South Derbyshire Volunteer Force

14/09/2026

🌟 LAST CHANCE TO NOMINATE! 🌟

Do you know an incredible volunteer, or team of volunteers, who deserve to be recognised? 💙

Nominations for this year’s Volunteer Celebration & Awards are closing soon, so don’t miss your chance to shine a light on the amazing people who give their time, energy and heart to make a difference in our communities.

👏 Who deserves a huge THANK YOU?
🏆 Who goes above and beyond?
💙 Who inspires others through their volunteering?

Nominate them today!

👉 Find out more and make your nomination:
https://www.volunteersouthderbyshire.org/volunteer-awards-and-celebration

Don’t leave it until it’s too late, get your nomination in now! ⏰



South Derbyshire CVS

14/09/2026

🌟 Massive congratulations to Miles for smiles!🌟

What an incredible achievement to win the BBC Radio Derby Make a Difference Awards – Fundraiser Award last week! 🏆

It’s particularly special to see Miles for Smiles receive this recognition, having previously celebrated their amazing work at our own Volunteer Awards & Celebration event last year, where Callum collected the Fundraiser Team Award last year.

It was there that I had the pleasure of meeting Callum and hearing more about the incredible work being done by Miles for Smiles. Their passion, dedication and commitment to making a real difference to the lives of others is truly inspiring.

I can think of no one more deserving of this accolade and recognition. What an amazing contribution to the community!

Huge congratulations to Callum and the whole Miles for Smiles team, from all of us at South Derbyshire CVS, this is so thoroughly deserved! 👏🎉

Keep making a difference! ❤️

14/09/2026

🌟 Massive congratulations to Hannah from Hannah's Hope Charity! 🌟

What an incredible achievement. Hannah was awarded the Pride of Britain Central Award last week, and I couldn’t be happier to see her receive this very well-deserved recognition.

Last year, Hannah collected the Health & Wellbeing Team Award at our annual Volunteer Awards & Celebration event, where I had the privilege of meeting this truly incredible young lady.

Since then, I’ve continued to be inspired by Hannah’s passion, determination and unwavering commitment to making a difference to others. Her contribution is nothing short of remarkable.

I can think of no one more deserving of this accolade. Hannah, congratulations on this amazing achievement, you are an absolute inspiration, and it’s wonderful to see your hard work and dedication recognised on such a prestigious stage. ❤️

Very well deserved, congratulations, Hannah! from all of us at South Derbyshire CVS 👏🏆

I honestly don’t know where to start… ❤️

So I won the Pride of Britain Central Award last night! 🏆😭 but I feel it belongs to all of us…

I just want to say THANK YOU to every single person who has supported Hannah’s Hope. Every donation, fundraiser, business, volunteer, share, message and bit of encouragement has helped us create something truly special.

The lodge has been fully booked since opening and is now booked until January — that is because you believed in our little team and what we were trying to achieve.

To our amazing trustees, volunteers and all the businesses who support us behind the scenes — thank you from the bottom of my heart. ❤️

And now I’m taking everything I’ve learned and putting it into our next project, H for Hope. Please follow the page here: H for Hope

We want to bring teenagers and young adults with cancer together, creating friendship, belonging and much-needed time away from treatment. We also hope to provide practical financial help with some of the hidden costs cancer brings — from clothing when steroids change your body, to travelling huge distances for specialist treatment

If you can spare a £1 please consider this project to donate to, we need all the help to get it going https://gofund.me/35a852591

There is so much more we can do.

Thank you for helping us get this far. And if you’d like to join us on the next part of the journey, we’d love to have you with us. ❤️

Hannah x

Thank you all for everything!

07/09/2026

🌟 GOOD NEWS – NOMINATIONS HAVE BEEN EXTENDED! 🌟

You now have until Friday 18 September 2026 to nominate the incredible people, teams and organisations who make South Derbyshire a better place. 🏆

🏆 Nominations are open for the South Derbyshire Volunteer Celebration and Awards – and we’ve extended the deadline to give you even more time to recognise someone special.

We’re looking for nominations for individuals, teams and organisations volunteering within South Derbyshire who make a real difference through their dedication, kindness and commitment.

