W H A T W O U L D Y O U D O ? //. Often when out visiting groups or at events, someone will say. "I know what fund I’d set up with you". What would it be?. Pre-school support.Social care.A fund for projects in your area or the place you call home. Our funds are so diverse!

E A S Y P 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

F U N D I N S I G H T //. Our Ashby Family Fund is an incredibly valued and long standing fund. Its broad sweep of interests & regular panels, means we can always showcase a great mix of Derbyshire community work . One of over 70 funds within the Foundation

L E G A C Y //. Every fund within Foundation Derbyshire is 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. This is the story of one of those funds.

2 4 Y E A R S A G O T O D A Y//. Today in 2001 a grant of £272 was made to Samaritans Derby for volunteer recruitment. Fast forward to 2025 and this wonderful organisation are still going strong and just completing their latest grant for tech to support volunteer training

C I C s //. Community Interest Companies. Yes we fund CICs. But we have some additional criteria around this unique type of organisation so do speak to us to first before applying. If you're thinking of setting one up, do think, explore and chat first, they are not ideal for all

F U N D I N G D A Y T W O //. 9th September. 1) Visit us to get 1:1 support. 2) Join our Unlocking philanthropy workshop,how to craft bids with our donors in mind. 3) And our online ‘Step by Step’ presentation, getting you application ready. Book here:

1 0 , 0 0 0 //. So close to awarding our 10,000th grant . 🤔Wonder who it will be???. ❓️We're guessing it will happen in the first half of 2026 - our 30th anniversary

G R A N T S C O M M I T T E E //. Today our grants committee sits to review funds where donors want to step back from decision making themselves. Our grants committee comprises experts in community development, funding and in the running of charities from across our county

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, plan to get your bid in to us 6 months in advance for the best outcome

O L D F R I E N D S & N E W //. In the last year 40% of groups applying to us had never applied before. The rest are old friends who we have supported on and off over the years, returning to us when they need us most

P A R T N E R S //⁠.⁠.We've been supporting the Randal Charitable Foundation, making grants on their behalf in the heart of our communities.⁠.2024/25 sees our partnership focus on grassroots groups improving mental health, with ten grants made.⁠.⁠.@randalfoundation

F U N D I N G D A Y 2 //. 9th September. 1) Visit us to get 1:1 support. 2) Join our Unlocking philanthropy workshop, how to craft bids with our donors in mind. 3) And our online ‘Step by Step’ presentation, getting you application ready . Book here:

F U L F I L L I N G P H I L A N T H R O P Y //. "Foundation Derbyshire provides me with my favourite donor experience. We're very happy with the projects brought to us". For those wanting to give local – you’ll be hard pressed to beat our experience & expertise. #Ourdonorfamily

S T O R I E S & I M P A C T //. Head to our Stories and Impact page to see which Derbyshire Dales village hall features in our summer showcase. 🦾Multi generational.🦾Valued.🦾Caring. This project really highlights the simple power of community hubs.

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.

C O R E //. "You should fund core costs!". We always have, always will. Those day to day running costs are vital, so community groups, big or small, can keep doing what they do best.

H E L L O J U L Y //. Summer is well and truly here and this month we have lots of donor fund meetings including, our:. Old Vicarage School Fund.Foundation Derbyshire General Fund.Derbyshire Volunteer Fund.Jefford Weller Fund .Locko Fund

D E R B Y S H I R E //. Our 'cause' is Derbyshire and being there for hundreds of small community groups and charities struggling with funding . #lovederbyshire

B E Y O N D T H E B R A N D S //. Know a local community group or charity that needs help with funding?. Know someone who wants to give locally but doesn't know where to start?. Open up a world of community beyond the brands . Let them know about us.