Making Derby a City of Impact by 2036
Our vision is a Derby where enterprise improves lives, creates opportunity and helps communities thrive.
WHAT WOULD A CITY OF IMPACT LOOK LIKE
We want Derby to be a city where more people can turn ideas for positive change into viable ventures.
Where charities have stronger routes to income, businesses contribute to local wellbeing, and institutions use their resources and purchasing power to create opportunity.
Achieving this takes capable leaders, sustainable organisations and partners willing to act together. We work to develop those foundations across Derby..
HOW WE ARE BUILDING A CITY OF IMPACT
GROWING PEOPLE WHO CREATE CHANGE
GROWING PEOPLE WHO CREATE CHANGE
Our approach starts with the people behind an idea, company or organisation. We help them develop the confidence, judgement and capacity to lead their work over time.
RECOGNISING IMPACT IN DERBY
GROWING PEOPLE WHO CREATE CHANGE
The Derby Impact Awards celebrate organisations and individuals making a positive difference across our city and help bring their work to wider attention.
BUSINESS SUPPORT FOR SOCIAL VENTURES
From a bright idea to a fully fledged business plan, from start-up to growth, we support CICs, charities, sole traders and businesses with a social or environmental purpose.
Through coaching and practical support, we help with business planning, generating income, funding and leadership—giving you the confidence to take your next step.
GETTING OUT OF THE WAY
This book is a powerful call to rethink how we support social entrepreneurs and communities. Drawing on decades of real-world experience, it shows how genuine transformation happens not when we lead from the front, but when we create the conditions for others to lead themselves.
NEWS AND EVENTS
NEWS AND EVENTS
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