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Latest news for voluntary and community organisations and the community from Community Action Derby and partners.

In addition to posting news items on this page, we also send out our bi-monthly newsletter Reach Out - you can read the latest one here. If you wish to sign up to receive these bulletins, you can subscribe here.

Menu image for First Derby Trans Pride taking place this September!

First Derby Trans Pride taking place this September!

Menu image for Derby Cathedral secures major Heritage Fund grant

Derby Cathedral secures major Heritage Fund grant

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Free Mental Health First Aid course - starting on 13 October 2025

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August 2025 Funding Newsletter

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The Lord-Lieutenant's Derby Community Music Festival

Menu image for Derby Diverse Carers: October meeting

Derby Diverse Carers: October meeting

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Get Grants Free Virtual Conference 2025

Menu image for Government research highlights vital role of organisations like Community Action

Government research highlights vital role of organisations like Community Action

Menu image for Have Your Say: Government Consultations Affecting the VCSE Sector

Have Your Say: Government Consultations Affecting the VCSE Sector

Menu image for Join us for the official launch of Match My Project across the East Midlands!

Join us for the official launch of Match My Project across the East Midlands!

Menu image for Our thoughts on the newly launched Civil Society Covenant

Our thoughts on the newly launched Civil Society Covenant

Menu image for VCFSE Workforce Baseline Data Survey - Have your say & win £50 for your group/organisation!

VCFSE Workforce Baseline Data Survey - Have your say & win £50 for your group/organisation!

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Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service - Have a Go Sessions

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Charity Finance Group publishes new guide to help charities communicate better with banks

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easyfundraising: Supermarkets offering free funding!

Menu image for Voluntary Sector Forum - July 2025

Voluntary Sector Forum - July 2025

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Disability Direct: Free talking therapy

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Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Art Competition

Menu image for Reach Out: July / August 2025

Reach Out: July / August 2025

Menu image for Celebrating 5 Years of Severn Trent Community Fund

Celebrating 5 Years of Severn Trent Community Fund

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Homelessness and Rough Sleeping Strategy Surveys

Menu image for New Community Action Group Support Drop-in Sessions!

New Community Action Group Support Drop-in Sessions!

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Free contraception service available at community pharmacies

Menu image for Proposed changes to councils in Derby and Derbyshire - Have your say!

Proposed changes to councils in Derby and Derbyshire - Have your say!

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Companies House - Upcoming changes to accounts filings

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Emotional First Aid Training (Children) with Bridge the Gap CIC

Menu image for easyfundraising: 250 free fundraising packs available!

easyfundraising: 250 free fundraising packs available!

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Small Charity Week: 23-28 June

Menu image for Book your place for our July Voluntary Sector Forum!

Book your place for our July Voluntary Sector Forum!

Menu image for Derby City Learning Disabilities and Autism Younger Adult Supported Accomodation Strategy 2025 - 2040

Derby City Learning Disabilities and Autism Younger Adult Supported Accomodation Strategy 2025 - 2040

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The Robin Cancer Trust

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Derbyshire Allergy Network

Menu image for Derby Association of Community Partners (DACP) Grants 2025/2026

Derby Association of Community Partners (DACP) Grants 2025/2026

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Championing Community Spirit at the Derby Voluntary Sector Awards 2025

Menu image for Community Action's CEO appointed as VCSE sector rep for East Midlands

Community Action's CEO appointed as VCSE sector rep for East Midlands

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Pride Month Creative Arts Competition

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Easyfundraising: Donation Day

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Women's Health Hub Engagement Event

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Derbyshire Perinatal Mental Health Service