Foundation Derbyshire is a trusted, independent resource for supporters and beneficiaries of local causes. We are expert in managing donated funds and effectively distributing grants to the county’s grassroots charities and community groups.

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29 Years of Making a Difference
7500+ Grants Made
£19.5m Distributed
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Stories & Impact

The Rowsley Village Hall Story

The Rowsley Village Hall Story

In April 2024 the Bakewell and District Fund helped to cover the costs of running the village's weekly community hub...

The Friends of White Hall Centre Story

The Friends of White Hall Centre Story

Our High Sheriff Fund provided a grant to purchase specialist equipment to help more young people access the centre's fantastic activities...

The Starlight Club Story

The Starlight Club Story

Our Bakewell and District Fund joined forces with our Hall Family Fund to ensure this new group could blossom during it's first year running....

The Chapel Mobile Physio Story

The Chapel Mobile Physio Story

Last December our Rivers Fund provided a grant to support the salary of this charity's only worker - an experienced physiotherapist serving rural communities ...

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Simple. Supportive. Local. Foundation Derbyshire offers a wide variety of funding programmes available to individuals and community & voluntary groups working across Derby and Derbyshire.

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