Active Derbyshire

07/09/2026

We're supporting Move for 10, a new challenge from This Girl Can designed to help more women get active through small, achievable steps.
✨ 10 minutes of movement
✨ 10 times in a month
✨ Any activity, at any pace
Share the toolkit with your networks and lets support more women to take small steps towards feeling healthier, stronger and more confident!

Download the Toolkit here: https://www.thisgirlcan.co.uk/.../brand-assets.../move-10

05/09/2026

Introducing Stronger Clubs Initiative.

A new development programme from Active Notts and Active Derbyshire, designed to help sports clubs and community organisations create environments where everyone feels safe, valued and able to thrive.

Successful organisations will receive:
🟢 Up to £1,000 of project support
🔵 Six months of tailored guidance from a Sport Welfare Lead
🟢 Access to training, resources and specialist expertise
🔵 Support to strengthen safeguarding, wellbeing, inclusion and participation
🟢 Opportunities to connect with other clubs committed to positive culture change

Whether you’re looking to improve inclusion, empower young people, engage underrepresented communities or strengthen your club culture, we’ll help turn your ideas into action.

Join one of our information sessions to find more:
NEXT WEDNSEDAY 09 SEPTEMBER 6-6:30PM
https://makingourmove.org.uk/stronger-clubs-initiative/

04/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended our Derbyshire Mental Health Friendly Clubs Introduction Session yesterday!

If you weren’t able to join us, we have two more sessions coming up on 14 October:
Register using this link: https://makingourmove.org.uk/support-others/mental-health-friendly-clubs/

14 October - 12:00pm to 1:00pm
14 October - 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Come along to learn how your club can better support mental health and wellbeing and work towards becoming a Mental Health Friendly Club.

03/09/2026

Do you run a sports programme, work in sport or want to create a more inclusive environment for participants?

We’re hosting a FREE Neurodiversity in Sport training session on September 10 at Ilkeston Town football club

Book your place using this link: https://makingourmove.org.uk/event/neurodiversity-in-sport-workshop/

The session will run 6:30pm – 8pm and will focus on the following:

• Neurodiversity in a sporting context
• Traits vs labels
• The Behavioural Iceberg
• Traits and environment

26/08/2026

Don't miss out on Mayor Claire's Summer of Sport Fund!

Applications are still open, and the deadline has been extended to 30 August.

Apply now to secure funding for your community sports activities🚴🏈🏏

26/08/2026

Become a Mental Health Friendly Club

There's still time to join our Mental Health Friendly Club introduction sessions and learn how your club can create a supportive environment for everyone

The next session is 3 September choose from 12pm - 1pm or 6pm to 7pm

By attending, you'll gain access to practical guidance, training, and ongoing support to help promote wellbeing and understanding within your club.

Find out more and register here:
https://makingourmove.org.uk/.../mental-health-friendly.../

26/08/2026

With Mayor Claire's Summer of Sport coming to an end we hope our partners, clubs and community organisations had the chance to introduce your sport to more people.

This was the perfect opportunity for more people to fall in love with a sport they have done before or for the first time.

We hope everyone keeps active into September.

20/08/2026

From 21-27 September Walk Derbyshire and local Bolsover partners are celebrating the Bolsover Loop.

Encouraging residents to get out and explore their local area through the loop, with the aim of getting outdoors, connecting with nature and people.

You can find your closest start point here: https://walkderbyshire.org.uk/2026/08/05/big-bolsover-loop-week/

20/08/2026

Neurodiversity in Sport Workshop

If you have questions around Neurodiversity in a sporting context, join us for a free training session on Thursday 10 September, 6.30pm - 8pm.

Relevant to all sports, the session will be held at Ilkeston Town Football Club, DE7 8JF

See full details and register for your free place here: https://tinyurl.com/2m3uaked

18/08/2026

Last year we were joined by NWG Network who introduced us to Active Bystanders and the important part we all have in addressing situations.

If you want to know more about what being an Active Bystander is, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ge7iC-ZIei8

And watch our Talking Space too: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6YJAq7p8jg

This short video highlights what it means to be an Active Bystander...