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🎉 New Youth Session in Sinfin 🎉 @SupportingCIO is delighted to launch a new Youth session in partnership with @SinfinMoorChurc and @CoDA_Sinfin thanks to funding from the @DerbyCC Neighbourhood Board. The youth club provides a safe, welcoming and engaging space for young people in Years 7–9 to make new friends, build confidence and take part in a range of fun activities including: 🎮 Indoor games and board games 🏓 Table tennis tournaments 🎵 Music and creative activities 🍪 Refreshments and social time 🤝 Opportunities to meet new people and have their voices heard 📍 Sinfin Moor Church 🕞 Every Tuesday | 3:30pm – 4:30pm #CODAYouthClub #SupportingCommunities #Sinfin #CityOfDerbyAcademy #YouthWork #Derby #Community #YoungPeople #EarlyInterventionIsPrevention #DerbyCityCouncil

🎉 We are delighted to announce that @SupportingCIO has been awarded £5,000 from The @GrocersHall Charity! 🎉 This generous funding will support improvements to the Ironville Railway Carriage Youth Club, helping us enhance this unique and much-loved community space for local young people. For over 20 years, the Railway Carriage has provided a safe, welcoming environment where young people can socialise, learn new skills, build confidence, and access positive activities. Thanks to this funding, we will be able to make important improvements that will ensure the facility continues to serve young people for years to come. We would like to extend our sincere thanks to The Grocers’ Charity for recognising the value of this community asset and investing in opportunities for local young people. Together, we are creating stronger communities and brighter futures. 💙 #ThankYou #GrocersCharity #SupportingCommunities #Ironville #YouthWork #CommunitySupport #StrongerCommunities #BrighterFutures #YouthClub #MakingADifference

💜💚 Small Charity Week 2026: Small Charity. Big Impact. 💚💜 This Small Charity Week (22–29 June), we're proud to celebrate the incredible difference small charities make in communities across the UK. At @SupportingCIO, we may be a small charity, but we have a big impact. Through our youth, family, and community support programmes, we work with hundreds of young people and families every week, helping them overcome challenges, build confidence, improve wellbeing, and create brighter futures. Our belief is simple: Early Intervention is Prevention. Whether we're mentoring a young person, supporting a family through a difficult time, or bringing communities together through positive activities, we're there when people need us most. David Walsh, Director of Operations at Supporting Communities, said: "Supporting Communities may be a small charity, but we make a big difference in the lives of young people and families every day. Through our youth, family and community support programmes, we help hundreds of people each week to overcome challenges, develop confidence, and achieve their potential. What makes small charities special is that we know our communities. We build trusted relationships, listen to what people need, and provide support that is personal, meaningful and responsive. Small Charity Week is a chance to celebrate the life-changing impact small charities have and the difference they make every day." 🌟 Want to support our work? Visit our Linktree to find out how you can donate, fundraise, volunteer, or support our work. Every contribution helps us continue changing lives and strengthening communities. 🔗 Check out our Linktree and get involved today. linktr.ee/supportingcomm… @NCVO @SmallCharity_Wk #SmallCharityWeek #SmallCharitiesBigImpact #SupportingCommunities #EarlyInterventionIsPrevention #YouthSupport #FamilySupport #CommunitySupport #Fundraising #ChangingLives 💜💚

🚔🔵 Knife Crime Awareness Week – Operation SCEPTRE 🔵🚔 @SupportingCIO is proud to be working alongside @DerbysPolice to raise awareness of knife crime and serious youth violence through the delivery of the Virtual Decisions Programme 🎮🥽 Using immersive VR technology, young people can experience realistic scenarios and explore the consequences of their choices in a safe and engaging learning environment. During the sessions, young people have been encouraged to: 🔹 Understand the risks and consequences of carrying a knife 🔹 Recognise the impact of serious youth violence on individuals, families, and communities 🔹 Build confidence to make positive choices and resist peer pressure 🔹 Learn where to access support and advice when needed 🔹 Strengthen relationships with local police officers and community organisations 🤝 By working together, we can help keep young people safe, reduce violence, and create stronger communities. 💙 At @SupportingCIO we believe that Early Intervention is Prevention. #OperationSCEPTRE #KnifeCrimeAwarenessWeek #SeriousYouthViolence #VirtualDecisions #SupportingCommunities #DerbyshireConstabulary #CommunitySafety #YouthWork #EarlyInterventionIsPrevention 🚔💙🥽✨

