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Alex Timpson Trust generously donate £2,000 to support Children First Derby

Alex Timpson Trust generously donate £2,000 to support Children First Derby

The Alex Timpson Trust have made a generous donation of £2,000 to Children First Derby, helping to support vulnerable children, young people and families across the County Read more

Published: 5th July, 2022

Author: Kerrie Oxford

Climbing High Club proves to be a Soaring Success

Climbing High Club proves to be a Soaring Success

Due to the success of Children First Derby’s Climbing High Club, the popular climbing club sessions are set to increase due to high demand. Read more

Published: 28th June, 2022

Author: Kerrie Oxford

Children First Derby Bid Fond Farewell to Long Standing Treasurer

Children First Derby Bid Fond Farewell to Long Standing Treasurer

Children First Derby bid a fond farewell to well respected Treasurer, David Ball, after 16 years of dedicated service Read more

Published: 15th June, 2022

Author: Kerrie Oxford

Welcome to the Team Siraj

Welcome to the Team Siraj

We're delighted to welcome Siraj Ali to the Children First Derby team, as Mentoring Service Assistant Read more

Published: 31st May, 2022

Author: Kerrie Oxford

Children First Derby Platinum Jubilee Afternoon Tea raises £2,500

Children First Derby Platinum Jubilee Afternoon Tea raises £2,500

Children First Derby celebrated the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with a special Platinum Afternoon Tea event– which raised £2,500 to help support local children, young people and families Read more

Published: 26th May, 2022

Author: Kerrie Oxford

Children enjoy bowling trip to Tenpin Derby

Children enjoy bowling trip to Tenpin Derby

Some of our supported children and young people enjoyed a recent trip to Tenpin Derby to try their hand at bowling, as part of our Family Support and Mentoring Service’s holiday activity programme Read more

Published: 18th May, 2022

Author: Kerrie Oxford

Children First Derby Celebrate Coveted Queen's Award at Buckingham Palace

Children First Derby Celebrate Coveted Queen's Award at Buckingham Palace

Children First Derby representatives enjoyed a splendid Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace in a belated celebration of winning the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service in 2020 Read more

Published: 12th May, 2022

Author: Kerrie Oxford

Children enjoy fun filled activity day at Oxygen Freejumping Derby

Children enjoy fun filled activity day at Oxygen Freejumping Derby

Some of our supported children and young people enjoyed an action-packed activity day at Oxygen Freejumping Derby as part of Children First Derby’s holiday activity scheme Read more

Published: 3rd May, 2022

Updated: 4th May, 2022

Author: Kerrie Oxford

Children First Derby's latest Wellbeing Course - Referrals Welcome

Children First Derby's latest Wellbeing Course - Referrals Welcome

After the hugely successful launch of our unique 8-week interactive wellbeing programme, we are now accepting referrals for our next Reach for Wellbeing Workshops, commencing on Wednesday 25th May 2022 Read more

Published: 28th April, 2022

Updated: 31st May, 2022

Author: Kerrie Oxford

Easter Egg Campaign Proves to be a Huge Success

Easter Egg Campaign Proves to be a Huge Success

This year's incredibly successful Easter Egg campaign has ensured that all our supported children and young people will receive a chocolate treat this Easter Read more

Published: 7th April, 2022

Updated: 8th April, 2022

Author: Kerrie Oxford

Children First Derby Charity Spring Ball raises over £8,000

Children First Derby Charity Spring Ball raises over £8,000

Children First Derby celebrated the hugely successful return of its popular annual Charity Spring Ball - which raised over £8,000 to help support local vulnerable children, young people, and families. Read more

Published: 29th March, 2022

Updated: 30th March, 2022

Author: Kerrie Oxford

Miller Homes Midlands Raises nearly £8,000 for Children First Derby

Miller Homes Midlands Raises nearly £8,000 for Children First Derby

New homes builder, Miller Homes East Midlands, has raised almost £8,000 for chosen charity Children First Derby, extending their partnership and support throughout 2022 Read more

Published: 17th March, 2022

Author: Kerrie Oxford

Wayne Rooney Donates Signed Football Boots to support Children First Derby

Wayne Rooney Donates Signed Football Boots to support Children First Derby

DCFC Manager Wayne Rooney, and players Festy Ebosele, and Jason Knight, donate their signed football boots, to join a host of other Derby County Football Club signed items, as auction prizes for Children First Derby’s upcoming Charity Spring Ball. Read more

Published: 3rd March, 2022

Updated: 18th March, 2022

Author: Kerrie Oxford

Clan Derby raises over £1,000 for Children First Derby

Clan Derby raises over £1,000 for Children First Derby

Local group, Clan Derby, raises £1,303.65 for its chosen charity partner, Children First Derby Read more

Published: 28th February, 2022

Author: Kerrie Oxford

Neish Consultancy Delivers Specialist Training to Benefit Children First Derby Fundraising Team

Neish Consultancy Delivers Specialist Training to Benefit Children First Derby Fundraising Team

Children First Derby Fundraising team receive specialist training from Neish Consultancy - with bespoke training for Youth Forum members to follow. Read more

Published: 23rd February, 2022

Author: Kerrie Oxford

Children First Derby Partners with University of Derby Rugby Football Club

Children First Derby Partners with University of Derby Rugby Football Club

The University of Derby Rugby Football Club selects Children First Derby as their chosen charity partner. Read more

