Reach Out newsletter July/August 2026

We've just released the July/August 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:

• Welcome to the team! - Meet our new Community Action staff
• We’re looking for a new Treasurer
• Derby Volunteer Coordinators' Forum - September 2026 - Book your free place at the Derby Volunteer Coordinators' Forum
• Call to Action - Arboretum Matters - All organisations, groups and services working in Arboretum are invited to join us for the latest update on the Arboretum Matters project
• Free Training for Derby's VCSE sector - All sessions on our 2026 training programme are open for booking
• New report explores the experiences of Derby's diverse carers - The Derby Diverse Carers Report 2025/26 is the most extensive engagement with carers from diverse communities undertaken in Derby to date
• Derby Voluntary Sector Forum - July 2026 - Thank you for attending our Derby Voluntary Sector Forum in July
• Social Prescribing Coffee Mornings  - Our Social Prescribing team runs regular events in and around Derby that are open to the public

Other Updates:

• Supporting communities during hot weather - becoming a Cool Hub this summer - Can your organisation become a Cool Hub?
• Volunteer Pathway at St James Centre - Gain a qualification and experience to get a job interview with St James Centre
• Essential Skills for Volunteers course - Free online training programme designed to help people build confidence and develop key skills for volunteering
• What do you think about AI in frontline healthcare? - Share your views about the use of AI in frontline healthcare services
• Library of Things Derby - A new initiative to benefit the community and the planet
• Experiences of Families and Care Leavers in Temporary Accommodation - A survey by Safe and Sound and Derby Homes to help understand the experiences of living in Temporary Accommodation in Derby
• Active Derbyshire Annual Review - Active Derbyshire has produced its 2025/2026 Annual Review, highlighting some of its work and impact over the past year
• New St James Centre Information Flyer - St James Centre has created a new flyer highlighting the services and facilities available at the centre
• Local voluntary sector events
• Local charity job and board vacancies

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