Local Support Chesterfield

Hidden Gems and Small Groups

A place to spotlight small organisations, informal groups and local projects that people may not always hear about.

Small groups matter

Many of the most welcoming community spaces are small, informal or run by volunteers.

Local visibility

This section can help tiny organisations, new groups and grassroots projects reach more people.

Hidden Gems is designed to become one of the things that makes Local Support Chesterfield feel different: a place where smaller groups can be noticed, not only the organisations with the biggest budgets or social media reach.

Groups featured here might include informal coffee mornings, creative groups, neighbourhood projects, peer support spaces, small charities, community cafes or local initiatives that quietly make a difference.