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🎉 We’re proud to have completed Year One of our @BBCCiN funded “Makin’ It” project, delivered in partnership with @McDonalds Over the last year, @SupportingCIO has worked across Derby, Amber Valley & Erewash, delivering detached youth work, mentoring, and family support to young people and families who need it most. 💙 The impact from Year One has been incredible: ✅ Detached youth work sessions delivered at McDonald’s sites - 350+ ✅ Total participant throughput - 5,613 young people engaged ✅ Youth & family referrals supported - 113 ✅ Hours of group and 1:1 support delivered to young people & families - 1,800+ ✅ Locations worked across Derby, Amber Valley & Erewash - 8 Through this project, we have supported young people to make positive choices, reduce anti-social behaviour, improve wellbeing, build confidence, and access ongoing support and opportunities within their communities. 🌟 A huge thank you to @BBCCiN , @McDonalds our staff, partners, and the amazing young people and families who have made this project such a success. 🙌 We’re excited to continue growing this work and building even more positive outcomes in Year Two 🚀 #BBCChildrenInNeed #MakinIt #YouthWork #DetachedYouthWork #CommunitySupport #EarlyIntervention #YoungPeople #FamilySupport #PositiveFutures #SupportingCommunities

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🎉 That’s a wrap on our Million Hours Phase 2 project! 🎉 Over the past 2 years, @SupportingCIO has proudly delivered youth work across 4 areas, creating safe spaces, positive opportunities, and meaningful support for young people. 📊 Project Impact: ✅ 11,177 total engagements and participant throughput ✅ 964 hours of youth work delivered ✅ Delivery across 4 community areas ✅ Countless positive activities, mentoring sessions, trips, conversations, and life-changing moments This project has been about much more than numbers. It has been about building relationships, increasing confidence, improving wellbeing, reducing isolation, and giving young people opportunities to thrive within their communities. We would like to say a huge thank you to our staff, volunteers, partners, and most importantly the young people who made this project such a success. A special thank you to @TNLComFund and @DCMS for giving us the opportunity to be part of the Million Hours programme and invest in young people and communities through this important work. Your support has helped create lasting positive impact for so many young people. Although this phase is ending, our commitment to supporting young people and communities continues. 💙 #SupportingCommunities #MillionHours #YouthWork #CommunitySupport #EarlyInterventionIsPrevention

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At @SupportingCIO, we believe early intervention is prevention. Every day, we work with young people, families, and vulnerable individuals to provide the support, guidance, and opportunities they need to thrive. To continue delivering life-changing services across our communities, we are encouraging supporters to help us through fundraising and donations. There are several simple ways you can support us: 💙 @JustGiving – Create your own fundraiser or make a quick donation to support our projects. 💙 Direct Donations – Every contribution, big or small, helps us provide mentoring, youth support, family services, and positive activities for those who need it most. 💙 @easyuk – You can raise free donations for Supporting Communities every time you shop online, at no extra cost to you. 💙 @realbuzzcom – Take part in exciting challenge events and fundraising opportunities while raising money for a great cause. 👉 Find all the ways to support and donate here: linktr.ee/supportingcomm… Your support helps us create safer communities, stronger families, and better futures for young people. Together, we can make a lasting difference. #SupportingCommunities #Fundraising #JustGiving #Easyfundraising #Realbuzz #CommunitySupport #YouthSupport #FamilySupport #EarlyIntervention #MakingADifference #DonateNow

We’re proud to share some wonderful feedback from a Local Authority partner about a family we’ve been supporting 💙✨ They highlighted our team’s compassionate, consistent approach 🤝 and the positive relationships built with both parents and children 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦. Through tailored 1:1 sessions 🗣️, practical home support 🏡, and early intervention 🌱, the family have made real progress, improving routines ⏰, communication 💬, and creating a more stable home environment ❤️ Partnership working makes such a difference 🤲 and it’s fantastic to see the impact when services come together to support families at the right time 📍 This is why we do what we do, because early intervention is prevention 💡💙 Huge well done to our amazing team 🙌👏 #SupportingCommunities #FamilySupport #EarlyIntervention #StrongerTogether

🌟 Parent Feedback That Means the World to Us 🌟 We recently received lovely feedback from one of the parents we support, sharing how much our team at @SupportingCIO has made a positive difference to their family. Hearing that our work is helping families feel more supported, confident and connected is exactly why we do what we do. 💙 At @SupportingCIO we believe that early intervention is prevention, and knowing that parents feel listened to, valued and supported reassures us that we are making a meaningful impact. If you or your family have been supported by us, we would really welcome your feedback. Your reviews not only help us improve, but also show other families what support is available and the difference it can make. #SupportingCommunities #ParentFeedback #EarlyIntervention #CommunitySupport #MakingADifference

