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There are an estimated 5000 third sector groups and organisations operating across Derby and Derbyshire.
Often referred to as the front line third sector they include charities (small and large), self help groups, community associations, single issue campaign groups, sports clubs, neighbourhood projects, activity groups as well as many others.
They are supported by 27 local, third sector support organisations such as councils for voluntary service (CVS), volunteer centres and other, more specialist, agencies. |
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Derbyshire County Council Adult Education Department runs a wide variety of courses to support all backgrounds. Contact
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Tools, directories, guides and fact sheets for professionals involved in information, advice and guidance work. Funding directory, job profiles, CV builder, learning directory - Resources |
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The umbrella organisation for the Amber Valley area voluntary sector and the main provider of support for local voluntary and community groups.
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Learning and Skills Council site with sections for young people, employers, and partners and a directory of apprenticeships.
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A ‘one stop’ site for arts information in the County of Derbyshire and City of managed by the Derbyshire Arts Partnership.
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Provides a range of facilities, advisory services, and training programmes in support of the professional development of artists, performers, and other creative practitioners in the East Midlands. Contact
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0116 2425202 |
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16 New Street, Leicester LE1 5NR |
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Provides volunteering opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds in the Buxton area.
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Working in partnership with local craftspeople, employers and organisations to promote Heritage, Construction and Sustainable Building Skills, and to develop new learning opportunities across the Peak, Dales and Staffordshire Moorlands Contact
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Community Action Derby is a registered charity that exists to support, develop, promote and represent voluntary and community organisations in Derby.
We are the Volunteer Centre based at 31 Charnwood Street (DE1 2GU) in Derby and we are here to help support people from across the City who would like to volunteer. We also support organisations in Derby who involve volunteers on a day to day basis.
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Connexions is a support service for all 13 to 19 year olds. It aims to provide advice, information, guidance and access to personal development. Contact
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Provides business support and guidance across the industry: advice regarding skills development; training plans; Investors in People; latest developments in research. Contact
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Contracted by the Learning and Skills Council (LSC), DART offers land-based training to young people working in Derbyshire and surrounding counties. Contact
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01332 556 944 |
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info@dalesag.co.uk |
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540 Kedleston Road, Derby, DE22 2NG |
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Promoting the vision of prosperous and cohesive communities, offering a safe, healthy and sustainable environment for all.
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DDEP is one of seven Sub-regional Strategic Partnerships set up by the East Midlands Development Agency in 2003 to develop a range of sustainable economic opportunities. Its aim is to stimulate, develop and bring forward a range of sustainable economic opportunities in Derby & Derbyshire and improve the prosperity and overall environment for businesses, communities, individuals and visitors. DDEP Document Library Contact
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01773 514 970 |
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enquiries@ddep.co.uk |
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PO Box 6512, Town Hall, Market Place, Ripley, Derbyshire DE5 3YS |
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Offer a variety of courses for all sorts of student, whether for a route into university or preparing for the world of work. Contact
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1332 520 200 or Freephone 0800 028 0289 |
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enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk |
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Broomfield Hall Campus, Ilkeston, Derbyshire DE7 6DN |
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Delivers a wide range of services across Derbyshire to both its members and the wider business community, and to individuals seeking to gain employment through learning.
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Works to apply disabled people's own ideas and experience to developing services and public policies in Derbyshire.
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A non-profit organisation that provides independent funding for voluntary community action throughout the county of Derbyshire.
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A-Z details of all DCC services - highways, police, education, etc. Contact
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Oversees the preparation, delivery, monitoring and review of the Community Strategies for the High Peak and Derbyshire Dales.
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Identifies gaps in service provision and works with groups to develop new and innovative services to meet these needs.
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A guide to DDDC services and activities for people living and working in the area and for those visiting. Contact
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Helping volunteers make life richer and happier in the communities of Derbyshire Dales.
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TooDoo, run by Derbyshire County Council, makes it easy for 11 to 19-year-olds, their parents, carers, teachers and youth workers to find out about things to do and places to go in Derbyshire for young people |
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National database of volunteering opportunities in the UK, as part of the registered charity YouthNet
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1 of 9 Regional Development Agencies in England, set up by Government in April 1999 to bring a regional focus to economic development.
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Information for tutors delivering Skills for Life provision in the East Midlands - training, events, resources, news, and details of CPD Resource Centres, such as the Buxton Skills for Life CPD Centre |
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Full details of all ESBC services Contact
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Resource to promote apprenticeships by connecting engineering employers and potential apprentices. Information on setting up and running apprenticeships. Telephone support. Contact
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Licensed by the government to work in partnership with employers to provide strategic and responsible leadership for training, education and development for the finance industry in the UK.
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A voluntary organisation that accepts donations of unwanted furniture and helps people on low income to purchase good quality affordable furniture.
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With ten government departments under one roof, GOEM is the hub of central government in the East Midlands.
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Seeking to build sustainable communities through joint environmental action.
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Details of all HPBC services and strategies: housing, planning, envoronment, economic development, waste, parks, etc. Contact
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Promotes community and voluntary sustainability in the High Peak area, by supporting the development of organisations with advice, practical services, information, training and facilities.
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Opportunities for the people of the High Peak to participate in creative arts and so enhance their quality of life through self-expression.
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A work development centre for people with education disabilities producing garden furniture and craft goods. The site also provides excellent one-stop-shop and outreach office facilities. Contact
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01298 83857 |
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kweston@leek.ac.uk |
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Unit 2, Buxton Road, Longnor, Buxton, Derbyshire SK17 0NY |
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Produced by Jobcentre Plus, the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) and Business Link, for brokers and advisers dealing with enquiries from employers in the East Midlands.
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One of the UK's largest providers of vocational training and recruitment services, operating from a network of over fifty Business Centres nationwide.
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A government agency supporting people of working age from welfare into work, and helping employers to fill their vacancies.
New Deal - help and support programme for unemployed.
GoogleMap of local Jobcentre Plus. |
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Sector Skills Council for the environmental and land-based sector - licensed by the UK government to drive forward the new skills, training and business development agenda for the sector. Contact
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024 7669 6996 |
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connect@lantra.co.uk |
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Lantra House, Stoneleigh Park, Nr Coventry, Warwickshire, CV8 2LG |
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A European Community Initiative to assist rural communities in improving the quality of life and economic prosperity through innovative community-led projects that give priority to women and young people.
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A Training Consortium for the Voluntary and Community Sector in Staffordshire.
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Operates a network of more than 800 online learning centres in England and Wales, providing access to a range of e-learning opportunities.
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Improving the skills of England's young people and adults to ensure the UK has a competitive workforce. Derbyshire LSC |
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An independent not-for-profit organisation committed to making a difference to education and training. Contact
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Committed to providing the highest quality standards of education, training and recreational opportunities through programmes based on individual recognition, attainment, equality of access, flexibility and relevance. Contact
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Peak District National Park Centre for Environmental Education offers a wide range of environmental learning services for people of all ages. Contact
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