Chellaston Community Centre

General information

in the early 1980's a constitution was painstakingly prepared by a small group of residents with the aim of creating an Association with the long term aim of building a Community centre for the residents of Chellaston. Discussions were held with Derby City Council who agreed to match our funding pound for pound when we achieved £20k.
The "village" as it could be described then was involved in significant fundraising events, our community centre at that time was using the senior school, local pubs or one of Crockers marquees.

In 1987 we hit our target and so surprised were the City Council that they doubled their contribution in the form of a grant to £40k. The CCA along with Architects designed the original section of the building and it was built at a cost of £85k. This required the CCA obtaining a £25k interest free 7 year repayment loan with the Council and the leasing of land to the CCA by the City Council at a peppercorn rent.

In 1988 the building was opened and it was used regularly for CCA fundraising activities as well user groups. In 2001 the extension was built with £91k of Section 106 monies provided by the housing developers of East & West Chellaston and a further £36k in 2011/2012 for further improvements/repairs.

Chellaston Community Association, has Charitable Status and the elected committee members are trustees of the Association and the Management Committee of the Centre. All residents of Chellaston, over 18 years are members of the Association.