Our Impact
We champion a rich and vibrant community sector in Derby City
£7.8m in grants distributed since April 2022
230 local groups supported since April 2022
74 projects funded since April 2022
Success stories
Find out more about the impact our work has in the community, through these stories and our 'Spotlight On' feature, which highlights the work of the fabulous local groups and organisations that we support.
If you have a story about how we have supported you, and you would like to share it, please email us!
Community Action News
Overcoming Barriers to Physical Activity and Social Isolation - DE23 Active
The DE23 Active Project has positively impacted many individuals' lives. This gentleman’s story is a powerful example of how inclusive and supportive…
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Community Action News
DE23 Active's Swimming Session Success!
Thanks to this successful working partnership, Everyone Active is now seen as a safe space for many, demonstrating the power of listening, adapting,…
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Community Action News
Derby Community Lottery on BBC Radio Derby!
It was wonderful to hear one of our good causes, Crich Tramway Village, talk about how Derby Community Lottery is helping them fund their new tram on…
Read moreReports
Community Action Derby produces a variety of reports, including our yearly impact report, as well as evaluations for our programmes
Community Action News
DE23 Active is a five-year programme funded by the National Lottery and supported by the Football Foundation and Sport England to help get the local…
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Community Action News
Men's Sexual Health Grant Report
The Men’s Sexual Health Grant, delivered by Community Action Derby and funded by Public Health through the Derby Health Inequalities Partnership…
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CA Derby Annual Impact Report 2024/25
Our 2024/25 Impact Report showcases another powerful year of community impact.
Read moreStrategic Advocacy
One of Community Action Derby’s key roles is to advocate for the voluntary sector, and it does this by sitting on a range of local, regional and national strategic boards and steering groups, where it can foster partnership working, develop opportunities, and help our sector thrive.
Community Action's CEO Kim Harper is the appointed representative for the Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise sector. Kim's role is to advocate for the sector, foster collaboration, contribute expertise, provide strategic input, and promote inclusivity.
Community Action sits on a range of important citywide boards, including the City Partnership Board, Health & Wellbeing Board, Place Alliance, and the Sustainability Board.
We sit on a range of health system boards including the Integrated Care Partnership, VCSE Alliance, and the DCC Health & Wellbeing Board.
DDIA is an alliance of voluntary and community sector support agencies working collaboratively to achieve the best possible support for voluntary, community groups and communities in Derby and Derbyshire.