Each of England's nine regions has a regional faith forum, which acts as a clear point of contact for faith communities, encouraging partnerships, sharing and learning from one another. Find out who your regional faith forum is in the East Midlands.

18 organisations (VCS, local authorities and academic institutions) lead on promoting active learning and citizenship in their local communities. Click here for details of the Take Part lead partners in the East Midlands.

The National Empowerment Partnership (NEP) is committed to supporting and improving empowerment activities across England. Click here for details of the National Empowerment Partnerhsip lead partner in the East Midlands.

Small, local community groups with an average annual income of £30,000 or less can apply for a grant of £250 - £5000. To apply for a grant, you need to apply directly to your nearerst Grassroots Grants local funder. Find your nearest local funder here.

If you would like to find out more about donating to Grassroots Grants, speak directly to your nearest local funder. Through the endowment match challenge, if you give to your local community, so will the government - doubling your donation. Find your nearest local funder here.