The National Association of Voluntary and Community Associations (NAVCA) has just produced its latest report on the state of Infrastructure Funding throughout the UK. The Report can be seen here: https://www.navca.org.uk/news/a-jigsaw-puzzle-why-local-infrastructure-needs-sustainable-funding In summary, NAVCA state: The answer is not simply more funding from a particular source. It is about recognising local infrastructure as an essential […]
West Northamptonshire Council have just announced their second Making Every Contact Count (MECC) Train the Trainer Programme for partner organisations. This programme is ideal for anyone who would like to promote and deliver MECC training within their organisation, helping colleagues and volunteers use everyday conversations to support positive health and wellbeing outcomes. This FREE training […]
Community and voluntary groups across West Northamptonshire are being encouraged to apply for grants from £1,000 up to £7,500 as West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) launches a new Neighbourhood Fund. Opening on Monday 5 October 2026, the fund has been created to support projects and services that respond to local priorities identified through West Northamptonshire’s Local […]
VIN (under the umbrella of SAWN) held its VCFSE Engagement Group on the 1st of October 2026. Over 30 delegates attended to hear updates on the Crisis Resilience Fund (the CRF) and the Local Area Partnerships (LAPS). The CRF Presentation can be found here The LAPS update can be found here VIN extends its thanks […]
Voluntary Impact Northamptonshire received funding from West Northamptonshire Council to take 20 VCFSE organisations through the process of Asset-Based Community Development or ABCD.
Volunteering for Health (VfH) is a £10 million national programme funded by NHS England, NHS Charities Together and CW+, designed to harness the contribution of volunteering to health and social care at both national and local levels. In Northamptonshire, the programme is delivered by Voluntary Impact Northamptonshire (VIN), on behalf of Northamptonshire Health and Care […]
Join VIN at the next CEO Network Gathering on the 28th of October 2026 between 10am and 12 Noon at the offices of VIN. Refreshments and biscuits will be provided. This is an opportunity for CEOs to come together, decompress, examine the landscape, share best practice and receive updates. You can book a space by […]
Date: Tuesday 15 September 2026 Time: 12:30pm to 2:00pm Location: Microsoft Teams To register your interest and receive the Microsoft Teams joining link: please email: educationcommissioning@westnorthants.gov.uk Registration deadline: 14 September 2026 The Pre Market Engagement details can be found here: www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080565-2026 which is open to: small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE) Please find more information here
Why not become a Trustee at Doddridge Centre? Are you looking for a way to do something positive in the community, to give something back, utilise your skills in a positive way, that benefits others? Then consider becoming a Trustee of Doddridge Centre Ltd, a small but well-known charity serving the local community of St James […]
