Advisory Groups 

There are several groups in the Ripley Township working to offer advice and support to residents across the community. 
 
Amber Valley CVS logo that reads Centre for Voluntary Services Amber Valley CVS at an event with a table full of leaflets and a CVS representative is chatting to members of the public. Amber Valley CVS staff with Ripley Mayor Councillor Paul Lobley presenting a large cheque donation

Amber Valley CVS 

Main contact name: Lynn Allison 
 
Tel: 01773 512076 
 
Email: admin@avcvs.org 
 
Location: 33 Market Place, RIPLEY, Derbyshire DE5 3HA 
 
Opening times: Monday and Friday 9am-4.30pm 
 
Amber Valley CVS offers free advice on forming or developing volunteering activities, whether you're an individual or part of a group. We also provide support with funding, governance, volunteer management, a Befriending Service, and household support. Additionally, we have access to Social Prescribers who are linked to local GP surgeries. 
Amber Valley Access logo with an arrow pointing upstairs

Amber Valley Access Group 

Main contact name: Dee Bligh (Secretary) 
 
Tel: 07866 162432 
 
Email: av.access@yahoo.com 
 
Meeting address: Amber Valley Borough Council, Town Hall, Market Place, RIPLEY, Derbyshire DE5 3BT 
 
Day/time of group: second Thursday of each month at 2pm 
 
Cost to attend: None until a member and then £5 per annum. 
The Amber Valley Access Group have been operational for approximately 25 years. 
 
We are a small friendly group who meet on the second Thursday of each month at 2.00pm- Meeting Room 2- Amber Valley Borough Council, Market Place, Ripley. 
 
We look at giving advice and assistance to elderly and disabled people in Amber Valley. 
 
For example: 
Ramps instead of steps 
Dropped kerb issues 
Narrow doorways and raised threshold strips 
Accessible toilets 
Car parking for Blue Badge holders 
Pathways and footways 
 
Please do not hesitate to contact Secretary Dee Bligh on 07866 162462 or email av.access@yahoo.com