The Children and Young People Emotional Wellbeing Small Grants Scheme is now open for applications - find out more here
The Chesterfield Health and Wellbeing Partnership Board exists to provide a platform to support local partners in working together to improve health and wellbeing, and reduce health inequalities in Chesterfield.
The partnership exists:
- to oversee the development and implementation of an agreed Chesterfield Health and Wellbeing Partnership Board Plan to respond to existing and future health and wellbeing issues in Chesterfield
- to ensure that the Chesterfield Health and Wellbeing Partnership Board plan aligns with the Derbyshire Health and Wellbeing Strategy, and Chesterfield Health and Wellbeing Partnership Board priorities
- to monitor and review the delivery and performance of projects and interventions contained in the Chesterfield Health and Wellbeing Partnership Board plan
- to identify, share and help secure resources to support the Chesterfield Health and Wellbeing Partnership Board work related to improving health and wellbeing and reducing health inequalities
- to oversee responsibilities and funding devolved to sub-groups (networks)
- to oversee a commissioning panel to make decisions on grant and funding applications
The priorities of the partnership are to:
Tackle the four main risk factors that lead to poor health:
- smoking
- inactivity
- poor diet
- alcohol consumption
Support good mental health:
- suicide prevention
- children and young people mental health
Support communities to be resilient and independent:
- housing
- falls prevention
- cost of living
- winter preparedness
Tackle child poverty and enable children and young people in Derbyshire to start well:
- school readiness
- financial inclusion
See the terms of reference here.
Project funding
Each network has been allocated funding to spend on projects in their geographical area or subject area.
Guidance on how to apply for the funding and the application form can be found below:
| Network funding guidance 2026-2027 |  (PDF 210 KB) |
| Network funding application form |  (Word 456 KB) |
| Network project monitoring form | (Word 347 KB) |
The Children and Young People Emotional Wellbeing Small Grants Scheme 2026 to 2027
The scheme aims to support community-based projects that improve the emotional wellbeing of children and young people in Chesterfield through early help, prevention, and positive activities that build confidence, resilience, connection, and inclusion.
Grants of up to £2,000 are available for eligible voluntary, community and not-for-profit organisations delivering activities for children and young people aged 0 to 18 years (or up to 25 years for those with additional needs).
Round 1 is now open and will close on 30 September 2026.
If you have any questions about the fund or would like to discuss a potential application, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Terms of reference
| Chesterfield Health and Wellbeing Partnership Board terms of reference | (PDF 1.07 MB) |
| Network terms of reference | (PDF 176 KB) |