About Valley Cids – Matlock
We are an independent Christian charity based in Derbyshire. We’re committed to serving children, young people and families through doing out reach work in schools and the wider community.
Valley CIDS (Christians Involved in Developing Society) has a passion to serve, inspire and equip children, young people and families to develop their full potential in society today.
Our Mission Statement:
To build and strengthen community through serving, inspiring and equipping children, young people and families to develop their full potential in society today.
The charity has grown and developed to become a very significant and exciting organisation. It now impacts the lives of tens of thousands of children and young people. Today we operate 36 Lighthouse Charity Shops, which financially support our Childrens Team working in over 75 Primary Schools, along with our Youth Teams and three large Youth Centres. We also serve the community through:
- Running Breakfast Clubs in schools and a nursery.
- The Salt Pot Community Cafe.
- A 35 place nursery
- Alternative education at Turner Farm and Jacksdale Enterprise Unit.