Published: 2nd February, 2022

Author: Kerrie Oxford

Smith Partnership Solicitors Proudly Sponsors Charity Spring Ball 2022

Smith Partnership Solicitors Proudly Sponsors Charity Spring Ball 2022

We recently met with Claire Twells, Business Development Partner at Smith Partnership Solicitors, who are proudly sponsoring Children First Derby's Charity Spring Ball 2022. Read more

Published: 26th January, 2022

Author: Kerrie Oxford

Shakespeare Inn Darts Competition helps to raise £1,500 for Children First Derby

Shakespeare Inn Darts Competition helps to raise £1,500 for Children First Derby

A recent charity darts competition held at the Shakespeare Inn in Shardlow has helped to raise an impressive £1,500 for Children First Derby. Read more

Published: 17th January, 2022

Author: Kerrie Oxford

Children First Derby Launch Reach for Wellbeing Workshops

Children First Derby Launch Reach for Wellbeing Workshops

Working in partnership with Being Me, Children First Derby is launching a unique 8-week interactive course to support parents and carers, aimed at helping to improve mental and physical health and wellbeing Read more

Published: 12th January, 2022

Updated: 26th January, 2022

Author: Kerrie Oxford

Children Enjoy Action Packed Activity Day at Swadlincote Snowsports Centre

Children Enjoy Action Packed Activity Day at Swadlincote Snowsports Centre

Our supported children and young people recently enjoyed an action-packed snow activity day at Swadlincote Snowsports Centre, as part of the charity's Activity Scheme Read more

Published: 6th January, 2022

Author: Kerrie Oxford

Pentagon Motor Group present Children First Derby with a Sponsorship Cheque for £3,000

Pentagon Motor Group present Children First Derby with a Sponsorship Cheque for £3,000

Representatives from Pentagon Motor Group recently met with some of the Children First Derby team to present them with a £3,000 sponsorship cheque for this year's Fashion Show Event. Read more

Published: 5th January, 2022

Author: Kerrie Oxford

Rail Forum Midlands Christmas Luncheon Raises over £2,000 for Children First Derby

Rail Forum Midlands Christmas Luncheon Raises over £2,000 for Children First Derby

We enjoyed a fantastic afternoon at the Rail Forum Midlands Christmas Luncheon recently – which raised over £2,000 to help support Children First Derby. Read more

Published: 20th December, 2021

Author: Kerrie Oxford

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas...

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas...

Each year staff and volunteers at Children First Derby make sure our centre looks as festive as possible for the supported children who use our supervised contact rooms over the Christmas period. And this year we've had some additional artistic help... Read more

Published: 9th December, 2021

Author: Kerrie Oxford

BBC East Midlands Today Film Children First Derby Drama Group

BBC East Midlands Today Film Children First Derby Drama Group

It was great to welcome the BBC East Midlands Today team into the Children First Derby offices recently - filming footage of the Children First Derby Drama Group Read more

Published: 6th December, 2021

Author: Kerrie Oxford

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  • Climbing High Club proves to be a Soaring Success

    Climbing High Club proves to be a Soaring Success

    Due to the success of Children First Derby’s Climbing High Club, the popular climbing club sessions are set to increase due to high demand.

  • Children First Derby Bid Fond Farewell to Long Standing Treasurer

    Children First Derby Bid Fond Farewell to Long Standing Treasurer

    Children First Derby bid a fond farewell to well respected Treasurer, David Ball, after 16 years of dedicated service

  • Welcome to the Team Siraj

    Welcome to the Team Siraj

    We're delighted to welcome Siraj Ali to the Children First Derby team, as Mentoring Service Assistant

  • Children First Derby Platinum Jubilee Afternoon Tea raises £2,500

    Children First Derby Platinum Jubilee Afternoon Tea raises £2,500

    Children First Derby celebrated the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee with a special Platinum Afternoon Tea event– which raised £2,500 to help support local children, young people and families

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  • Who We Are

    Who We Are

    Children First Derby is a Derby based charity that works with vulnerable children, young people, and families, to make a positive impact in their lives and the local community.

  • Our A-Z Fundraising Ideas

    Our A-Z Fundraising Ideas

  • Mentoring Services

    Mentoring Services

    Children First Derby provides one-to-one mentoring services, helping children and young people grow in confidence, and develop resilience in managing the daily challenges in their lives.

  • Supervised Contact Services

    Supervised Contact Services

    Children First Derby provides supervised contact services for children, referred by social workers. Our contact centre offers a safe and friendly environment, supporting positive contact between children and their families.

  • Volunteer Roles

    Volunteer Roles

    Children First Derby offers volunteering opportunities in Mentoring, Family Support, Fundraising and Administration roles.

  • Family Support Services

    Family Support Services

    Children First Derby provides a Family Support Service to develop parenting skills and to help strengthen the parent-child relationship. We work with families to improve their home environments. We also help them to access health, education and community services where necessary.

  • Careers

    Careers

    Join Children First Derby in supporting vulnerable children and young people and their families by starting a new and rewarding career. View all our vacancies here.

  • Volunteer Applications

    Volunteer Applications

    The following application forms are available to download; Family Support Service, Mentoring Service and Volunteering application forms.

  • Our Trustees

    Our Trustees

    Meet our seven, wonderful Trustees...

  • Wayne Rooney Donates Signed Football Boots to support Children First Derby

    Wayne Rooney Donates Signed Football Boots to support Children First Derby

    DCFC Manager Wayne Rooney, and players Festy Ebosele, and Jason Knight, donate their signed football boots, to join a host of other Derby County Football Club signed items, as auction prizes for Children First Derby’s upcoming Charity Spring Ball.

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