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Making it easier to
bring people together

We provide vital support for community-led ideas that help to reduce loneliness and isolation across Chesterfield and North-East Derbyshire.

We understand that starting something often takes courage, creativity and resilience
- not just money. 

Our support provides much more than grant payments.

 

We help to develop amazing people so they can make a real difference in their neighbourhoods.

We offer funding, mentoring and more, for people who want to organise something that brings people together where they live.

BRING YOUR IDEAS
TO LIFE

With FREE support from Feeling Connected

Funding
 

Our Micro Grants are easy to apply for so anyone can get started.

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Use the money to bring people together. 

 

It doesnt have to be complicated - make it fun, informal and easy to organise. 

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​Our grants are for individual residents or tiny teams of friends/neighbours who want to make a difference in their community.

 

There's no need to become a formal group with a committee, constitution or separate bank account!

Logos
 

Use our logo on your invitations or other materials to show that your group is:

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- Funded by Feeling Connected
- Open and inclusive
- Community focussed
- Passionate about helping people feel like they belong
- Part of the Feeling Connected Family

Organiser Support Sessions

It's common to hit challenges, feel stuck, overwhelmed or simply need support from others to help you bring your brilliant ideas to life.​​

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Our group sessions are perfect for helping you move forward, whatever stage you're at.

Feeling Connected Network

Be part of an inclusive network dedicated to tackling loneliness and isolation - together.

 

Connect, share and learn with others at one of our events.

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Our network is full of people who can help you out, celebrate your wins or simply support and encourage you.

Feeling Connected
Socials

Our relaxed get togethers are a great way to meet other organisers like you doing similar things in other places, in an informal setting.

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Re-energise, make new connections and find out what else is going on.

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Mentoring
 

Get individual support, advice and encouragement from one of our experienced Community Development workers.

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Our tailored guidance helps you get ready, get started and keep going.

 

Find what works for you, your idea and your community.​​​

Read the inspiring, real life stories from other local organisers we've supported 

 Stay Connected

Join the Feeling Connected Family and receive email updates straight to your inbox!
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If you'd like us to share your Facebook posts on our page, just tag us 

@FeelingConnectedDVA 

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