My name’s Millie Fuller. I’m the contributing author of this article on behalf of Voluntary Impact Northamptonshire. My connection to community transport is personal. I’ve witnessed first-hand the impact it can have on the lives of people and their families. This includes my late grandmother. When my nan’s Alzheimer’s had advanced to a point where […]
“We need to raise funds to protect the future of Northampton’s community transport service.” Explains Rafal Piecha, Community Transport Manager at the charity. “Our red minibuses provide essential transport for individuals in Northampton who cannot access public transport because of impaired mobility or disability. A lifeline for many, enabling housebound residents to enjoy a level […]
Corby 03.10.23 Presentation
The Home Office has a statutory duty to provide accommodation for those seeking asylum. In 2022 three locations within the area of West Northamptonshire Council were selected by the Home Office for this purpose. The Home Office has made funding available to the Council to provide some additional support for those seeking asylum. This is […]
Teamwork Trust have just created our new strategy and are looking for new board members to help guide us towards our objectives.
Northampton Door-to-Door Service is recruiting for minibus drivers, for part-time as well as Relief Drivers to cover staff absences. Our drivers use specially adapted minibuses to transport elderly and disabled people to different locations in Northampton. It will be your responsibility to: Safely transport passengers from their home to their destinations whilst adhering to the […]
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has launched a new grants scheme which aims to create additional volunteering opportunities following funding from Central Government via the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). Grants from £100 to £1,500 are available for Voluntary and Community Sector projects to address a local community need and support the Council’s vision to make […]
Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) organisations are invited to submit expressions of interest for Council owned property available for VCS use at concessionary rates. West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) owns a portfolio of approximately 1,000 properties that are managed and maintained by WNC’s Assets & Environment team. Most of this portfolio are operational buildings such as […]
Voluntary Impact Northamptonshire has been working at HMP 5 wells for over 12 months now, supporting the residents to engage in health and wellbeing activities which provide them with a stimulus to think about life after detention, back within their local community and how they can take a full and active part in that. Our […]
The views of residents, community organisations and businesses are being sought following a proposal to temporarily close a Northampton Town Centre walkway which has become a hotspot for anti-social behaviour and crime. Emporium Way is located off Northampton Market square and provides shortcuts to Sheep Street and the nearby Mayor hold and Newlands carparks. However, […]