Perhaps it’s the volunteer who is always the first to arrive and the last to leave.

Maybe it’s a team bringing people together, supporting those who need it most or helping to make their local community stronger.

Or perhaps it’s an organisation whose volunteers go above and beyond every single day.

We want to hear about them!

👏 Say thank you.
💙 Shine a light on their contribution.
🏆 Give them the recognition they deserve.

👉 Nominate an outstanding volunteer, team or organisation today and help us celebrate the people who make South Derbyshire such a fantastic place to live and work.

📅 NEW EXTENDED DEADLINE: Friday 18 September 2026

🔎 For further information and to submit your nomination, visit:

https://tinyurl.com/pcywyv5s

Please remember: all nominations must be for individuals, teams or organisations volunteering within South Derbyshire.

📣 Who deserves to be recognised? Tag them below, nominate them and help us spread the word!



South Derbyshire CVS
South Derbyshire District Council
Visit South Derbyshire
Cllr Kalila Storey - District Councillor for Newhall and Stanton
Cllr Alistair Tilley - District Councillor for Linton
Amy Wheelton Independent Councillor
Samantha Niblett MP

24/08/2026

⏰ There’s still time to nominate a community hero!

Do you know a volunteer who goes above and beyond to make a real difference in our community? Someone who gives their time, supports others, brings people together or simply makes our area a better place?

Now’s your chance to make sure their contribution is recognised. 🌟

Nominate an amazing volunteer today and help us celebrate the people who give so much to our community.

Please don’t leave it too late! nominations are still open, but time is running out!

Find out more about the awards by visiting https://www.volunteersouthderbyshire.org/volunteer-awards-and-celebration

💬 Tag someone who deserves recognition or share this post to help spread the word.



Visit South Derbyshire
South Derbyshire CVS
South Derbyshire District Council
Samantha Niblett MP

24/08/2026

💚 Could you spare a few hours to support World Su***de Prevention Day?

As part of this year’s World Su***de Prevention Day (WSPD) campaign, volunteers are needed to help raise awareness and start important conversations at an upcoming Gresley Rovers game.

📅 Saturday 26 September
⏰ 1.20pm – 3pm
📍 Gresley Rovers

Volunteers will welcome supporters arriving at the game and hand out WSPD information cards containing club fixtures alongside mental health and su***de prevention information.

No previous experience is needed – just enthusiasm and a willingness to support an important community initiative. You’ll be fully supported on the day and, once volunteering is finished, you can stay and watch the match.

This year’s Derbyshire WSPD campaign, Starting Conversations with Kindness, highlights how simple, compassionate conversations can make a real difference to someone’s wellbeing. 💚

👉 Sign up to volunteer:
https://orlo.uk/62q7h

Please share with anyone who might like to get involved.

South Derbyshire District Council

24/08/2026

Could you be somebody’s angel without wings 🥹?

We’re currently seeking volunteer drivers to help with our amazing Active Travel Service.

If becoming a Volunteer Driver is something you might consider, or you’d simply like to find out a little more about what’s involved, please get in touch with us by dropping us a message, or calling us on 01283 219761. We’d be very happy to have an informal conversation and answer any questions!

Have a lovely weekend from everyone at SDCVS.

17/08/2026

Fantastic volunteering event at Whistlewood Common 💙

If you missed the previous free stone fruit pruning workshop please come along to our next one focusing on your plum trees. We'll show you how to prune your trees at home to improve your crop and keep them a reasonable size for your garden and you'll help us out by pruning while you learn. Free, Sunday 23rd August 1 to 4 pm. Everyone welcome, including those who know how to prune.
See our website for more information.

09/06/2026

Looking for a new challenge or a chance to gain hands-on experience outdoors?

Forestry England's Shadow Volunteer Scheme gives you the opportunity to work alongside experienced teams, learn new skills, and see first-hand what goes into caring for our nation's forests.

No specific qualifications are needed, and placements run for six months, one to three days a week.

Find out more and explore the current opportunities here: https://www.forestryengland.uk/article/shadow-volunteer-scheme