Reach Out newsletter May/June 2026

We've just released the May/June 2026 edition of our Reach Out newsletter, packed with news, opportunities and support for Derby's VCSE sector!

Inside this issue:

Community Action Derby Updates:

• Derby Voluntary Sector Forum - July 2026 - Have you booked your place for our Voluntary Sector Forum this Thursday? 
• Community Party in the Park - Join us this Saturday at a fun event for all to celebrate the launch of Arboretum Matters + stallholder opportunity
• Free Training for Derby's VCSE sector - All sessions on our 2026 training programme are open for booking
• Celebrating Derby’s Community Spirit at the Voluntary Sector Awards 2026 - Photos from the event are now available
• Showcasing Derby's HAF programme - Watch a new short film celebrating our fantastic Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme
• Vaccination Wave 3 Report - Our new report highlights the power of trusted community conversations to improve vaccination confidence
• Derby Volunteer Centre News - Out and about at community events and CA volunteer celebration event
• DE23 Active News - Award win, plus helping to improve workforce diversity in the sport and physical activity sector
• Social Prescribing Coffee Mornings - Our Social Prescribing team runs regular events in and around Derby that are open to the public

Other Updates:

• Community Short Breaks Consultation - Derby City Council is reviewing its Community Short Breaks Service and proposing some ideas for change
• Cancer Awareness Screening Videos for People with Learning Disabilities - From ARCH & Belper Primary Care Networks (PCN) and LD Voice
• Community Jobs Fair and Free Support Sessions for Job Seekers - From Derby Adult Learning Service (DALS)
• Cosy Community Day 2026 - Does your organisation have a project that could benefit from the support of a dedicated volunteer team?
• Local voluntary sector events - including dementia awareness, women's AI cafe and summer community events
• Local charity job and board vacancies

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