🌟 Donations made easy by @easyuk 🌟 Did you know you can raise free donations for @SupportingCIO every time you shop online, at no extra cost to you? 🛍️ We’ve partnered with @easyuk, meaning over 8,000 retailers will donate to us when you shop. From your weekly essentials to bigger purchases, every shop you make can help us continue supporting young people, families, and communities who need us most. 💡 It’s never been so easy to donate for free! Simply install the @easyuk browser plug-in, and it will automatically prompt you to activate a free donation whenever you shop with participating retailers, so you never miss a chance to support us. ✅ It’s quick and free to join ✅ No extra cost to you when you shop ✅ Real impact for local communities 👉 Sign up here today: easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/support… Let’s make every shop count and start the year by giving back to our communities. Thank you for your continued support 💙 #SupportLocal #Easyfundraising #SupportingCommunities #CommunitySupport

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🎉 Happy New Year from Supporting Communities! 🎉 As we welcome the New Year, we want to thank everyone who has supported our work and been part of our journey. Together, we’ve helped young people, families and individuals build resilience, find hope, and create positive change. To our community, partners, funders, staff and volunteers, your support makes everything we do possible. We remain committed to our belief that early intervention is prevention, and to continuing to build stronger, safer communities in the year ahead. Wishing you all a healthy, hopeful and positive New Year. 🌟 From all of us at Supporting Communities 💚

🌟 Supporting Communities – End of Year Impact 🌟 As we close out the year, we’re proud to share a snapshot of the difference made together across our communities: 👥 Youth Sessions • Averaging 18+ sessions every week • Delivering 50+ hours of youth provision per week • Supporting 350+ young people each week • Operating from 2 hub locations and 1 mobile safe space 🤝 1:1 Youth & Family Support • 200+ referrals supported • 1,500+ hours of personalised 1:1 support delivered 🎒 Positive Activities • 100+ activities and trips delivered to create opportunities, confidence and connection 💚 Direct Support • £6,000+ invested in activities and essentials for young people and families who need it most Every number represents a young person, a family, and a story of change. This impact wouldn’t be possible without our incredible team, volunteers, partners and supporters — thank you for believing in our mission that early intervention is prevention. Here’s to building even stronger communities in the year ahead. 🌟 #SupportingCommunities #EndOfYearImpact #MakingADifference 💚

🎄 Merry Christmas from Supporting Communities 🎄 As the year comes to a close, we want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported and been part of Supporting Communities. To the young people and families we work with, our partners, funders, staff and volunteers, thank you for trusting us and for helping us make a real difference. Together, we’ve continued to show that early intervention is prevention. We know Christmas can be a challenging time for some, so please remember you’re not alone. We’re here for you. Wishing you Merry Christmas from all of us at Supporting Communities 💚

🎉 We’re excited to share some brilliant news! 🎉 @SupportingCIO has been successful in securing Million Hours Fund, Round 3 funding, enabling us to expand youth opportunities across Derbyshire and reach even more young people who need positive, safe spaces and trusted support. This funding is a vital part of our ongoing work to support young people, reduce anti-social behaviour, and provide essential services where they’re needed most. Through additional youth work hours, we’ll be creating more places to go, more positive activities, and more consistent support for young people living in eligible Derbyshire communities. The Million Hours Fund supports organisations working in areas with higher levels of anti-social behaviour and is now in its third phase. It is funded by the @DCMS and @TNLComFund, helping ensure young people have access to the guidance, opportunities, and safe spaces they deserve. We’re incredibly proud of the impact this funding will have and grateful to everyone who continues to support our work. This investment allows us to build on what we already know works, early intervention, trusted relationships, and youth-led support. More updates coming soon as we roll this out across Derbyshire 👀💙 #MillionHoursFund #YouthWorkMatters #SupportingCommunities #DerbyshireYouth #EarlyIntervention #PositiveFutures #CommunitySupport

