Derbyshire MPs Find your local MP here. Expand Nigel Mills (C) Amber ValleyMark Fletcher (C) BolsoverToby Perkins (L) ChesterfieldSarah Dines (C) Derbyshire DalesMaggie Throup (C) ErewashRobert Largan (C) High PeakPauline Latham (C) Mid DerbyshireLee Rowley (C) NE DerbyshireHeather Wheeler (C) South DerbyshireAmanda Solloway (C)Derby NorthMargaret Beckett (L) Derby South
Digital Hubs Organisations linked to our Digital Hubs and Cyber Buddy project. Expand Police and Crime Commissioner for Derbyshire We are very grateful to Hardyal Dhindsa and his team for funding the work of our Digital Hubs project which supports people who are not digitally confident to get online and stay safe online. More Information Safer Derbyshire Safer Derbyshire is a multi-agency partnership led by Derbyshire County Council. They aim to reduce crime, disorder and the fear of crime in Derbyshire by providing support, advice and leadership to partners and communities. More Information Digital Unite Helping organisations to unlock their potential for digital transformation by providing training and resources for volunteers. More Information
Oil Buying Scheme Partners Organisations that support our oil buying scheme. Expand Oil The Community Oil Buying Scheme works with Olive (trading name of eSmartMetrics Ltd), a small company based in Carsington to provide an efficient and competitive oil buying option for anyone in Derbyshire relying on kerosese to for their heating, hot water and or cooking. RAD and Olive launched the new internet based system in October 2015. Olive run the website and negotiate with the suppliers. They have also developed a 'smart' oil tank sensor/smart meter that links via the internet to your computer giving you an extensive range of information on your oil usage. If set up to pay for your oil buy direct debit, there is also a facility to set up automatic oil orders so you have peace of mind you will never run out. The scheme couldn't work without the involvement of a number of oil suppliers that can deliver to properties throughout Derbyshire. These suppliers work with us to provide our members with the best possible price for oil.
Rural Chaplaincy Partners Organisations that link to the Rural Chaplaincy project and help us help others. Expand Methodist Church of Great Britain, including Sheffield District and Nottinghamshire & Derby District The Agricultural Chaplaincy project is funded by the Connexional Fund of the Methodist Church. Their generous support means that the project can get on with the business of supporting farmers in Derbyshire for which we are immensely grateful. Read more about their support here. Workplace Chaplaincy Derbyshire (WCS) WCD is a Christian organisation which provides pastoral support to people in the county by building bridges of understanding between industry, faith, commerce and society. WCD provide excellent training and support to Derbyshire's Agricultural Chaplains. Read more about their support here. The Royal Agricultural Benevolence Institution (RABI) RABI offer financial support to farming people in hardship of all ages and do a fantastic job supporting farmers. The Derbyshire Agricultural Chaplaincy cannot commend RABI highly enough. The lead Agricultural Chaplain, Rev'd Alan Griggs is a member of the Derbyshire RABI Fundraising Committee. Read more about their work here. Addington Fund A charity whose main area of work is to provide homes for farming familiies living in England and Wales who have to leave the industry. The Addington Fund have provided vitally needed support to farmers in Derbyshire, helping the Agricultural Chaplaincy offer holistic support in times of need. Find out more about the Addington Fund. Farming Community Network (FCN) FCN is a voluntary organisation and charity that supports farmers and families within the farming community through difficult times. The Agricultural Chaplaincy works closely with FCN on the ground, cross referring and working together to support farming in Derbyshire. Read more about FCN. NFU Mutual NFU Mutual Agents and their staff at the local Uttoxeter & Burton on Trent agency. The NFU Mutual reached out to its Appointed Representative network of local Agents to help support charities and community groups in their local area during difficult times. Read more about NFU Mutual The Prince's Countryside Fund We were fortunate to be part of The Prince’s Countryside Fund which awarded over £120,000 of funding to 62 community-led projects dealing with the impact of Covid-19 across the UK. We continue to provide support tailored for rural and farm businesses and families. Read more about The Prices Countryside Fund
