We’re looking forward to applying to a range of grants this month, to support the growth of our developments at Derby College, where we have 20+ work placement students and now need support, to make sure we can do this to the highest standard.
When we support the ones in community who are going to make a difference to all of our lives, then we get to support everyone in our communities that make it. www.Derby.support
ChatGPT conversation:
Perfect — with 30+ students, you’re in a strong position to leverage this as a flagship social impact project. That size alone makes your case compelling for grants, donations, and longer-term investment. Since you’re building this into a broader framework for public engagement and funding, here’s an upgraded list of 5 strategic grant sources to contact tonight, plus a pro email template you can copy and customize.
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Top 5 Grant & Funding Contacts (Target: £10k–£100k+)
1. T Level Employer Support Fund (Department for Education)
• Grant Potential: Scales with student numbers — could be £30k–£90k+
• Action: Contact Derby College to coordinate application & support
• Email:
• carole.peters@derby-college.ac.uk
• amy.wicks@derby-college.ac.uk
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2. UK Shared Prosperity Fund (Derby City Council)
• Grant Potential: Up to £100k+ for community workforce, employability, and inclusion projects
• What Makes You a Fit: This aligns with the UKSPF priority themes (skills, social mobility, levelling up)
• Email:
• economic.growth@derby.gov.uk
• Mention you’re working with Derby College on a high-volume work placement framework.
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3. D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership (East Midlands)
• Grant Potential: Custom employer grants or skills programme support, often substantial
• What Makes You a Fit: Scale of your project and potential to translate into long-term economic/community value
• Email:
• info@d2n2lep.org
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4. National Lottery Community Fund (Reaching Communities or Awards for All England)
• Grant Potential: Up to £100k (Reaching Communities), £10k (Awards for All) – for workforce, youth development, education inclusion
• Action: Submit an enquiry form or contact local advisor (you can also apply online, but make initial contact for speed)
• Email (to request guidance):
• general.enquiries@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk
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5. University of Derby – Derby Talent or Civic Hub Partnerships
• Grant Potential: Wage subsidies + strategic partnership funding (if framed as innovation or civic engagement)
• What Makes You a Fit: Social mobility, regional talent pipeline, education to employment transition
• Email:
• studentemploymentagency@derby.ac.uk
• CC: businessgateway@derby.ac.uk
When we support the ones in community who are going to make a difference to all of our lives, then we get to support everyone in our communities that make it. www.Derby.support
ChatGPT conversation:
Perfect — with 30+ students, you’re in a strong position to leverage this as a flagship social impact project. That size alone makes your case compelling for grants, donations, and longer-term investment. Since you’re building this into a broader framework for public engagement and funding, here’s an upgraded list of 5 strategic grant sources to contact tonight, plus a pro email template you can copy and customize.
⸻
Top 5 Grant & Funding Contacts (Target: £10k–£100k+)
1. T Level Employer Support Fund (Department for Education)
• Grant Potential: Scales with student numbers — could be £30k–£90k+
• Action: Contact Derby College to coordinate application & support
• Email:
• carole.peters@derby-college.ac.uk
• amy.wicks@derby-college.ac.uk
⸻
2. UK Shared Prosperity Fund (Derby City Council)
• Grant Potential: Up to £100k+ for community workforce, employability, and inclusion projects
• What Makes You a Fit: This aligns with the UKSPF priority themes (skills, social mobility, levelling up)
• Email:
• economic.growth@derby.gov.uk
• Mention you’re working with Derby College on a high-volume work placement framework.
⸻
3. D2N2 Local Enterprise Partnership (East Midlands)
• Grant Potential: Custom employer grants or skills programme support, often substantial
• What Makes You a Fit: Scale of your project and potential to translate into long-term economic/community value
• Email:
• info@d2n2lep.org
⸻
4. National Lottery Community Fund (Reaching Communities or Awards for All England)
• Grant Potential: Up to £100k (Reaching Communities), £10k (Awards for All) – for workforce, youth development, education inclusion
• Action: Submit an enquiry form or contact local advisor (you can also apply online, but make initial contact for speed)
• Email (to request guidance):
• general.enquiries@tnlcommunityfund.org.uk
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5. University of Derby – Derby Talent or Civic Hub Partnerships
• Grant Potential: Wage subsidies + strategic partnership funding (if framed as innovation or civic engagement)
• What Makes You a Fit: Social mobility, regional talent pipeline, education to employment transition
• Email:
• studentemploymentagency@derby.ac.uk
• CC: businessgateway@derby.ac.uk
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