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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27 Years of Making a Difference
7200+ Grants Made
£18m Distributed
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Stories & Impact

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 ...

The St Georges Toddler and Baby Group Story

The St Georges Toddler and Baby Group Story

In January 2022 our Walbrook Fund provided a grant to St George's Toddler and Baby Group based in New Mills to cover new resources and their annual insurance....

The Fairplay Story

The Fairplay Story

Our Derbyshire High Sheriff Fund made a grant to Chesterfield based charity Fairplay last year, as their families were still grappling with the impact and prevalence of Covid. The grant was to support and extend overnight respite care for young people with physical disabilities and / or neurodivergence. And to also allow the development of skills connected to independent living...

The North East Derbyshire Community Responders Story

The North East Derbyshire Community Responders Story

Last year our Hall Family Fund made a grant to North East Derbyshire Community Responders, to purchase kit and equipment to support volunteer responders working alongside ambulance, police and fire services....

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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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