Philanthropy Manager

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How to apply
The closing date for applications is Monday 16th March at 9am. If you have any queries about the position, please call Rachel McGrath on 01604 230033.
To submit your application, please send your CV together with a covering letter and personal statement based on the Job Description and Person Specification stating why you think you would
be ideal for the position. Your statement must not exceed two sides of A4.
Please email these documents to: tina@ncf.uk.com
Alternatively, you can post your application to NCF, 18 Albion Place, Northampton, NN1 1UD.
Interview
Interviews will be held in the week commencing Monday 23rd March at our offices in Albion Place, Northampton.
Professional and personal references will be required.
Our latest accounts, annual reviews and impact information can be downloaded from our website at www.ncf.uk.com.

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NHFT meets the VCFSE 28th January 2026

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On the 28th  January 2026, Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) Executive and Operational Directors met with the VCFSE to begin a discussion on how closer connections can be forged around the issue of Neighbourhood health.

The event was organised by SAWN (the Infrastructure Partnership of West Northamptonshire) and chaired by the VCSE Assembly; it set out how  NHFT currently works and where the touchpoints with the VCFSE could be now and in the future.

Our Aspire colleagues from North Northamptonshire were also in attendance.

The Presentations from the session can be downloaded below:

  • NHFT presentation explaining the NHS 10-year plan.
  • Exploring the NHS 10-year plan – this presentation places the VCFSE and NHFT in a county context and explains what “Place” and “Neighbourhood” mean.
  • Mental Health Northants Collaboration (MHNC) presentation – referring to an example of how a collaboration between the VCFSE and NHFT developed.

Table discussions focussed in on how NHFT and the VCFSE could work in a more streamlined, focussed, and effective manner, and what the key priorities for Neighbourhood working should be.

The event was held at Kings Park Conference or Action Centre and was attended by over 60 Individuals.

The table notes for this event will be compiled by VIN in due course and circulated to all attending delegates.

SAWN will be looking to build upon this event with a further West Northamptonshire gathering in Spring 2026.

Russell Rolph, the CEO of VIN, states:

It was great to see NHFT come out in force at Director level to showcase their work. There was a real willingness from NHFT to work with the VCFSE and value them as true partners. I hope we can build upon the momentum we have created and look forward to a further gathering, hopefully around April of 2026. This will be West Northamptonshire-centric as our Infrastructure Partnership (VIN and SNVB) supports over 1660 community organisations across this geographical area. I would like to personally thank all NHFT who made the effort to communicate, engage, and understand in a refreshing inciteful manner.

Neighbourhood Health

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It seems to us that Neighbourhood health is the new Kid on the block, and its all that people within systems across the UK are talking about. It’s a prime mover of the new and revised NHS Plan, and of course its heavily linked to the Preventative Agenda and within that Community Involvement.

The National Association of Community and Voluntary Associations (NAVCA) have just finalised their report on Neighbourhood Health, a report which sought the views of many Infrastructure organisations across the UK which included VIN as part of the SAWN Partnership.

VIN has worked within Infrastructure for 30 years and never has the landscape been tougher.

Neighbourhood health offers opportunities for the VCSE, but it also has its challenges. We know the deficit that our system has in Northamptonshire, so a new and refreshed way of delivering Health in Place is important.

SAWN has produced its blueprint for how it could best work.

The SAWN advantage can be viewed here 

There are 8 key ingredients. Some are underway, some are being examined and some are yet to be considered.

Local Infrastructure Organisations hold a conduit place within the VCSE. The VCSE operate best at Place where they Live, Work and Invest. A greater role for the VCSE is an imperative in this new world of combined delivery strategies and effective management of funds. The role of Local Authorities and Health is in seeing and activating that knowledge, skill and understanding.

The VCSE is at its best unlocking community potential and changing behaviours.

SAWN is calling on the Northamptonshire system to realise that potential and work in a spirit of enabling and empowering.

Growing Together CEO

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Growing Together Northampton has built a strong reputation for supporting children, young people, and individuals to thrive through our nursery, community-led programmes, relationship-based practice, and a deep belief in the potential of every individual. As we look ahead, our ambition is to increase our impact, strengthen our partnerships, and ensure long-term sustainability for the charity.

We are now seeking an inspiring, strategic, and values-driven leader to guide us through our next phase of growth. The new CEO will play a pivotal role in shaping our future direction, championing our mission, and leading a committed team of staff, volunteers, and partners.

If you share our passion for transforming lives and communities — and you bring the experience, resilience, and energy we need — we would be delighted to hear from you

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