New outreach worker to support families struggling with finances or wellbeing

A new community outreach worker will support families who are struggling with their finances or wellbeing in north east Derbyshire. The service, created by North East Derbyshire Council, will offer one-to-one support to families in their [...]

Vouchers issued under Energy Bills Support Scheme to expire this month

Vouchers issued under the Energy Bills Support Scheme are set to expire at the end of this month. The scheme, which ended in March, gave every household a £400 discount on their energy bills for winter 2022 to 2023. The Energy Bills S [...]

Expert view: 'Spring Budget sends wrong messages to benefit claimants'

Derbyshire Unemployed Workers' Centres (DUWC) provides support and advice to people who claim benefits in Derbyshire - and provide drop-in support sessions in Alfreton as part of this. They have writ [...]

Volunteers to open community food pantry in Stonebroom

A group of volunteers are set to open a community food pantry in Stonebroom next week. The Stonebroom Community Food Pantry will officially open for the first time on Wednesday, March 15, but organisers will host an open day on Monday, M [...]

Ofgem to reduce energy price cap by almost £1,000

Ofgem will reduce the energy price cap by almost £1,000 in April, the energy regulator announced this morning (Monday, February 27). From April 1, the energy price cap will be set at an annual level of £3,280 for a dual fuel household pa [...]

Kids eat for free at Tesco cafes thanks to half term offer

Kids can eat for free at Tesco cafes thanks to an offer running during the February half term. The Kids Eat Free scheme launched in all Tesco cafes on Monday (February 13) and will run until Friday, February 24. The cafes will be offe [...]

Riddings Park Community Centre to launch Warm Space

Riddings Park Community Centre will launch a Warm Space this week. The West Street community centre will open up as a Warm Space for the first time tomorrow (Thursday, February 2) between 12pm and 2pm. Visitors will be able to enjoy a [...]

DUWC to provide advice and support at South Normanton and Alfreton food banks

Everyone who uses Trussell Trust food banks in South Normanton and Alfreton will now also have access to benefits advice and support from Derbyshire Unemployed Workers' Centres (DUWC). A new partnership between DUWC and South Normanton A [...]

Spotlight on two Alfreton area food banks after they receive cash funding boost

Two Alfreton area food banks have received cash donations thanks to funding raised by contractors in partnership with Futures Housing Group. South Normanton Area Food Bank and [...]

Alfreton's Loaves and Fishes Pantry Shop: What is it and how can you help?

Alfreton's Loaves and Fishes Pantry Shop is a new initiative providing essential items to those in need for just £1 a bag. The pantry, based at Alfreton Christian Centre in Hall Street, opened at the beginning of December and is open wee [...]