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 […]
Staff at a Northampton based charity will experience a brighter future thanks to an energy efficient office lighting upgrade supported by a grant from Northampton Town Council. Voluntary Impact Northamptonshire, who operate from headquarters on St Giles’ Street, were recently awarded £5,000 from the council’s Climate Change Grant Scheme. The offices are now fitted with […]
Voluntary Impact Northamptonshire has been awarded the Community Health Champions Funding for the next two years. The Community Health Champion volunteers shall promote healthy lifestyles and have a focus on sharing information on health-related matters, including long-term health conditions, and signpost to the services and support available. Working in partnership with Public Health West Northamptonshire, […]
Hello everyone, I wanted to take an opportunity to reflect on the inspiring year that we’ve had on the Connect Northamptonshire Project (funded by the Lottery’s Health Equality Grant – HEG) as we embed the amazing work of our Northamptonshire VCSE sector into the developing Integrated Care System. Some of the main highlights for me […]
It’s about 10 days to Christmas, and can I take this opportunity to wish you all well. I hope you are all looking forward to a well-earned rest over the festivities. I find this period is nearly always about reflection: Looking back on the year to date with three months after as everyone moves towards […]
