Derby County Community Trust

Our wide-ranging Schools projects support a number of areas including events, coaching, curriculum teaching, teacher support, physical and mental health and engaging families. Our Education and Employability department provide opportunities for learners of all ages at all levels, from post-16 studies through to degree programmes and employability projects. At Derby County Community Trust we welcome teenagers to take part in an unforgettable experience where they learn to be more independent, confident and innovative. We run a number of mental health projects to support the wellbeing of anybody who may need our help. Our projects range from drop-in sessions for those feeling worries or anxious through to providing sessions for those with diagnosed mental health problems. Derby County Community Trusts Health projects are wide-ranging and all aim to tackle a particular health inequality. Different projects focus on various physical and mental health issues and work with individuals from 0 to 100! Our long-running Disability projects support individuals with physical disabilities and/or additional needs through pan-disability or impairment specific football sessions. Taking delivery to young people on their doorsteps to remove barriers of travel and cost, we want to create a level playing field for children and young people through our Community Engagement sessions. Since the beginning of the Coronavirus pandemic, both Derby County Football Club and Derby County Community Trust have been wholeheartedly committed to supporting our local community. Stay Safe. Stay Fit. Stay Connected. has responded to public need as the pandemic has changed restrictions and affected livelihoods. It will continue to address local issues and support local initiatives to raise spirits, provide relief and most importantly ensure that anyone who needs help is able to find it.