Author: Pete Gill

From the outset, our local councillors have been enthusiastic supporters of our project, offering advice and helping us to find a site and begin the planning process. Find out who your local councillor is here.

Part of Community Action, DACP fund community groups across Derby. They encourage community groups, projects and initiatives that aim to make a real difference in people’s lives. Visit their funding web page.

Mansfield Building Society have awarded us funding during 2025 as part of their Community Support Scheme. They are along established East Midlands mutual building society, since 1870. Visit their website.

From the outset Oakwood Neighbours Shed have received invaluable help from our Councillors for the Oakwood and Chaddesden areas of the City. This has either been in the form of support for our project both locally and within the council or assisting in securing a site through Leisure United and the planning process for it. Derby City Council

Leisure United are a major partner for Oakwood Neighbours Shed. In the autumn of 2025 they kindly agreed to offer us a portion of their site at the Old Racecourse in Derby, on which to build our new shed. Click here to go to the Leisure United web site.