Other Funding

Warm and Welcoming Spaces Grant Fund - now open for applications

Community groups across Derbyshire are being invited to apply for funding to set up ‘warm and welcoming spaces’ to help local residents this winter. Derbyshire County Council is working with Derbyshire Voluntary Action to provide financial support to provide a warm welcome to residents around the county.

Grants of between £1,000 and £3,000 are available to support local charities, community groups or community venues to set up new warm hubs or contribute towards the costs of existing spaces. The Warm and Welcoming Spaces aim to provide support for local people through the winter months – offering a place to meet new people, to enjoy a hot drink, get information on local services and take part in activities.

Derbyshire County Council’s Cabinet Member for Health and Communities Councillor Carol Hart said: “Our Warm and Welcoming Spaces project has run successfully for the past two years, offering sociable and welcoming spaces for people around Derbyshire. We are looking forward to another successful year and encourage groups to come forward and apply for a grant to run their own warm and welcoming space.”

This year the grants fund will be administered by Derbyshire Voluntary Action on behalf of Derbyshire County Council. Grants are available to eligible voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations and community-led groups to set up Warm and Welcoming Spaces for local communities.

Grants could be spent on a variety of project costs including:

 Additional energy costs
 Furniture and improvement to facilities
 Additional staffing costs to cover extended hours
 Additional cleaning costs to ensure compliance with health protection guidance
 Activities and refreshments
 Additional activity costs

Jacqui Willis CEO of Derbyshire Voluntary Action said: “We're delighted to partner with Derbyshire County Council to help bring warm and welcoming spaces to communities across the county. These grants offer local groups the chance to make a meaningful impact, creating places where people can connect, find support, and feel comfortable during the colder months. We encourage all eligible groups to apply and take part in this initiative that brings people together and strengthens our community bonds.”

The Warm and Welcoming Spaces programme is now open and will run until 31st March 2025. The deadline for grant applications is 31st January 2025. 

To apply for a grant visit dva.org.uk/warm-and-welcoming-spaces-grant and to find out more about Warm and Welcoming Spaces visit www.derbyshire.gov.uk/warmspaces. Alternatively email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner Community Fund

Derbyshire PCC PCC Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts is inviting non-profit organisations, charities and voluntary partners in Derbyshire – the people who know their communities best - to apply for grants to help deliver against the priorities of her Police and Crime Plan. 

Grants of up to £5000 will be available to help deliver against the key priorities of the PCC's Police and Crime Plan, which will benefit residents, neighbourhoods and the wider community. 

The deadline for applications is Friday 17 January 2025. For more information regarding the Safer and Stronger Communities Fund, including how to apply, please visit: https://www.derbyshire-pcc.gov.uk/homepage/safer-and-stronger-communities-fund/

Erewash Voluntary Action CVS

Erewash Small Grant Scheme  - applications can be made at any time as there are no deadlines. The scheme has three priority themes and applicants must meet at least one of the themes to be eligible to apply for an award of up to £1,500. The priority themes include: health inequalities, community wellness, building resilience. For more information please contact erewashvoluntaryaction.org.uk or visit their website. or call 0115 946 6740. 

Monthly funding bulletin - EVA produce an updated list of potential funding opportunities. The latest detailed bulletins can be found on their Funding Information page. For more details please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or telephone 0115 946 6740. 

Foundation Derbyshire

Grants up to £2,500 are available which can be used to support core running costs, equipment, resources or new ideas. Applications can be submitted at any time as there are no deadlines. Please visit their website or call 01773 525 860.

National Lottery Community Fund

Awards for All England Applications can be submitted at any time. Voluntary, community organisations and schools, etc. across the UK can now apply for grants of up to £20,000 from the National Lottery Community Fund – Awards for All programme. This represents a significant increase from the previous maximum grant size of £10,000. Projects can last for up to two years. Information about how to apply for a grant can be found on their website or by calling 0345 410 2030.

B and Q Foundation

Applications can be submitted at any time and organisations are encouraged to submit an expression of interest in the first instance. Grants up to £5,000 are available to UK registered charities for projects that improve homes and community spaces for those most in need, such as those experiencing homelessness, financial hardship, poor health, disability, or other disadvantage or distress. Full details about the scheme can be found on their website.

Derbyshire County Council (DCC) Members Community Grants

The DCC members' Community Leadership Scheme allocates all 64 county councillors an annual fund which can be used to support projects in their Division.

Organisations seeking support under the scheme should contact their local county councillor explaining the nature of the project, the amount sought, what other funding may be available, and how it will benefit the community.

Contact details and the divisions of the nine DCC Councillors who represent the borough on Derbyshire County Council:

 For more information contact the relevant member or visit Derbyshire County Council Community Leadership Scheme.