Testimonials from our Partners and Participants

"Since the introduction of our partnership working and the free Friday night football sessions in Wirksworth 3 years ago, calls for service regarding anti social behaviour have decreased by over 50%. This is a remarkable reduction,in this time the profile of the local police has been raised and the image of the town youngsters improved. Thanks go to derby county in the community, Anthony Gell school and most importantly the young people of Wirksworth"

 PC Douglas Eyre

"DCITC is a great example of partnership working. They have consistently committed sport and leisure activities to assist the Police in tackling and preventing anti social behaviour. DCITC have been dedicated in working with Derbyshire Constabulary and the various schemes have been successful and impressive. I have good reason to be thankful to them for their efforts in making Derbyshire a safe place to live, work and visit"

Chief Inspector Sunita Gamblin
Operations Manager – South Area
D Division

"My son, aged 8, takes part in a weekly group "T.I.P.S." which meets at The Pingle School Swadlincote. It is a fantastic opportunity for the
group to enhance their skills and learn new ones from some amazing coaches, who are great with the children. The skills are tailored to
the children and enables them to move further in their development. I am sure I am not alone in saying my son very much looks forward to
attending the sessions!"

Sonita Robertson (Parent)

"Derby County in the Community have provided high-quality PPA cover PE sessions for our school over the past two years, and I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending this to other primary schools. I am happy to be contacted should you require further information."

Sue Hart
Acting Headteacher - Netherseal St Peter’s C E Controlled Primary School

"Derby County in the Community are a regular fixture at Normanton Park and Derby Arboretum. Their free, football coaching sessions provide a brilliant opportunity for positive engagement with local young people and have helped us deliver an active, vibrant programme of sporting activities in our parks."

Hannah Chapman
Community Parks Officer (West)
Derby City Council

"I just wanted to email you and say thank you so much for an amazing day on saturday. The boys tell me they had the best day of their lives and we couldn't have asked for better treatment from all at derby county in the community. If you ever need mascots at short notice I know the boys would jump at the chance of being able to do it again! "

Claire Davenport (Parent)

"The partnership with Derby County Football Club has improved pupils personal development and creativity. They thoroughly enjoy physical activity and nearly all of them attend the extra-curricular sport clubs run by Derby County in the Community."

Mickley Infant School Ofstead Report - May 2010