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Voluntary & Community

There are estimated to be over 2000 voluntary and community organisations in the area of the Rural Action Zone, 5000 in Derbyshire as a whole, and 36,000 in the East Midlands region.

Local infrastructure organisations, such as CVS, have as their main aim and activity the development and support of voluntary and community groups local to their area.

Local government and statutory organisations have strong relationships with the voluntary and community sector through direct funding and development support, but also by interaction in partnerships and provision of public services.

For more information about the local VCS see the Voluntary and Community Sector Organisations Map on the Peak Partners website.

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	ACEVO Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations - the professional body for the third sector’s chief executives.
	ACRE - Action with Communities in Rural England Aims to promote a healthy, vibrant and sustainable rural community sector that is well connected to policies and initiatives at national, regional, and local levels.
	Amber Valley CVS The umbrella organisation for the Amber Valley area voluntary sector and the main provider of support for local voluntary and community groups.
	Arthur Rank Centre Collaborative unit serving the rural community and its churches, supported by the National Churches, the Royal Agricultural Society of England and the Rank Foundation.
	Britishcharities.com Category listings of charities, news of the charity and voluntary sector, assisting people in giving to charities.
	Business Champions Task-force working alongside emda to energise the East Midlands, as a conduit for the voice of business. They act as mentors to new enterprises and provide commercial expertise to the community - including the voluntary and educational sectors.
	Business Dynamics Volunteers from companies introduce students to the opportunities and challenges of business as well as improving their key skills in preparation for the world of work.
	Buxton Volunteer Centre Provides volunteering opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds in the Buxton area.
	CASH Online (Community Accountancy Self Help) Community accountancy project that provides financial advice and training to small charities and voluntary groups. Website contains many factsheets.
	Charities Evaluation Services Training, consultancy, advice and information for the voluntary sector on quality and evaluation systems, with the aim to increase effectiveness.
	Charity Builder Compliance with HR and H&S legislation for charities, community groups and social enterprises.
	Charity Commission Established by law as the regulator and registrar for charities in England and Wales. Aim is to increase charities' effectiveness and public confidence and trust.
	Charity Insight Monthly magazine for the Voluntary and Community sector.
	Charity Retail Association Represents the interests of charity retailers.
	Charity Times Features and news analysis on financial, legal, fundraising, marketing, technology, management issues for charities, voluntary groups & non-profits.
	Charity Trustee Networks Charity Trustee Networks provide trustees and management committee members with opportunities to access help, support and advice by sharing knowledge and experience.
	Citizens Advice Bureaux Helping people to exercise their rights and responsibilities and to obtain fair treatment under the law, thereby improving their lives. GoogleMap of local CAB
	Commission for Rural Communities Provides independent advice to government to ensure that policies reflect the real needs of people living and working in rural England, with a particular focus on tackling disadvantage.
	Community Accounting Plus Enables good management in voluntary organisations through support for sound accountancy practices.
	Community Action Derby A registered charity that exists to support, develop, promote and represent voluntary and community organisations in Derby.
	Community Development Exchange Works to ensure that community development is recognised and supported as a powerful way of tackling inequality and achieving social justice.
	Community Development Finance Association - cdfa Trade association for Community Development Finance Institutions (CDFIs).
	Community Land Trusts A resource to assist you develop community land trust solutions for affordable housing, amenity and workspace in Britain.
	Community Matters National Federation for Community Organisations - promoting and supporting action in response to social, educational and recreational needs in neighbourhoods and communities.
	Community Service Volunteers Promotes and campaigns for volunteering and volunteer training.
	ContinYou ContinYou uses learning to tackle inequality and build social inclusion by creating programmes and services that build learning communities.
	Criminal Records Bureau Helps organisations in the public, private and voluntary sectors by identifying candidates who may be unsuitable to work with children or other vulnerable members of society.
	Department for Communities and Local Government Promoting the vision of prosperous and cohesive communities, offering a safe, healthy and sustainable environment for all.
	Derbyshire Community Foundation A non-profit organisation that provides independent funding for voluntary community action throughout the county of Derbyshire.
	Derbyshire Contracts Advice Network Helps the voluntary and community sector win contracts, increasing the skills and knowledge in the sector about procurement.
	Derbyshire Dales & High Peak Local Strategic Partnership Oversees the preparation, delivery, monitoring and review of the Community Strategies for the High Peak and Derbyshire Dales.
	Derbyshire Dales CVS Identifies gaps in service provision and works with groups to develop new and innovative services to meet these needs.
	Derbyshire Dales Volunteer Centre Helping volunteers make life richer and happier in the communities of Derbyshire Dales.
	Directory of Social Change Aims to be an internationally recognised independent source of information and support to voluntary and community sectors worldwide.
	Do-it Volunteering Opportunities Database National database of volunteering opportunities in the UK, as part of the registered charity YouthNet
	East Midlands Funding Advice Network Resource to enable everyone involved in grant funding to share information. Hosts fanoogle, our signposting service to help groups find funding advice.
