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Together on Thursday provide a warm space on Thursdays from November to the end of April. Open 10.15am to 1.15am for drinks and biscuits. A hot 2 course meal served at 12 noon. All free and open to all

Home-Start Erewash offers support to local parents facing a difficult time. Families in Erewash struggling with post-natal illness, isolation, physical health problems, bereavement and many other issues could receive bespoke support, friendship and guidance from a volunteer who will spend around two hours a week in a family’s home supporting them in the ways they need. Parents may choose to come along to one of our weekly Connection Cafes in Ilkeston or Long Eaton and meet other families. Parents with babies and young children might like to attend our Nest group; a supportive six-week programme designed to promote Perinatal and Infant Mental Health (PIMH) for parents and carers with children aged 0–2 years. In addition, Home-Start Erewash support children and their families to get ready for school. Through evidence-backed, fun activity-focused group sessions, we help children to develop the vital skills they need to successfully transition into formal education. From games to practice key skills like sitting and listening, to really practical stuff like how to hold a pencil or use a pair of scissors - Sunflowers is making a big difference to local families. This is a 6-week program which takes place at least 4 times a year .

Erewash Voluntary Action (EVA) is a local charity dedicated to supporting and strengthening voluntary and community groups across Erewash. We help organisations develop their activities, build capacity, and grow with confidence. Working in partnership with local authorities, health services, and education providers, EVA plays an active role in improving services and developing new initiatives that benefit the local community.​We offer a wide range of training opportunities to help groups gain new skills and become more effective in their work.​EVA also promotes the voice of the voluntary and community sector at county and regional levels. We are regularly consulted by national, regional, and local government bodies on issues and policies that affect the Erewash community.​Through our Volunteer Centre , we help people find rewarding ways to get involved. We promote volunteering, advertise opportunities, and recruit and train volunteers for both local organisations and our own projects.​Community groups and organisations are welcome to join EVA as members — contact us to find out how you can get involved.