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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25 Years of Making a Difference
6500+ Grants Made
£17.5m Distributed
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Stories & Impact

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....

The PCRefurb Story

The PCRefurb Story

PCrefurb provides reconditioned tablets, laptops and PCs to individuals, community groups, charities, care homes and other spaces where technology can reduce isolation and remove barriers to independent living....

The Artcore Story

The Artcore Story

Back in November 2020 our Freemasons Derbyshire Fund provided money for 80 kits, these kits were family packs, featuring a wide variety of fun arts and crafts materials...

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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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