Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations - the professional body for the third sector’s chief executives.

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.

Age Concern exists to promote the well-being of all older people and to help make later life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience.

The umbrella organisation for the Amber Valley area voluntary sector and the main provider of support for local voluntary and community groups.

A ‘one stop’ site for arts information in the County of Derbyshire and City of managed by the Derbyshire Arts Partnership.

An artist-led organisation which aims to promote all the arts and artists living and working in the Peak District.   Contact

Phone:	01629 810122
Email:	artsinthepeak@msn.com

Awards grants of £300 to £10k for people to take part in art, sport, heritage and community activities, and projects that promote education, the environment and health in the local community.

A membership organisation that represents and supports organisations helping deprived neighbourhoods across the UK.

Lottery fund distributor.

Category listings of charities, news of the charity and voluntary sector, assisting people in giving to charities.

A unique independent business-led charity whose purpose is to inspire, engage, and support and challenge companies, to continually improve the impact they have on society.

National advice service, providing straightforward business information and access to a wide network of business support. Run by DTI Small Business Service. East Midlands Business Link & West Midlands Business Link.   Contact

Phone:

EM 0845 058 6644, WM 0845 113 1234

Provides volunteering opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds in the Buxton area.

Investment to build quality, capacity and sustainability in East Midlands infrastructure organisations that support the local Voluntary & Community Sector

Training, consultancy, advice and information for the voluntary sector on quality and evaluation systems, with the aim to increase effectiveness.

Features and news analysis on financial, legal, fundraising, marketing, technology, management issues for charities, voluntary groups & non-profits.

Helping people to exercise their rights and responsibilities and to obtain fair treatment under the law, thereby improving their lives. GoogleMap of local CAB

Working in partnership with local craftspeople, employers and organisations to promote Heritage, Construction and Sustainable Building Skills, and to develop new learning opportunities across the Peak, Dales and Staffordshire Moorlands   Contact

Phone:	01629 815 749
Email:	collegeofthepeak@btconnect.com
Address:	Hallyard House, Bakewell Road, Over Haddon, Bakewell. Derbyshire DE45 1JE

Aims for an empowered local people and community and voluntary organisations that have real influence over policy, planning, service development and delivery through genuine partnership working.

Works to ensure that community development is recognised and supported as a powerful way of tackling inequality and achieving social justice.

National Federation for Community Organisations - promoting and supporting action in response to social, educational and recreational needs in neighbourhoods and communities.

Promotes and campaigns for volunteering and volunteer training.

Connexions is a support service for all 13 to 19 year olds. It aims to provide advice, information, guidance and access to personal development.   Contact

Phone:	0800 269 468
Email:	enquiries@connexions-derbyshire.org
Address:	The Connexions website has details of their Centres in Derbyshire

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.

Supports culture in urban and rural areas of the EM, providing information about cultural projects and organisations.

DDEP is one of seven Sub-regional Strategic Partnerships set up by the East Midlands Development Agency in 2003 to develop a range of sustainable economic opportunities. Its aim is to stimulate, develop and bring forward a range of sustainable economic opportunities in Derby & Derbyshire and improve the prosperity and overall environment for businesses, communities, individuals and visitors.  DDEP Document Library    Contact

Phone:	01773 514 970
Email:	enquiries@ddep.co.uk
Address:	PO Box 6512, Town Hall, Market Place, Ripley, Derbyshire DE5 3YS

Offer a variety of courses for all sorts of student, whether  for a route into university or preparing for the world of work.   Contact

Phone:	1332 520 200 or Freephone 0800 028 0289
Email:	enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk
Address:	Broomfield Hall Campus, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 6DN

A registered charity that exists to support, develop, promote and represent voluntary and community organisations in Derby.

CSR exists to encourage, support and enable the church, parishes and individuals, to participate in social action.

A Black-led initiative, that aims to bring together and support Black & Culturally Diverse (BCD) Community groups in Derby.

A free service to help voluntary organisations, charities or community groups search for sources of funding. Run by J4B.

Delivers a wide range of services across Derbyshire to both its members and the wider business community, and to individuals seeking to gain employment through learning.

Works to apply disabled people's own ideas and experience to developing services and public policies in Derbyshire.

A non-profit organisation that provides independent funding for voluntary community action throughout the county of Derbyshire.

A-Z details of all DCC services - highways, police, education, etc.   Contact

Phone:	08 456 058 058
Email:	call.centre@derbyshire.gov.uk
Address:	County Hall, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 3AG

NHS organisation established on 1 Oct 2006, taking the place of the following PCTs within Derbyshire: Amber Valley PCT; Chesterfield PCT; Derbyshire Dales & South Derbyshire PCT; Erewash PCT; High Peak & Dales PCT; North Eastern Derbyshire PCT

Oversees the preparation, delivery, monitoring and review of the Community Strategies for the High Peak and Derbyshire Dales.

Identifies gaps in service provision and works with groups to develop new and innovative services to meet these needs.

A guide to DDDC services and activities for people living and working in the area and for those visiting.   Contact

Phone:	01629 761 100
Email:	enquiries@derbyshiredales.gov.uk
Address:	Town Hall, Bank Rd, Matlock, Derbyshire DE4 3NN

Helping volunteers make life richer and happier in the communities of Derbyshire Dales.

Aims to help lesbians, gay men and bisexuals come to terms with coming out and meeting other lesbians, gay men and bisexuals

Information for the voluntary sector infrastructure organisations in 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

Partnership including agencies from the local community, education and sports, committed to working together through sport and active recreation to improve the quality of life in Derbyshire.

Development Trusts are defined as organisations which are: Engaged in the economic, environmental and social regeneration of a defined area or community

Aims to be an internationally recognised independent source of information and support to voluntary and community sectors worldwide.

National database of volunteering opportunities in the UK, as part of the registered charity YouthNet

1 of 9 Regional Development Agencies in England, set up by Government in April 1999 to bring a regional focus to economic development.

wWorking towards a caring and more inclusive society by developing and supporting individual and group voluntary action that responds to local community needs and wishes.