Crisis resilience

The Crisis Resilience Fund (CRF) is designed to support residents of West Northamptonshire in times of crisis or financial shock.

The fund runs from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029 and is provided to West Northamptonshire Council by the UK Government.

More information can be found here: Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) | West Northamptonshire Council

In addition to direct payments administered to residents via the local authority, VCFSE organisations are also entitled to apply for funding across several specific pillars.

Russell Rolph, the CEO of VIN, states

As part of our infrastructure work under SAWN (Social Action West Northamptonshire) we have recruited a Project Manager to assist with profiling and assisting the VCFSE to apply for funding under this programme.

Our Project Manager will work with our VCFSE to build suitable and compelling applications that meet the fund criteria. VCFSE organisations should revisit this page on a regular basis, as our Project Manager provides updates and usable resources and templates. The CRF is an important fund for two reasons: It supports the resilience of our communities and helps our VCFSE to survive and thrive.

VCFSE organisations that require information about the fund or an Expression of Interest Form should email crf@voluntaryimpact.org.uk