone and found it hard to make friends. Now I am able to communicate with anybody and making friends has become a lot easier. Working towards my v50 national award has helped me to reflect on my volunteering experiences and to recognise the skills that I've gained".
To find out more about vinvolved and youth volunteering in Derby contact Simon Hancox on 01332 227718 or email |
 Playday Event
Come along to the first ever Derby Playday Event. Playday is a great opportunity for children, families and young people to get involved in fun activities and try something new. So why not go along, take a picnic and get active! The fun takes place in Markeaton Park on 5 August from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm and it's FREE. For further information please telephone 01332 641234.
The event is part of Playday, the annual celebration of the right to play. |
 Yorkshire Bank This year Yorkshire Bank are celebrating their 150th anniversary and to mark the occasion they are inviting charities and community groups to participate in their 150th Community Awards Scheme.
The awards will focus on four areas: environment; volunteering; education; and regeneration. In each category there will be one award of £10,000 and four of £5,000 each. At the end of the year an awards presentation will be held at which one outstanding project will receive a further £10,000. In addition to the main recipients a further 20 awards of £1,000 will be made.
For further information and an application form please visit the website or email |
Swine Flu - the Facts 
Reported cases of suspected swine flu are increasing every day. It is now more important than ever to be aware of the symptoms and what practical steps you, as an individual, and your organisation can take to minimise the impact. Please visit the NAVCA website, Derby City Council website or the new Pandemic Flu website for the latest guidance and information. |
 CBT Training Course Addaction are offering a Foundation Cognitive Behavioural Therapy course designed for those who support people to enable them to change their behaviours, for example, drug and alcohol workers, mental health workers and general healthcare workers.
The cost of the course is £165 including VAT, lunch and refreshments; it will be held on the 25 and 26 August at the Addaction Midlands Training Centre, Bateman Court, Derby from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. For more information and to book a place on the course please email, visit the website or contact Darren Griffiths on 01332 254503. Addaction now take payments by credit card, contact them for details. |
 Your Charity's Name in Lights!Media Trust have launched a scheme called Volunteer Films and are looking to support 25 small charities who would benefit from a short film being made about the work of their organisation. The films are made by professionals in the industry who volunteer their time and skills.
For more information and to find out how your charity can apply for this scheme visit the website. |
Celebration for the Sathi Group 
