Great News!
Stephen Wright (pictured) Chair of Grassland Hasmoor Big Local
After much hard work by those involved in Grassland Hasmoor...Big Local, I am delighted to announce as the Chair that we have 2 fantastic new facilities ready to open. In Grassmoor, a brand new, purpose built, Community Pavilion has just been completed.
This project led by Grassmoor Parish Council, and assisted by the local Cricket and Football Clubs, will provide much needed community space for local groups and residents, for activities, events and family occasions, eg parties and celebrations, and a great asset for Barnes Park and the sporting fraternity. In Hasland, the Working Mens Club, Grassland Hasmoor Futures and the Friends of Hasland Hub have come together to redevelop the Club to become Hasland's Community Hub, aptly named 'The Hub @ The Club'. Again, this will create a great community space for local groups and organisations. Both projects have been funded by Grassland Hasmoor...Big Local, through the National Lottery, totalling over £325,000 of investment. In addition to these funds, both projects have been successful in accessing other grants worth in the region of £275,000, which is an amazing achievement for all those involved, and a testimony to a great deal of patience, perseverance and passion. Well done to everyone!
If you would like to book a space at the Hub @ The Club, whether that be for community group meetings, activity classes, training workshops, conferences, or even for social functions (i.e. anniversary, birthdays etc.), please download the Booking Form here, along with the Room Rates here"
We need to hear from YOU!
.If you have any questions, comments or wish to get involved we would love to hear from you so that together the people who live in Grassmoor and Hasland can make their community an even better place to live. If you need any more information on Grassland Hasmoor Big Local or how to get involved, or would like to discuss an idea please contact our Support Workers:
- Dallas on 07825 183569 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Karin on 07825 294346 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Stephen Wright (Chair) Grassland Hasmoor...Big Local
The important bits of Big Local are:
- It is "resident-driven"
- It aims to support local talent
- It embraces local skills & energy
- It aims to inspire ambition
- It is practical and innovative
- It aims to be fun and exciting
We have already spoken to many people in Grassmoor and Hasland to find out their priorities and are keen to continue to engage and include as many people as possible in the Partnership, working groups and local events and activities.
Our Progress to Date
The Grassland Hasmoor....Big Local Partnership has developed and funded a range of projects, activities and events across both Hasland and Grassmoor since the start of the Big Local programme. It has worked through local Topic-based Working Groups, focused around the agreed priorities of Children & Young People, Green & Open Spaces, Senior Citizens, Built Environment and Community Development, which have driven the programme forward. Some Working Groups have delivered activities themselves, some have enabled local community groups to deliver the work, and when required, some Working Groups have commissioned expert delivery partners, such as Valley CiDS.
Click here to find out more information about what has been achieved, and what we want to deliver.
Our New Locally Trusted Organisation:
Following the excellent work of Links CVS and North East Derbyshire District Council, the Grassland Hasmoor....Big Local Partnership decided to set up its own Locally Trusted Organisation (LTO). Primarily, this would be a legal body that would receive funds from the Local Trust and manage the distribution of grants on behalf of the Grassland Hasmoor....Big Local Partnership. However, it also felt that this new body should also play a vital role in the community renewal of Hasland and Grassmoor, becoming a 'go-to' local regeneration agency that would be a key element of Grassland Hasmoor...Big Local's Succession Plan and ensure a long-term, sustainable impact.
In 2019 Grassland Hasmoor Futures was formed as a Company Limited by Guarantee, and was approved as the LTO by the Local Trust in March 2020. As well as successfully taking up the duties and responsibilities of an LTO, it was commissioned to deliver a number of projects for the Grassland Hasmoor...Big Local, such as the Community Support Service, employing staff and running a small grants programme. The Charity Commission awarded it charitable status in November 2020
Click here to find out more information about Grassland Hasmoor Futures.
Our Ambitions for the Future:
The Grassland Hasmoor....Big Local Partnership, working through Grassland Hasmoor Futures, has big plans for the future. As well as ensuring the remaining Big Local funds go as far as possible, attract additional funding and maximise its impact, we want to:
- Make the most of the current investments into the Haslands' Community Hub - The Hub@The Club, and to the Grassmoor Sports, Leisure & Community Hub on Barnes Park, ensuring that they become great resources for the local community;
- Build on the fantastic work that the Green & Open Spaces Working Group has done in attracting over £2m in developing the area's green infrastructure;
- Work with other funders in bringing derelict and redundant buildings back to life, investing in them to become viable and income generating community assets; and
- Secure future income streams to continue the Big Local initiative beyond 2025
Click hereto download the Grassland Hasmoor... Big Local Plan.
Click here to download the Grassland Hasmoor Community Profile
Click here to view Grassland Hasmoor Terms of Reference.