Stories & Impact

Themes
Inside the Foundation – A Fresh Perspective

Inside the Foundation – A Fresh Perspective

In the next few weeks, we'll be starting to offer a glimpse inside our world of grant-making and local philanthropy....

The SV2 Story

The SV2 Story

As with most organisations, SV2 can find it difficult to attract funding for ‘office basics’. It isn’t perceived as front line and so is less appealing....

The QEGS PTFA Story

The QEGS PTFA Story

The Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School PTFA, based in Ashbourne, was awarded £ 1,500 back in April to fund mental health support talks for all 1,500 pupils at the school....

The Rolls-Royce Fund Awards

The Rolls-Royce Fund Awards

We are thrilled to announce that the Rolls-Royce 2018 Fund has selected three projects to support under the ‘Children and the Great Outdoors’ theme....

The Buxton Talking Newspaper Story

The Buxton Talking Newspaper Story

Every week a loyal band of volunteers meet to audio record the contents of local papers and magazines....

The High Peak Community Arts Story

The High Peak Community Arts Story

Some of the Grants Team's favourite projects involve seeing different groups we've supported over the years coming together to deliver something special....

The Money Spider Credit Union Story

The Money Spider Credit Union Story

Money Spider Credit Union, serving communities in Swadlincote and beyond, was searching for support with purchasing new ICT resources for developing their community collection points. A cost that many funders might dismiss....

The Children First Derby Story

The Children First Derby Story

The Family Support Service steps in to help vulnerable inner-city families, reducing the need for social care intervention and preventing high-risk families from reaching crisis point....