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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.
	Amethyst Project Supports women to develop activities and enterprises that address community needs in rural areas of the Peak District.
	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.
	BASSAC A membership organisation that represents and supports organisations helping deprived neighbourhoods across the UK.
	Britishcharities.com Category listings of charities, news of the charity and voluntary sector, assisting people in giving to charities.
	Buxton Volunteer Centre Provides volunteering opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds in the Buxton area.
	Can Do Exchange Aimed at groups and individuals who are active in their community. Anybody is invited to use the website to share their skills, knowledge, materials and equipment.
	ChangeUp East Midlands Investment to build quality, capacity and sustainability in East Midlands infrastructure organisations that support the local Voluntary & Community Sector
	ChangeUp Portal Investment to build quality, capacity and sustainability in infrastructure organisations that support the local Voluntary & Community Sector.
	Charities Evaluation Services Training, consultancy, advice and information for the voluntary sector on quality and evaluation systems, with the aim to increase effectiveness.
	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 Times Features and news analysis on financial, legal, fundraising, marketing, technology, management issues for charities, voluntary groups & non-profits.
	Citizens Advice Bureaux Helping people to exercise their rights and responsibilities and to obtain fair treatment under the law, thereby improving their lives.
	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 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 4 Funding A free service to help voluntary organisations, charities or community groups search for sources of funding. Run by J4B.
	Derbyshire Community Foundation A non-profit organisation that provides independent funding for voluntary community action throughout the county of Derbyshire.
	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.
	Derbyshire Information Portal Network Information for the voluntary sector infrastructure organisations in Derbyshire.
	Derbyshire Rural Community Council 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
	Development Trusts Development Trusts are defined as organisations which are: Engaged in the economic, environmental and social regeneration of a defined area or community
	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
	Engage East Midlands Works with partner agencies to support the voluntary and community sector in contributing to the development of the East Midlands region.
	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.
	Glossopdale Furniture Project A voluntary organisation that accepts donations of unwanted furniture and helps people on low income to purchase good quality affordable furniture.
	Governace Hub Partnership of organisations providing services and resources to improve the quality of governance in the voluntary and community sector. Part of ChangeUp.
	Groundwork Creswell 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.
	ICT Hub Delivering a co-ordinated framework of Information & Communications Technology guidance, good practice, advice and support for VCS organisations. Part of ChangeUp.
	j4b Comprehensive information on grants for both business and voluntary groups which is updated daily.
	Leader+ Peak, Dales & Moorlands A European Community Initiative to assist rural communities in improving the quality of life and economic prosperity through innovative community-led projects that give priority to women and young people.
	Learning and Development Consortium Supports collaboration between voluntary organisations in the development and delivery of learning opportunities.
	Local Investment Fund Provides loan finance of £25k - £250k to not-for-profit community organisations across England.
	Media Trust Helping charities communicate by providing information and training.
	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 Purposes and running of NMVC - How to volunteer - Volunteer jobs - Activity groups - Weekly timetable - Premises etc.
	New Start An independent UK weekly news magazine dedicated to physical and social community regeneration.
	Peak District Rural Deprivation Forum A network of Peak District residents and workers who are concerned to tackle the problems of hidden deprivation in the area.
	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.
	Performance Hub Working to help voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations achieve more.  Part of ChangeUp.
	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
	Profunding Profunding offers a unique set of services that provide up-to-date news and information to all those involved in raising funds for not for profit organisations.
	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 Stress Information Network Works in partnership with the public, voluntary and private sectors to address the causes and effects of stress in rural communities in England and Wales.
	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.
	Third Sector Magazine Magazine covering charaties, vountary organisations and social enterprises.
	Trusteenet Charity Trustee Networks provide trustees and management committee members with opportunities to access help, support and advice by sharing knowledge and experience.
	VIRSA (Village Retail Services Association) VIRSA supports rural communities wanting to set up and run a community owned shop.
	VolResource Aims to make it quick and easy to get to useful information on anything to do with running a voluntary organisation.
	Voluntary Action Bolsover Local development agency incorporating a Council for Voluntary Service (CVS) and a Volunteer Bureau.
	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 Centres Volunteer Centres are located in communities and work with a wide variety of local groups to offer a range of activities to suit needs.
	Volunteering England Works to promote volunteering as a powerful force for change, both for those who volunteer and for the wider community.
	Volunteerng Hub Work on strategy and management; information dissemination; good practice; management development; modernising infrastructure. Part of ChangeUp.
	Workforce Hub Deals with: learning and skills; employment practice; promoting the sector as a positive place to work and volunteer; leadership and management development. Part of ChangeUp.