Introducing Our New Derby Voluntary Sector Awards Sponsor: Cosy Foundation

As we celebrate Volunteers' Week and prepare for the Derby Voluntary Sector Awards on Thursday, we are delighted to introduce a new sponsor of the awards, Cosy Foundation, who has joined our longstanding event partner, Derby Homes, in helping us celebrate Derby's volunteers, community groups and voluntary organisations.

Cosy combines a passion for natural childhood and education with a deep commitment to social impact. Through the Cosy Foundation, the organisation supports grassroots charities, children's education, community projects and life-changing opportunities for young people in the UK and developing countries. Cosy Direct donates 10% of its profits to the Foundation, helping fund a wide range of charitable and community initiatives.

Many people across Derby and Derbyshire will also know Cosy through the Cosy Bike & Hike, Derbyshire's biggest multi-discipline fundraiser supporting children's holiday charities.

Recently, our Programme Lead for Marketing and Communications, Helen Frudd, visited the Cosy headquarters to meet Amanda and Peter and learn more about the organisation's work and commitment to supporting communities.

One initiative that particularly stood out was Cosy's annual volunteering day, when the business closes to enable staff to support community projects, with other organisations invited to get involved too.

We are incredibly grateful to Cosy Foundation for supporting the Derby Voluntary Sector Awards. Alongside Derby Homes, their support helps us celebrate the volunteers, community groups and organisations who make Derby a stronger, kinder and more connected city.

To find out more about Cosy Foundation, visit www.cosyfoundation.com