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Find out who to contact for help if you're thinking of starting your own group or business in Nottinghamshire.

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Community and voluntary sector groups

Interested in setting up your own community group or would you like to take your voluntary work to the next level?

Nottinghamshire County Council's Community and Voluntary Sector Team can offer support with various aspects of running a community or voluntary sector group including writing a constitution, advice on policies, meetings, preparing accounts and budgeting.

They can also support you to access relevant sources of funding, such as grants, to help you turn your ambitions for your community into reality.

Contact the Communities and Voluntary Sector Team by:

Telephone: 0115 977 2041
Email: cvs.team@nottscc.gov.uk

Read more about support for the community and voluntary sector (Nottinghamshire County Council)


Private sector groups

If you wish to start up or grow a private sector group in Nottinghamshire you can access support and advice from the county council and it's partners.

Get business advice (Nottinghamshire County Council)

Last updated: 24 March 2026