You can still vote for our Growing Families Minds project in selected Tesco stores until the end of March. The project will help vulnerable families improve their unused & unsafe outdoor spaces to grow food & enjoy the outdoors. Visit our website to find out more.

Thank you to the amazing University of Derby Sport Management Students who held an Awards Night and raised over £300 for us at Children First Derby. Congratulations to all the award winners!

Tickets for our 50th Anniversary Ball on June 29th, sponsored by Smith Partnership are now available to buy on our website. We hope you can join us for a fun filled night to raise much needed funds for our charity. childrenfirstderby.co.uk/buy-ticktes-fo…

We're very egg-cited for Good Friday when we will be joining Oxygen Free-jumping at the reopening of Electric Daisy Derby for an Easter Egg Hunt. Come down, say hello, take part and enjoy a fun filled day for all the family!

We can't wait for tomorrow for an special visit from the Easter Bunny and Egg Hunt. Join us at Electric Daisy in Derby from 11.30am for lots of Easter fun!

Do you know a volunteer or group in Derby that does great work with young people, or someone who is a brilliant young volunteer? Why not nominate them for a Derby Voluntary Sector Award! Nominations close 21/4/2024 communityactionderby.org.uk/awards-2024 Derby Homes Derby Youth Alliance ChildrenFirstDerby

Thank you to The Oddfellows Friendly Society Derby who chose us as their charity of the year. It's been a pleasure working with them & meeting members of the society. They raised a fantastic £5195.00!

Our Family Support Services organised a fantastic funded trip over Easter for the families and children that use their service to visit Bluebell Dairy Everyone really enjoyed the day, meeting the animals, playing in the sun & eating their ice-creams before going home.

Book tickets for out June 2025 event!

We’re excited to extend a warm welcome to Noor, our new PR & Marketing Coordinator! Noor joins us as Daniel’s replacement and is already diving into the role, working closely with the team to help showcase our business.

🌟 You're Invited! 🌟 Join us for a Charity Lunch filled with a welcome drink, two course meal, good company, and a whole lot of heart 💖 📅 Date: 25/06/2025 🕛 Time: 12pm 📍 Location: Breadsall Priory Country Club, The Pavilion, Moor Road, DE7 6DL

Our Wellbeing Programme is starting tomorrow! Don't miss out on these sessions that will focus on mental and physical wellbeing

A big thank you to Zaytouna Primary school for choosing our charity to donate money to. The kids took part in Community Action week where they had bake sales and a non-school uniform day to help raise money for charities. They raised £367 for us which we are very grateful for!

🚫 Bullying is never okay 🚫 If you're being bullied – online, at school, or anywhere else – you’re not alone. PCC Nicolle Ndiweni-Roberts recorded this message for Children First Derby on the importance of not suffering in silence and making sure you speak to someone you

Margaret Woodbridge, our Deputy Family Support Manager recently met with Harry from Friesland School. Harry chose our charity, as he won a prize in his school’s Golden Ticket draw to donate £150 to support us. Thank you to Harry and Friesland School for your donation!👏

A big thank you to Derby Cathedral for their generous donation of £200! 👏 They have chosen our Charity to support which we always appreciate.

Our Bright Futures Charity Luncheon is a week away! 👏☀️ Get excited for... A lovely 2 course meal 🍽️ Special guest speaker 📢 A fun raffle 🎟️and lots more! We look forward to seeing you there 🥳

The newly installed High Sheriff of Derbyshire, Sir Richard FitzHerbert and his wife Fiona yesterday visited Children First Derby and met with Gina Repton - Acting Chair, Amanda Strong - Trustee along with Irshad Baqui – CEO. Thank you for your support and standing with us!

Our new post is live! Head on over to read the latest news and updates from our Charity 📢🎉 childrenfirstderby.co.uk/june-2025-upda…

Recently we arranged a garden clean up for a mother and her son to accommodate to his needs. A big thank you to Arctic Cabins for the help and support of this project! Thanks to them we were able to help create a safe and comfortable environment for them to enjoy. 🌳🙌