Entries by Sophie Negus

Philanthropy Manager

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 […]

NHFT meets the VCFSE 28th January 2026

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 […]

Neighbourhood Health

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 […]

Growing Together CEO

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. […]

Introduction to AI for small charities

Join us for introductory interactive training on how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can help your small charity improve efficiencies, enhance communications and support fundraising efforts. You’ll learn about opportunities for your small charity or community organisation to use AI creatively and in an informed and safe way. You’ll take part in quizzes, discussions with peers and […]

VIN AGM and Signed Accounts

VINs Annual General Meeting took place on the 13th of November 2025. The AGM Presentation can be found here, and VIN would like to thank all the speakers for their contributions: The AGM Minutes can be found here VINs Signed Accounts can be found here  

Exploring the NHS 10 Year Plan

Shaping what our communities need together – a workshop for the VCFSE and NHFT (Northamptonshire Health Care Foundation Trust) Join SAWN (the partnership of Voluntary Impact Northamptonshire and South Northants Volunteer Bureau) the VCSE Assembly Chair and NHFT at this workshop scheduled for the 28th January 2026 between 9.30AM and 1PM. Explore: What services NHFT […]

Asset Based Community Development

West Northamptonshire have commissioned VIN with a piece of work aligning strongly to the principles of Asset Based Community Development or ABCD. VIN is now looking for 20 individuals from 20 different organisations who might be interested in joining the programme. The programme consists of: A 2-day classroom course delivered by Forever Manchester at a […]