Our Mission
Root2Rise CIC exists to support charities, CICs and community organisations across the East Midlands.
We believe the best solutions start with a conversation.
By understanding your organisation and the impact you want to make, we can help connect you with opportunities, partnerships, volunteers, funding support and practical resources that help your organisation grow and thrive.
Together, we're building stronger communities through collaboration, innovation and shared purpose.
Our Focus Areas
Help your organisation save time and work smarter through AI. From everyday admin to content creation and automation, we provide practical training that makes AI accessible, useful and easy to implement.
Build valuable relationships with charities, businesses and community organisations across the East Midlands. Our networking events encourage collaboration, knowledge sharing and partnerships that create lasting local impact.
We connect charities with volunteers, learners and future talent. Our matching approach helps organisations find the right people while giving volunteers meaningful opportunities to develop skills and experience.
Access welcoming, fully equipped meeting rooms, training spaces and collaborative environments. Our facilities provide charities and community groups with professional spaces to meet, learn and work together.
We help organisations discover funding opportunities, strengthen applications and build long-term sustainability. Whether you're applying for your first grant or your next major project, we're here to support you.
Whether you're starting a new organisation or growing an existing one, we provide practical guidance, advice and connections to help charities and CICs develop with confidence and make a greater impact.
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Our Connections
East Midlands Chamber
Community Member
As proud Community Members of the East Midlands Chamber, we're connected to one of the region's largest business networks, giving charities and CICs access to networking opportunities, expert advice, training and valuable partnerships across the East Midlands.
EMA Training
Strategic Partner
EMA Training supports our mission by delivering funded AI training for charities and promoting meaningful volunteering opportunities to learners. Together, we're helping organisations embrace innovation while creating long-term volunteer placements.
Derby College
Education Partner
Derby College works with Root2Rise to connect students with rewarding volunteer opportunities that support their studies. Together, we're helping charities access enthusiastic volunteers while giving learners valuable real-world experience.
