Grants information for the British charitable and non-profit sector. Latest funding information from Central Government, National Lottery, devolved governing bodies, EU and quangos.

Aims to promote a healthy, vibrant and sustainable rural community sector that is well connected to policies and initiatives at national, regional, and local levels.

The umbrella organisation for the Amber Valley area voluntary sector and the main provider of support for local voluntary and community groups.

Online business analysis tool for the social sector with scenarios to identify current business practice; diagnosis of business strengths/weaknesses; strategic guidebook.

An innovative programme for entrepreneurs focusing on start-ups, micro and small enterprises in areas experiencing economic disadvantage.

A unique independent business led charity whose purpose is to inspire, engage, and support and challenge companies, to continually improve the impact they have on society.

National advice service, providing straightforward business information and access to a wide network of business support. Run by DTI Small Business Service.

The aim of Women in Business is to encourage more women to become business owners and support women who own their own business, employed women and women at home by offering mutual support with a holistic approach.

Aims to provoke an honest debate about the potential and limits of the social enterprise business model.

Investment to build quality, capacity and sustainability in East Midlands infrastructure organisations that support the local Voluntary & Community Sector

Training, consultancy, advice and information for the voluntary sector on quality and evaluation systems, with the aim to increase effectiveness.

Established by law as the regulator and registrar for charities in England and Wales. Aim is to increase charities' effectiveness and public confidence and trust.

Helping people to exercise their rights and responsibilities and to obtain fair treatment under the law, thereby improving their lives.

Finds and publishes practical information that helps entrepreneurs start up and run their small businesses.

Aims for an empowered local people and community and voluntary organisations that have real influence over policy, planning, service development and delivery through genuine partnership working.

Enables good management in voluntary organisations through support for sound accountancy practices.

UK's leading organisation for the development, promotion and support of social entrepreneurs and social enterprises.

Trade association for Community Development Finance Institutions (CDFIs).

Independent social economy organisation working with individuals from underserved communities to encourage local solutions to combat local problems.

Incorporates and dissolves limited companies; examines and stores company information delivered under the Companies Act.

Training, Consultancy and Development Work for Co-operatives, Social Enterprises and Credit Unions.

Provides grants to promote, support and develop co-operative solutions and co-operative enterprises

Central membership organisation for co-operative enterprise in UK, promoting co-operative and mutual solutions, working in partnership with members to build a strong and successful co-operative movement.

A registered charity that exists to support, develop, promote and represent voluntary and community organisations in Derby.

A-Z details of all DCC services - highways, police, education, etc.

Offers local groups access to facilities such; encourages networking between individuals and groups; identifies gaps in service provision and works with groups to develop new and innovative services to meet these needs.

DEA currently offers a variety of programmes aimed at supporting pre-start and new businesses. Subsidiary of DNCC.

Development Trusts are defined as organisations which are: Engaged in the economic, environmental and social regeneration of a defined area or community

Aims to be an internationally recognised independent source of information and support to voluntary and community sectors worldwide.

Co-operatives in the East Midlands

1 of 9 Regional Development Agencies in England, set up by Government in April 1999 to bring a regional focus to economic development.

Works with partner agencies to support the voluntary and community sector in contributing to the development of the East Midlands region.

Tips, ideas, know-how and resources for small business and home business owners

FunderFinder develops and distributes software to help individuals and not-for-profit organisations in the UK to identify charitable trusts that might give them money.

Provides a range of services to support public, private and the voluntary and community sector in accessing UK, EU and other grants/funding.

Online portal to grants for the voluntary and community sector from government funders.

Developed to advise and guide both industrial and professional clients on all matters relating to grant aid

Environmental charity helping to regenerate vibrant communities by delivering practical projects. SE development worker for NE Derbyshire.

Seeking to build sustainable communities through joint environmental action.

Aims to promote community and voluntary sustainability in the High Peak area. This involves supporting the development of organisations by providing advice, practical services, information, training, facilities and identifying funding.

Business support programme funded by East Midlands Development Agency, designed to help ambitious and forward thinking businesses achieve their full growth potential.

Derbyshire Business Finder

Provides seminars, workshops and consulting services for social entrepreneurs in the United States and around the world.

Comprehensive information on grants for both business and voluntary groups which is updated daily.

Provides loan finance of £25k - £250k to not-for-profit community organisations across England.

Lottery Funding is a joint website run by all Lottery funders in the UK.

Access to expertise to help your business grow.

MEEM is a partnership of minority businesses and others that provides a strategic voice and conduit to inform and influence policy makers.

Helps to promote voluntary and community action by supporting CVS and by acting as a national voice for the local voluntary and community sector.

Umbrella body for the voluntary sector in England, helping voluntary organisations to achieve the highest standards of practice & effectiveness.