Part of our work is to link up the skills, knowledge and experience at the University of Derby, with those of the local community sector. As part of our Experts by Experience programme, we’re looking for expertise in all areas of health and social care and we would love to hear from you!
Read MoreIn this latest story, you can watch our video featuring the Asian Association of Chesterfield, who we are lucky enough to work alongside. Hear from the charity about what they do, how we have supported them and what positive impacts this support has had.
Read MoreWe were delighted to recently attend a virtual Civic University Showcase event hosted by the Civic University Network. The event gave us the opportunity to showcase our partnership between Derbyshire Voluntary Action and the University of Derby.
Read MoreCommunity Chesterfield is submitting proposals to the National Lottery to fund its second phase to build on the success of its achievements in bringing together the University and voluntary and community sector (VCS).
Read MoreLocal charitable organisation, EMH Care and Support, which is supported by Community Chesterfield has highlighted the importance of recruiting volunteers to support them in delivering their services to those who need it.
Read MoreWe are excited to launch our next phase of training and shared learning workshops to support the learning needs of the University of Derby and local community and voluntary third sector groups
Read MoreWe are excited to announce that we are expanding our Training and Tea sessions to offer a number of subsidised tickets for people across Derbyshire, as well as still providing free places to not for profit community organisations helping people in Chesterfield.
Read MoreCommunity Chesterfield has been shortlisted in the Derbyshire Business Awards as part of the project’s successful partnership with DVA and the University of Derby.
Read MoreCommunity Chesterfield is reflecting on a successful second year after exceeding targets despite changing to a remote delivery model during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreCommunity Chesterfield has launched a brand new programme of free interactive online networking and learning sessions - Connect and Reflect.
Read MoreLeading figures in health and social care from across Chesterfield are set to take part in a live virtual panel discussion to focus on the health and wellbeing of the local community.
Read MoreA free event aimed at encouraging men to consider careers in health and social care is set to take place in Chesterfield. Health and Social Care Needs Men is part of ‘Careers that Care’ week.
Read MoreMatthew LeDoux-Deakin has won Student Volunteer of the Year Award at the University of Derby Employability Awards, after being introduced to the charity he volunteers for through our Development Worker, Alison.
Read MoreA Derbyshire mental health charity is benefitting from the help of a group of student volunteers, thanks to a partnership project between Derbyshire Voluntary Action and University of Derby.
Read MoreAn innovative week-long event to showcase the diversity of careers and pathways into health and social care has been launched in Chesterfield.
Read MoreWe’re really excited to be working with Weston Park Cancer Charity to facilitate a new transport service which will provide people from Chesterfield with free, safe travel to Sheffield hospitals for cancer treatment.
Read MoreDVA, which has created a network of more than 300 organisations with the aim of making the voluntary sector stronger and more joined up with each other, has reached the milestone after forming in 1991.
Read MoreCommunity Chesterfield, a partnership project between Derbyshire Voluntary Action and University of Derby, is bringing back its popular Training and Tea sessions for 2021.
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