Changing Lives
Using the power of Derby County Football Club to improve lives and communities.
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Our programmes
Coaching
Our Coaching programmes are at the heart of what we offer at the Derby County Community Trust. These are the grassroots and talent identification programmes which provide physical activity and coaching to youngsters across Derbyshire.
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Schools
Our wide-ranging Schools projects support a number of areas including events, coaching, curriculum teaching, teacher support, physical and mental health and engaging families.
Read moreEducation and Employability
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.
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NCS
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.
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Mental Health
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.
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Health
Derby County Community Trust’s 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!
Read moreDisability
Our long-running Disability projects support individuals with physical disabilities and/or additional needs through pan-disability or impairment specific football sessions.
Read moreCommunity Engagement
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.
Read moreUpcoming events
Ability Counts Belper (6-12 Years)
Saturday 19th October
9:00am - 11:00am
Belper Leisure Centre
Ability Counts Belper (13-18 Years)
Saturday 19th October
9:00am - 11:00am
Belper Leisure Centre
Derby County Community Trust is the charitable arm of Derby County Football Club. We aim to provide opportunities and experiences with the overall aim to improve lives and communities.
We have been in operation since the mid-90s and became an official charity in 2008. We currently run over 40 projects, working with individuals from 0 to 100 years old in over 200 weekly sessions.
Use the power of Derby County Football Club to improve lives and communities through sport, physical activity, health and education.
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