DE23 Active

DE23 Active is a coalition of community organisations, with local charity Community Action Derby acting as the lead organisation.

The mission of DE23 Active is to help Derby's community of Normanton and Arboretum get active. We are passionate about working with the community to build a vibrant, inclusive and culturally specific space, where individuals of all ages can come together and enjoy a variety of activities, including football, chair-based exercise, chill and chai sessions and much more.

DE23 Active started life as a proposal in late 2020 and through the continued hard work and dedication of its consortium member organisations and the community itself, Derby was finally awarded a grant of £525,000 to run the project in April 2022. The consortium is in constant contact with the community groups, which are split into 3 main groups - Women, Men and the Golden Generation.​

DE23 Active provides funding for local groups to be able to run the fitness sessions, with activities like football, chair based exercise classes and chill and chat sessions (it's not all football!) on offer as well as much, much more. Alongside physical activity, DE23 Active will support the community with training opportunities, a chance to get qualifications and access to practical support through guest speakers and workshops.

We want to: