Following a review of current arrangements for promoting mental wellbeing, both West and North Northamptonshire have concluded that a more strategically aligned delivery option is required. A joint letter from North Northamptonshire Public Health and West Northamptonshire Public Health was issued on 21st February 2024 stating that each Council would be making separate commissioning arrangements […]
VIN is being supported by NHS Partnerships England to deliver an event on Health Inequalities with specific relevance to the Local Area Partnerships and their Inequality themes. This is a perfect opportunity for the VCSE, Local Authority and Health Practitioners to come together and discuss closer working relationships. Being held at Kings Park Action Centre, […]
NCVO have just released their latest publication entitled the Road Ahead 2024. The publication cites the challenges that the VCSE sector faces, but also highlights the potential opportunities on offer. NVCO identify 3 headline themes: A general election brings uncertainty, inertia but also an opportunity to lobby and define a new space with central government. […]
Public trust and confidence is a governance challenge that all charities face, whether large or small. NCVO note: Because the charity sector depends on donations and support from individuals, businesses, local and national government, and exists to deliver charitable purposes for public benefit, it’s imperative they demonstrate their impact and show that they are acting […]
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has launched a third round of grant funding which aims to create additional volunteering opportunities in West Northants. Local charities, voluntary or community groups, clubs, community interest companies, and not for profit organisations are invited to apply for a grant up to £1,500 to recruit new volunteers for use for projects […]
The Future of Infrastructure Support Voluntary Impact Northamptonshire, South Northants Volunteer Bureau and Daventry Volunteers have been in discussion with West Northamptonshire Council about the future of Infrastructure Support for the sector.Like most other areas of community-related work, a new contract will be open for Expressions of Interest in March of 2024, and again, like […]
Voluntary Impact Northamptonshire (VIN) is looking to expand its current Board by 2 new members. If you are interested in volunteering and want a Trustee role to develop your skills or abilities then we would be interested to hear from you. Voluntary Impact Northamptonshire is a local charity and Infrastructure Organisation based in Northampton. It […]
West Northants Council manages over 160 parks and open spaces. Parks and open spaces provide vital opportunities for recreation, contributing to the physical and mental health of the people of West Northamptonshire as well as being important for habitats, supporting local wildlife and biodiversity. The Council would like to know your thoughts on certain major parks […]
Local Area Partnerships (LAPS) are now up and running across West Northamptonshire. In total, there are 9 LAPS covering Northampton, Daventry, and South Northants. Details on these can be found by clicking on this link: West Northamptonshire Local Area Partnerships | Live your best life (wpcomstaging.com)Each LAP is made up of organisations that are working together […]
Labour leader to deliver keynote speech joined by 17 shadow ministers. Major summit to be attended by 150 charity leaders. Charities vital to solving big issues facing UK today, says PBE. New polling shows public agree – they are five times more likely to trust charities than government to understand key issues affecting them. Charities […]
