Case Studies

Matlock and Cromford Meadows Cricket Club

The cricket club provides for sporting opportunities within the community through cricket coaching and matches; helping people meet new friends, keep fit and learn new skills. The club has a small indoor facility for social events.

A £15,624 Community Resilience Grant from Derbyshire Dales District Council enabled the creation of a new patio/outdoor social space with attractive balustrading. This has created a more welcoming appearance (including improved disabled access) and created more usable space.

The expanding club now has a flat, usable outdoor social space on which to hold social functions and therefore generate much needed income.

Ray Mullaney (Junior Cricket Organiser) says:

Thanks to the Community Resilience Grant provided by DDDC we have been able to provide members with a highly attractive outdoor area from which they can not only watch the match but also organise social events. The area is already proving a big hit.

Case Studies

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    Thornbridge brewery

    Thornbridge Brewery

    Awarding-winning brewery reduces carbon emissions and costs with a £20k decarbonisation grant from Derbyshire Dales District Council.

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  • A Farming Life Advisor
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    The Farming Life Centre

    A Community Resilience Grant of £11,884 from Derbyshire Dales District Council has helped this local charity establish its Rural Befriending project.

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  • Kitchen equipment at Gallery Cafe
    Kitchen equipment at Gallery Cafe

    Gallery Cafe

    Major efficiencies have been made at this Bakewell cafe due to a £7,891 Small Business Adaptation from Derbyshire Dales District Council .

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