Save Headway Derby: £15k Needed to Keep Lifeline Open

A spokesperson for a Derby charity has warned that the organisation faces closure within six months due to funding issues.

Headway Derby supports survivors of brain injury but has been forced to launch an urgent appeal to raise £15,000 by the end of August, in the wake of a sudden reduction of funding described as "essential.".

Spokesperson Charli Ashcroft said: "Without this support, the organisation faces the heartbreaking possibility of shutting its doors, leaving some of the most vulnerable members of our community without the lifeline they desperately rely on to remain safe, well, and connected."

For over three decades, Headway Derby has provided a safe and supportive environment for the members of Derbyshire and East Staffordshire living with the long-term effects of brain injury; helping them rebuild their lives, regain independence, and avoid falling into crisis. 

The charity offers a wide range of specialist services designed to support recovery, promote independence, and reduce social isolation. These include:

• 1-1 outreach and advocacy, helping service users navigate benefits, housing, and health services 
• Crisis prevention support for those at risk of harm and hospitalisation 
• Emotional support for families coping with the effects of brain injury
• Peer groups offering community, connection, and skill building

This unfortunate crisis comes from a significant change to external funding, which has left the charity in an unsustainable financial position. With less than two months to raise the vital funds, Headway Derby are calling on the public for help. 

How to help:
• Donate online.
• Contact: mail @ headwayderby.org | 01332 980044
• Spread the word

Charlie added: "Every donation, no matter how big or small, will go directly to keeping Headway Derby’s essential services running. We’re not just raising funds; we are fighting for our future."