	East Midlands Skills for Life CPD Information for tutors delivering Skills for Life provision in the East Midlands - training, events, resources, news, and details of CPD Resource Centres, such as the  Buxton Skills for Life CPD Centre
	Fanoogle funding advice search Search for communityfunding as part of The Funding Monitor.
	Finance Hub Works in the areas of procurement, fundraising, social enterprise, and financial management. Part of ChangeUp.
	Fit4Funding Help and advice for community groups and voluntary organisations who are seeking funding.
	Full Cost Recovery A new range of services to assist the third sector in fully costing their projects and services.
	Funding Information Detailed news and information about new sources of funding for all those involved in raising money for not for profit organisations throughout the UK.
	Glossopdale Furniture Project A voluntary organisation that accepts donations of unwanted furniture and helps people on low income to purchase good quality affordable furniture.
	Groundwork Creswell, Ashfield & Mansfield Environmental charity helping to regenerate vibrant communities by delivering practical projects. SE development worker for NE Derbyshire.
	Groundwork Derby & Derbyshire Seeking to build sustainable communities through joint environmental action.
	Hayfield Development Trust To initiate, support and progress projects in the Hayfield area, that the existing statutory bodies are either not able or not willing to undertake.
	High Peak Community & Voluntary Support Promotes community and voluntary sustainability in the High Peak area, by supporting the development of organisations with advice, practical services, information, training and facilities.
	High Peak Community Arts Opportunities for the people of the High Peak to participate in creative arts and so enhance their quality of life through self-expression.
	j4b Comprehensive information on grants, financial assistance, subsidies, and in-kind help, for business and voluntary groups - updated daily.
	Learning and Development Consortium - Derbyshire Supports collaboration between voluntary organisations in the development and delivery of learning opportunities.   Contact Phone:   01332 265 960 Email:   info@consortium.org.uk Address:   32 Charnwood Street, Derby DE1 2GU
	Locality Nationwide network of settlements, development trusts, social action centres and community enterprises.
	Media Trust Helping charities communicate by providing information and training.
	Moorlands Together LSP An affiliation of agencies, organisations and stakeholders drawn from the public, private, voluntary and community sectors based in or active within the Staffordshire Moorlands.
	National Association for Voluntary and Community Action Helps to promote voluntary and community action by supporting CVS and by acting as a national voice for the local voluntary and community sector.
	National Council for Voluntary Organisations Umbrella body for the voluntary sector in England, helping voluntary organisations to achieve the highest standards of practice & effectiveness.
	New Mills Volunteer Centre Aims to help people in need, through the direct actions of local volunteers, by providing support groups, and through information provision.
	New Start An independent UK weekly news magazine dedicated to physical and social community regeneration.
	One East Midlands Works with partner agencies to support the voluntary and community sector in contributing to the development of the East Midlands region.
	Peak Partners for Rural Action A partnership of organisations working together to support and enhance voluntary and community action in the Derbyshire Dales and the High Peak.
	Peaks and Dales Advocacy An independent organisation working in the High Peak & North Derbyshire Dales to provide a free advocacy service.
	Princes Trust A UK charity that helps young people realise their potential and transform their lives through practical support including training, mentoring and financial assistance.   Contact Phone:   EM 0116 253 7824; WM 01384 892 100 Email:   webinfoem@princes-trust.org.uk Address:   EM Mansion House, 41 Guildhall Lane, Leicester LE1 5FQ; WM Lye Business Centre, Enterprise Drive, Hayes Lane, Lye, Stourbridge, West Midlands DY9 8QH
	ProHelp A national network of over 1,000 professional firms who give their time and expertise for free to local community groups and voluntary organisations.
	Rural Action Derbyshire An independent county-wide organisation supporting people in rural communities, villages and market towns. DRCC is part of Action with Rural Communities in Rural England (ACRE).   Contact Phone:   01629 824 797 Email:   drcc@derbysrcc.org.uk Address:   Church Street, Wirksworth, Derbyshire DE4 4EY
	Rural Community Shops (formerly ViRSA) VIRSA supports rural communities wanting to set up and run a community owned shop.
	Skills Third Sector To enable people in charities and social enterprises to have the right skills to make a difference to people and their communities.
	Social Enterprise Derby and Derbyshire Resources for starting sustainable companies in Derbyshire, with social aims and ownership - A to Z of Social Enterprise.
	Society Guardian Social issues news from the Guardian newspaper, including a section on the voluntary sector.
	South Derbyshire CVS Committed to the promotion and development of Voluntary Action within the area of South Derbyshire.
	Staffordshire Moorlands CVS Leek-based umbrella organisation that looks after the needs of the local voluntary and community sector in Staffordshire Moorlands, running a wide variety of services for both groups and individuals.   Contact Phone:   01538 381 356 Email:   leek@smcvs.co.uk Address:   Bank House, 20 St Edward Street, Leek, Staffordshire ST13 5DS
	The Funding Monitor Information to help improve grant funding in the East Midlands.
	Third Sector Magazine Magazine covering charaties, vountary organisations and social enterprises.
	v Independent charity seeking to inspire a new generation of young volunteers (aged 16-25)  in England and enable a lasting change in the quality, quantity and diversity of youth volunteering.
	VCS Learning Links National online resource for learning and training in the voluntary and community sector. Directory of VCS infrastucture organisations supporting training. Resources section.
	VolResource Aims to make it quick and easy to get to useful information on anything to do with running a voluntary organisation.
	Volunteer Centre Glossop A charitable organisation enhancing the quality of life for the people of Glossop and the High Peak by promoting the value of volunteering.
	Volunteer England Works to support and increase the quality, quantity, impact and accessibility of volunteering throughout England.