Suicide Awareenss Partners Organisations that link to our Suicide Awareness Project. Expand Public Health - Derbyshire County Council RAD is funded by Public Health to deliver free seminars to raise awareness around the subject of suicide and to break down some of the barriers which may prevent people from reaching out for help. Their Suicide Prevention page on their website can be accessed via this link: https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/social-health/health-and-wellbeing/mental-health-and-wellbeing/suicide-prevention/suicide-prevention.aspx The Derbyshire Self-Harm and Suicide Prevention Partnership Forum A group founded by Public Health Derbyshire whose work includes the following: sharing data as appropriate to help develop self-harm and suicide prevention priorities engaging with local organisations and community groups regarding self-harm and suicide prevention National Suicide Prevention Alliance (NSPA) We are members of the National Suicide Prevention Alliance https://www.nspa.org.uk/
The Willow Project Organisations linked to The Willow Project. Expand Police and Crime Commissioner for Derbyshire We are very grateful to Hardyal Dhindsa and his team for funding the Domestic Abuse Awareness work in rural Derbyshire. More Information
Village Halls & Community Buildings Organisations that link to our Village Halls & Community Buildings Advisory Service. Expand ACRE (Action with Communities in Rural England) We are Network Members of ACRE who run the Village and Community Halls Network which provides an opportunity for us to air views and consolidate them in the development of policies in support of village halls and similar rural community buildings. More information We are also grateful to the following companies that offer services to village halls and in return support us with a donation for any Derbyshire halls that sign up to use their service. Hallmaster The Hallmaster Online Hall & Venue booking system provides a reliable and easy to use online reservation system for church halls, village halls, clubhouses, community centres and all other bookable function rooms. More information Allied Westminster Village Hall Insurance, Community Hall Insurance and rural Charity Insurance. Allied Westminster provides support for ACRE’s England-wide information and advice service for village halls. We run this vital advisory service for village hall committees in Derbyshire. More information Utility Aid Utility Aid Ltd is the UK's largest broker for the not-for-profit sector, using our scale to make unbeatable savings on your energy bills. The money we save for your organisation can be used to do more good! Utility Aid is dedicated to delivering the highest standard of competency and efficiency, helping our customers achieve their financial objectives, as we continue to build, nurture & construct a sound ethical approach to reducing energy demand & carbon footprint in the workplace. More Information
Wheels to Work Partners Organisations linked to the Wheels to Work project Expand Funders Wheels to Work (W2W) Derbyshire has had numerous funders over its 15 year life, but currently there are just 3. These are Big Lottery Fund, Derbyshire County Council and Derby City Council. Each of these funders provide a contribution towards the delivery of the project in order to help Derbyshire residents access work, training or learning opportunities using either a moped loan or a bicycle provided by W2W. Derbyshire County Council has been at the heart of the project from the beginning and we are grateful for their continued support. Motorcycle Training Centres Wheels to Work has a network of motorcycle training centres throughout the county, who help and support the project to get the clients safely on the road by delivering the Compulsory Basic Training (CBT). All of the training centres are approved and inspected by Derbyshire County Council’s Motorcycle Safety Officer, who worked with W2W to help design the additional training the Wheels to Work project provides, the CBT Plus. Motorcycle Dealers The project works closely with Roy Jervis & Co. Ltd and Bob Minion Ltd. The partnerships that have formed with these motorbike shops are invaluable to Wheels to Work. They don’t just provide the mopeds, but they provide on-going maintenance, storage and a delivery and collection service. Bike Back Derby Wheels to Work provides reconditioned bicycles for people wanting to cycle to work, college or a training course, and these are bought from Bike Back Derby. Bike Back Derby supplies bicycles that have been reclaimed by prisoners from Nottingham Prison. This helps the prisoners obtain a qualification in bicycle maintenance, helping their rehabilitation by offering volunteering in the Bike Back Derby workshop and at events in conjunction with Wheels to Work. Monkey Park Monkey Park are a CIC based in Chesterfield. Wheels to Work has worked with them over the last few years as a supplier of reconditioned bicycles. They take donations of surplus bicycles and refurbish them with volunteers, whilst training them in cycle maintenance, as a way to provide affordable transport to local people.