D E R B Y S H I R E & D E R B Y // Our 'cause' is Derbyshire and being there for hundreds of local community groups & charities making a difference but struggling with funding

F U N D I N G // The Locko Fund is one of our founding funds, started over 27 years ago and it's still going strong. Supporting any project developing young lives across Erewash, if your group is interested get in touch!

F L E X // Life can throw curve balls. If you need to extend your grant spend period or if you need to change your plans and budgets – just ask We’re usually able to work with you so you can the most out of your Foundation Derbyshire award

V I S I T S // Our thanks to Buxton Snail Blazers for hosting our chair and ceo last month. A fantastic group facilitating friendship and exercise Sharing an accessible stroll, tea, cake, ideas, experiences and stories - social connections really make the world of difference.

E A S Y // 🌟One application form 🌟Access to a whole host of funds 🌟A wide range of local philanthropists 🌟Oodles of support Simple Supportive Local Grants For Derby and Derbyshire's local community groups and charities

We'll be at LINKS in Chesterfield this November holding a funding surgery for local groups. We'd love to see you if your local community group or local charity needs support. See the poster below for more details on how to book

T I M I N G U P D A T E //⁠ ⁠ Our October rounds are now FULL, we're now looking forward into November and December rounds. ⁠ ⁠ Do call us if you have a time critical project ⁠

F U N D I N G // 🔍️We're prepping bids for our John Weston Fund this week A fund that's really evolved since its time with us Continuing to review and consider how best to support communities. Philanthropy that responds & adapts 📞Find out more here: ow.ly/VthA50BJm5o

Every fund within Foundation Derbyshire is equally important, whether the fund is able to make one grant a year or 20 Each was set up by someone who cares for our county and values the power of local Here is the story of one of one of those funds ow.ly/KyXt50DtvIv

Our Hall Family Fund holds a special place within the Foundation for many reasons. It was out first fund that focused purely on rural communities. Our countryside is majestic but those living in our rural villages & towns face unique challenges ow.ly/wp1S50DNAVM

F U N D I N G // 🔍️We're prepping bids for our John Weston Fund this week A fund that's really evolved since its time with us Continuing to review and consider how best to support communities Philanthropy that responds & adapts 📞Find out more here: ow.ly/VthA50BJm5o

F U N D I N G // Our Bakewell & District Fund will meet soon The family has exceptionally strong and broad philanthropic / grant-making goals - where Foundation Derbyshire plays its part If your group works in or across the North of the Dales or High Peak, get in touch

G R A N T F E E D B A C K // "All through the grant process their caring attitude & genuine interest really assisted me" We're here for EVERY community group & charity in Derbyshire. Our funds set up by local philanthropists make a difference every day

M Y T H B U S T I N G // 'you won't fund us, we're too big' We fund Derbyshire groups & charities of sizes Whilst a quarter of our grants go to groups with an income under £10K we continue to support large organisations too! Everyone needs a hand -now more than ever

O U R P L E D G E // "Finding funding is a problem, the time sat filling in forms that are all similar, to then wait & get a rejection is heartbreaking" There must be a better way? Our Pledge looks at power imbalance and how we change the narrative ow.ly/xFF650JhmXc

L O V E D E R B Y S H I R E // Our donor funds are set up by people from all walks of life The funds they have set up also range hugely in size, from just one grant a year to twenty plus 🧵The common thread Wanting to make a difference, right here in Derby & Derbyshire

T O P T I P // Whilst we don't have closing dates, it can take up to 16 weeks from submission of an application to decision If you're looking for funding for an event or time specific project, get your application in to us 6 months in advance for the best possible outcome

T H A N K S // Thanks to all the awarded groups who have used our new postcard facility to send a few nice words to our donors - you'd be amazed at the difference it can make!

M Y T H B U S T I N G // You won’t look at match funding… Au contraire, we do like a bit of match funding. We’re very happy to help you with reaching those match targets to maximise the impact you can make

We'll be at LINKS in Chesterfield this November holding a funding surgery for local groups. We'd love to see you if your local community group or local charity needs support. See the poster below for more details on how to book