Links

artsderbyshire

Provides information on arts activities, venues, artists and arts organisations for the general public, tourists and the arts professional sector.
www.artsderbyshire.org.uk (opens in a new window)

The Big Lottery Fund

The Big Lottery Fund distributes half of all National Lottery good causes funding across the UK. The Big Lottery Fund wants to bring real improvements to communities and to the lives of people most in need through the grants it awards. The three main themes for funding are community learning and creating opportunity; promoting community cohesion and safety; and promoting well being.
www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/recipient/index.htm (opens in a new window)

Business Link

Advisors at Business Link work to provide information, advice and training to help local creative industries and creative practitioners achieve their potential.
www.dncc.co.uk (opens in a new window)  
www.businesslink.gov.uk/eastmidlands (opens in a new window) 

Creative Industries Network

Creative Industries Network exists to provide a sustainable network for independent creative businesses throughout Derbyshire. It’s philosophy is to encourage growth through collaboration and to provide a forum and collective voice for the industry.
www.creative-cin.co.uk (opens in a new window)

Derbyshire County Council Adult Community Education

Derbyshire County Council’s Adult Community Education Service organises over 3500 courses and activities in 250 venues across the County.
www.derbyshire.gov.uk/adulteducation (opens in a new window)

Derbyshire County Council Creative Industries

The Derbyshire County Council Creative Industries page contains useful links to partners that offer support to creative enterprises across the county.
www.derbyshire.gov.uk/business/economic/creative_industries (opens in a new window)

Design Factory

Design Factory - Shaping the future of craft and design in the East Midlands.
To find out how you can benefit or get involved visit the website, email info@designfactory.org.uk or ring 01529 414830 / 414532.
www.connect-uk.org (opens in a new window)

Fased

Fased is a membership organisation offering support and development to Freelance and Self Employed Disabled people in the arts.
www.fased.org (opens in a new window)

FolkArts England

FolkArts England is a national development agency for Folk Roots and Traditional Music. We are funded by Arts Council England and cover the Association of Festival Organisers (AFO), Folk Arts Network (FAN) and Shooting Roots, our Youth Project. Our main purpose is to help and encourage people to understand, work with and help develop the Folk and Acoustic Music traditions.
www.folkarts-england.org (opens in a new window)

Glassball Art Projects

Working creatively with innovative digital technology; film, photography, design, plus much more.
www.glassball.org.uk (opens in a new window)

Voluntary Arts Network

We work with policy makers, funders and politicians to improve the environment for everyone participating in the arts, from small local groups to large national organisations, and we offer information, advice and training to those in the voluntary arts sector.
www.voluntaryarts.org (opens in a new window)