Household Support Fund scam

Scam texts about the Household Support Fund have been reported. Derby City Council will never send text messages asking residents to click links and send their bank details. If you have received a text like this, please report it immediately.

Arts information

The following websites offer arts-related resources and information:

Arts Derbyshire

The Arts Derbyshire website provides a range of information relevant to artists working in Derby and Derbyshire including, a what’s on guide; listings for jobs, training and commission opportunities; advice and guidance on a range of topics. Also hosts pages dedicated to individual artists and groups allowing them to promote their activities.

Arts Derbyshire manages several monthly e-bulletins. These include a what’s on, artist’s news and specific bulletins for writing, dance and arts for health.

Arts Council England

The Arts Council England website provides a range of advice and guidance. This includes case studies and research reports on the impact of the arts. Website also provides up to date information on all current funding programmes that are open for applications.

Arts Council run two e-bulletins; Arts Jobs for job, work, commission and volunteer opportunities; and Arts News for events, news and call-outs for exhibitions. You can sign up online.

Community Action Derby

The Community Action Derby website provides support, advice and guidance to voluntary and community groups. Resources section of their website has information on how to constitute your group, set up as a charity and local funding opportunities.

Community Action produces a monthly funding e-bulletin with grant opportunities and information relevant to the voluntary sector. To subscribe to this e-bulletin, email jayne.williams@communityactionderby.org.uk.

a-n The Artists Information Company

The a-n The Artists Information Company website provides information on the latest news, networking, knowledge, advice and opportunities for visual artists.