Latest round of community grants set to open soon

The next round of capital and revenue funding for community and voluntary organisations opens on 15 April 2024. It’s all part of our continued commitment to encourage healthy and thriving communities across the county. 

If you need inspiration or to see what we will fund, follow the link below.

Dementia Action

In the United Kingdom the prevalence of dementia is anticipated to rise by 75%, from slightly over 907,000 in 2019 to nearly 1.6 million in 2050, according to The Lancet Public Health.

The Dementia Action Nottingham & Nottinghamshire partnership has collaboratively developed a guide that offers practical advice for addressing daily challenges, navigating changing relationships and accessing care services for people with Dementia.

Whether you're assisting someone with Alzheimer's, Vascular Dementia or another type, this guide is a valuable resource designed to support you.

If you would like to find out more about the Dementia Action Nottingham & Nottinghamshire Partnership, please contact our Early Help and Support in the Community Team: Community.Friendly@nottscc.gov.uk

Meals for the community

Exciting news for Mansfield and surrounding areas.

FoodCycle Mansfield opened on 11 March 2024, providing a warm meal and welcoming atmosphere every Monday from 4pm.

Volunteers from the local community are urgently needed to ensure the success of this initiative. By joining FoodCycle Mansfield, volunteers can help transform surplus food into delicious vegetarian dishes and engage in friendly conversations with attendees.

If you live in Mansfield and would like to make a difference, signing up to volunteer is easy. Simply visit the FoodCycle website and follow a few simple steps.

A warm welcome

Places of Welcome host weekly drop-in sessions where individuals can enjoy a complimentary cup of tea and engage in friendly conversations. These sessions are facilitated by your local Inspire library and the current programme is set to expand to 14 locations across the county.

For further information about Places of Welcome or if you're aware of any volunteers who might be interested in contributing, please follow the link below.

A win for talented athletes

Grants totalling £50,000 have been awarded to 102 Nottinghamshire athletes and para-athletes to help fulfil their sporting ambitions.

The Talented Athletes Fund is part of our Local Communities Fund which offers financial help and support to local communities.

This year the funding pot remained at £50,000 to help more up-and-coming athletes realise their potential in their chosen sport, particularly those competing in disability/parasports who may require expensive adapted equipment, clothing, or have higher transport costs.

New nature reserves

We are planning to designate five new Local Nature Reserves in Nottinghamshire on some of our existing green spaces.

Local Nature Reserves (LNRs) are special areas that are protected for both people and wildlife. They play a key role in helping to protect and enhance England's biodiversity. LNRs are a great place to study nature, learn about wildlife or just enjoy the environment.

There are already 67 reserves in Nottinghamshire (including city) and having identified potential new sites, we are now starting to progress three to the next phase.

Before submitting plans to Natural England as part of the formal designation process, we would welcome your views on the management plans and the sites.

Notts Help Yourself website

The NHY website is the go-to source for information and services supporting Nottinghamshire residents and professionals, all conveniently located in one place.

For more information or to add your community project, follow the relevant link below.

If you already have a listing on the Notts Help Yourself (NHY) website, there is guidance to assist you in reviewing and updating your information.