Grants are available for community and voluntary groups to establish schemes that help families and households access affordable, good quality and nutritious food.

Organisations (including local authorities such as parish, district and borough councils) can now apply for a grant worth up to £10,000.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 26 February.

This is the first of three funding rounds, with applications expected to re-open at a date to be confirmed. Successful applications will be able to use the funding to establish or support food redistribution schemes to meet local need.

This is part of a package of support by Nottinghamshire County Council to help those most affected by rising food costs.

Get around for £2 this winter

Nottsbus Connect is a network of connecting local bus services, helping to improve public transport links across the county. It provides feeder routes from local villages on to the main transport network.

From 1 January to 31 March 2023 pay a £2 maximum single fair on this network.

Nottsbus Connect provides a service for many people who cannot access the commercial bus network, providing access to training, employment, health, shopping and leisure facilities.

It’s a challenging time for many of us. If you're looking for help and advice, it’s all in one place on our dedicated webpage  

There’s information on; childcare costs, help with bills, food, money and mental health and well-being support.

You’ll also find details of the latest cost of living events for free face-to-face help and advice at a location near you.

Combi boiler advice

Changing just one setting on your combi boiler could help you save up to £250 on heating bills a year.

Watch the video below to find out how.

Working with the Nottingham Energy Partnership, we want to help those most in need to save on bills. So if you know of a vulnerable family member or friend who might need a helping hand to adjust their combi boiler, with their permission, you can arrange a free home visit from an expert on their behalf.

Call 0115 985 3006 or press the tab below.

Cost of living events

Community Friendly Nottinghamshire is working with local district and borough councils to deliver cost of living events across the county.

Residents can access help and support from a range of council services and local organisations at these events.

Free to attend

No booking required, just drop in.

Please check our website events section for more:

Community organisations that support guests who have arrived in Nottinghamshire as part of the Homes for Ukraine Scheme can apply for funding.

An initial allocation of £100,000 has been increased to £200,000, to support projects up to a maximum of £5,000 (per application). 

Projects that offer support in the following categories will be considered:

• English language
• Employment and learning
• Activities for children and young people
• Advice and support on financial matters
• Befriending and support networks
• Promoting health and well-being
• Organising community events
• Supporting and encouraging volunteering

Community Inspiration Awards

Nominations for the 11th Community Inspiration Awards 2023 are now open.

The annual Community Inspiration Awards are organised by the Community Foundation, to recognise outstanding contributions made by members of the community, staff from public sector organisations, charities, and businesses whose efforts have made a positive difference in the community and inspired others.

This year's ceremony will be taking place in Birmingham on Friday 8 September 2023, where our panel of esteemed judges will announce the finalists and winners. The Mayor of West Midlands (Andy Street) will be our chief guest this year and he will be joined by a host of other dignitaries to hand out the awards.

You can make a nomination by using the online form below:

Free Trading Standards support

Do you run a small business in Nottinghamshire?

Could your craft hobby grow into a business?

From now until the end of March 2024 our Trading Standards officers can provide you with up to 10 hours of free bespoke advice and support, to help you meet key legal requirements.

Contact the team at Nottinghamshire Trading Standards to find out more: