£220,000 funding award supports the future of community support in Erewash

Credit: EVA

Erewash Voluntary Action (EVA) has welcomed the award of £220,000 in funding from Erewash Borough Council over a two-year period, securing the continued delivery of vital voluntary sector infrastructure and volunteering support across the borough.

The investment will enable EVA to continue its essential role as the local Council for Voluntary Service (CVS) and Volunteer Centre, supporting community groups, charities and volunteers throughout Erewash. The funding will strengthen community development work, enhance volunteering opportunities, and provide much-needed stability to plan for long-term sustainability and growth of this key service.

Like many organisations within the VCSE (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise) sector, EVA has faced a prolonged period of uncertainty, with increasing demand for support alongside challenging funding conditions. This announcement represents a significant commitment to the value of infrastructure support and the role it plays in empowering local communities.

Through this funding, EVA will continue to:

• Provide practical support and development advice to local voluntary and community groups
• Recruit and match volunteers to meaningful opportunities across the borough
• Strengthen partnerships and collaboration within the VCSE sector
• Explore future sustainability and long-term development to ensure continued resilience

Erewash Borough Council and EVA have a long history of working closely together to support residents and community organisations. This funding award demonstrates continued confidence in the importance of a strong local voluntary sector infrastructure.

James Bromley, Chief Executive Officer of Erewash Voluntary Action, said: “We are incredibly grateful to Erewash Borough Council for this significant investment in EVA and the wider voluntary sector. The past few years have been particularly challenging for many VCSE organisations, with rising demand and funding uncertainty placing real pressure on local groups.

“This funding not only helps towards the continuation of essential CVS and volunteering support across the borough, but also gives us the opportunity to focus on long-term sustainability and development. Strong infrastructure support is fundamental to empowering communities, and we are proud to continue working alongside the Council to strengthen and grow Erewash’s voluntary sector for the future.”

EVA remains committed to championing the voluntary and community sector across Erewash, ensuring that local organisations and volunteers have the support they need to thrive and make a lasting difference.