Culture and social prescribing in Derbyshire: can we shape a better vision?

Arts Derbyshire Creative Health Gathering: 3rd July 2024, 10-12am, online. Free of charge, booking essential

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Have a say on how to spend new Chesterfield funding

A message from our Derbyshire Voluntary Action CEO Jacqui Willis. Chesterfield has been selected by the Government as one of 55 towns to receive almost £20 million worth of funding (2024 to 2034) to invest in local people’s priorities.

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Cuts to the Derbyshire Voluntary sector – have your say now

It is potentially devastating news for voluntary organisations and community groups across Derbyshire. On the 28th May 2024, a 12-week consultation period was launched. The consultation is open to anyone who lives in Derbyshire (not Derby City).

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Amber Valley Public Health Partnership Small Grants Scheme

 The Public Health Small Grants scheme is here to support your group to deliver help to your communities. The aim of the fund is to improve the wellbeing of people living in Amber Valley by providing support around all aspects of health through projects related to Public Health Priorities in Amber Valley. These are:

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New public mental health research initiative from the Nottingham Institute of Mental Health – opportunity to talk about how you use creativity to support your mental health and wellbeing

The Recovery Research Team, which is based at the Institute of Mental Health, University of Nottingham https://researchintorecovery.com/ are running the Mental Health Citizen Science project  

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Derbyshire Time Swap – for individuals and organisations

Time Swapping (or Time Banking) is a fantastic initiative which allows members of the community to ‘swap’ their time to help somebody else. This support can range from assistance with gardening, to teaching I.T skills, or giving cookery lessons - the sky is the limit!

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Better Together/Everyone Welcome festival 15th June, 10.30 – 3.00, Belper Memorial Gardens

On 15th June in Belper, Derbyshire, Unite Community is putting on a Festival: "Better Together/Everyone Welcome". There will be music and dance, picnics, and many local and regional groups, celebrating who we are; it's at the beginning of Refugee Week.

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Creating space for collective learning: online support

In a study of the cultural sector, the Centre for Cultural Value found that only 18% of organisations routinely share their evaluations beyond the inner circle of their immediate funders and stakeholders.

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