Mental Health and Wellbeing Activity Project - Grant Partners

We believe in empowering local groups to improve the mental wellbeing of communities across Derbyshire.

Welcome to our webpage showcasing successful applications of the ‘Mental Health and Wellbeing Activity Project 2023-24’ Small Grants Programme. We are delighted to present a diverse group of organisations whose innovative projects aim to improve mental health and promote overall wellbeing in our community.

We hope this compilation of successful applications inspires you to support and engage with these projects. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of individuals and communities.

Please note that all the information provided on this page is accurate as of our knowledge in June 2023. For the most up-to-date information, we recommend visiting the respective websites or contacting the organisations directly.

Pathways of Chesterfield

Pathways Women’s Activity Group

Arts and crafts, meditation, yoga, book club, jewellery making, baking, textiles, pamper sessions, upcycling, candle making, music, movies, cooking, walking, singing, the list goes on……. JOIN US!
If you love coffee, cake and endless chatter this is the group for you!

Website: pathwaysofchesterfield.co.uk/

Twitter: Pathways120

Community Growth CIC

The Growth Project

Learn some new skills, get outside and meet new people in a fun, supportive and safe environment.

Website: communitygrowthcic.co.uk/

Facebook: communitygrowthcic

Twitter: growthstaveley

The Bureau

Doorstepwalks

Empowering communities through volunteer action and partnership working.

Website: the-bureau.org.uk/

Facebook: The.Bureau.Glossop

Instagram: thebureauglossop

Twitter: Glossop_Bureau

Create and Connect

Creative Conversations

Creative wellbeing workshops and retreats.
Express, Explore and Connect
Founded by Stacey Murray and Ella Meredith

Website: createandconnectworkshops.co.uk/

Facebook: CreateAndConnectCreativeWellbeing

Integration Psychotherapy Services CIC

Yoga Therapy for Mental Health and Wellbeing

This eight-week Yoga Therapy for Wellbeing course at The Space in Eyam Hall Courtyard is for people who want to feel healthier and learn simple ways to help manage stress. The course is designed to teach people how to use breath and movement to manage thoughts, be more aware of their bodies and come into the present moment.

Website: theyogologist.co.uk/yoga-therapy-for-wellbeing/

Staffordshire Care Farming Development CIC

Derbyshire WELLIES Project

The WELLIES Project offers therapeutic learning activities with animals, plants, creativity and the countryside for people recovering from mental ill health

Website: welliesproject.org.uk/

Facebook: thewelliesproject

Instagram: wellies_project

Inspirative Arts CIC

LEAP FORWARD – Long Eaton Arts Participation For Wellbeing, Activity, Recovery & Development

Arts therapies and creative wellbeing sessions across the East Midlands.

Website: inspirativearts.co.uk/

Facebook: inspirativearts

Instagram: InspirativeArts

Twitter: inspirativearts

Derbyshire Dales CVS

RSPB Nature Prescriptions for Derbyshire Dales

The RSPB Nature Prescription is a guided conversation to encourage and support a connection with the natural world, supported by a prescription leaflet and a seasonal calendar of ideas and suggestions enabling meaningful nature connections.

Website: ddcvs.org.uk/

Facebook: DDCVS

Twitter: DDCVS

Elephant Rooms CIC (as part of Southeast Derbyshire Provider Collaberative)

Overcoming Barriers to Accessing Community Based Mental Wellbeing

Enable people in need of mental health support to access the community based provision offered by the Southeast Derbyshire Provider Collaborative.

Website: elephantrooms.co.uk/

Facebook: elephantroomsdraycott

Craft Wood CIC

Green Crafters

Craft Wood is a woodland project that offers hands on outdoor opportunities to people with a variety of support needs. We aim to provide meaningful and purposeful activities through the management of the woodland, the developing of woodwork, art, enterprise and life skills – that can help people live healthier and more connected lives.

Website: craftwood.org.uk/

Facebook: CraftWoodVirtual

Instagram: craftwoodcic

Twitter: CraftWood19