💛 Warm & Welcoming Spaces at Ironville Youth Club 💛 We’re really pleased to share that, thanks to funding from Derbyshire Voluntary Action, our youth sessions in Ironville will continue over the winter months, helping us cover rising energy and running costs and keep our doors open for longer for local young people. This funding forms part of the Derbyshire Warm and Welcoming Spaces initiative, supported by Derbyshire County Council, following the success of last winter’s scheme. The programme recognises that many families and vulnerable residents are facing increasing challenges in heating their homes, which can have a real impact on both physical and mental health. As a Warm and Welcoming Space, our Ironville sessions offer a free, safe and warm place for young people to spend time, stay connected, take part in positive activities, and feel supported throughout the colder months. We’re incredibly grateful for this support; it means we can continue to be there for young people in our rural community when it matters most. ❄️🔥 👉 If you know a young person who could benefit, please get in touch or drop by one of our sessions. #WarmAndWelcomingSpaces #IronvilleYouthClub #SupportingCommunities #DerbyshireVoluntaryAction #DerbyshireCountyCouncil #CommunitySupport #KeepingDoorsOpen

Safe Places McDonald's Through our partnership, @SupportingCIO works at eight McDonald’s sites across Derbyshire, supporting our youth provision by providing safe, accessible spaces for youth support sessions, helping young people feel safe, supported and welcomed in their local communities. Safe Places is a network of venues across Derby City where women, girls, vulnerable adults and young people can seek help if they feel unsafe while away from home. The initiative forms part of the Safe Derby campaign, backed by Home Office Safer Streets funding secured through the Office of the Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner, and delivered in partnership with Derby City Council, Safe and Sound Group, Derby Youth Alliance, and other voluntary and charity organisations. Venues taking part display the purple ‘Safe Places Derby’ hand sticker, showing they are a trusted place where anyone can ask for help if they feel unsafe. 🔗 Find out more about Safe Places Derby and the venues involved via Derby Youth Alliance: 👉 derbyyouthalliance.org.uk/safe-places-de…

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Join Our Trustee Board! @SupportingCIO is seeking new Trustees to join our Board, with specific expertise in Legal, Safeguarding, and Communications / Marketing. We are a Derby-based charity working with at-risk young people, families, and communities, guided by a strong belief that early intervention is prevention. Our work focuses on building resilience, improving well-being, and creating positive opportunities for those who need them most. We’re looking for individuals who can help: - Strengthen governance, compliance, and risk management (Legal) - Provide oversight and assurance around safeguarding practice (Safeguarding) - Support our voice, visibility, and impact through effective communications (Comms/Marketing) You don’t need previous trustee experience; we welcome both professional expertise and lived experience. Trustees provide strategic guidance, support good governance, and act as a critical friend to the leadership team. Board meetings are held quarterly, with opportunities to contribute in line with your skills. The role is voluntary (reasonable expenses covered). We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and strongly encourage applications from underrepresented groups. 📧 To express interest or find out more, please contact: [email protected]

Recently, Nicolle attended the Blue Light Emergency Services Day event held at Ilkeston Market Place to mark the end of Derbyshire’s week-long knife crime intensification initiative Op Sceptre. ✅ Officers from Ilkeston Police SNT and the Constabulary’s dedicated Youth Engagement Team were joined by colleagues from across policing including the Roads Policing Unit, Rural Crime Team, Dog Section, and Police Bike Team. 🚓 Partners from Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service, East Midlands Ambulance Service, Blood Bikes, and First Responders also took part, alongside the Supporting Communities mobile youth bus offering interactive activities, including rolling out virtual reality headsets to interact with young people. 🎮 It was an opportunity for Nicolle to meet with lots of key emergency service partners that serve our communities, who work tirelessly to keep communities safe. 🤝 Thank you to all the residents who turned out and showed fantastic community spirit by engaging with our partners and enjoying a day that brought everyone together. 👏 #SaferAndStrongerTogether #DeliveringForDerbyshire #DerbyshireOPCC

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🎓 @SupportingCIO at the @DerbyUni Employability Event! 🌟 We were delighted to attend the @DerbyUni Employability Event, where we connected with talented students and graduates who are passionate about making a positive difference in their communities. It was fantastic to share what we do at Supporting Communities, from our 1:1 youth and family support to our community projects that help people build confidence, skills, and brighter futures. 🌍✨ We’re always looking to engage with individuals who share our values and want to be part of positive change. 👉 To find out more about opportunities with us, visit linktr.ee/supportingcomm… or email [email protected]. #SupportingCommunities #UniversityOfDerby #EmployabilityEvent #CommunitySupport #YouthWork #FamilySupport #MakingADifference #TogetherWeThrive