The ICS has agreed that the NN VCSE should Chair the Community Wellbeing Forum (CWF). We need to elect Chairs and Vice Chairs for these place-based CWFs. There are 8 positions available: There are four CWF with the following interim Chairs: Corby – Kate Williams (Groundwork Northamptonshire) Kettering – Jo Moore (Accomodation Concern) Wellingborough – […]
The Integrated Care Strategy 2023 – 2033 is now live and can be seen here: ICN Strategy Final Jan 23 This 10-year strategy sets out a plan to help people benefit from equitable opportunities to live their best life, whoever they are and wherever they live in Northamptonshire. It was compiled by the Integrated Care […]
In North Northamptonshire, all the relevant Community Wellbeing Forums and Local Area Partnerships were launched in late 2022. The dates of these meetings were as follows: East Northants Community Wellbeing Forum (7th November 2022) Kettering Community Wellbeing Forum (10th November 2022) Wellingborough Community Wellbeing Forum (11th November 2022) Corby Community Wellbeing Forum (16th November 2022) […]
Oakfield Community was founded in 1981 and supports 30 adults with learning disabilities in their two homes in Yardley Hastings and Easton Maudit. Our principal aim is to provide services that best meet the need of individuals within the community in which adults can be assisted to reach their full potential and to live happy, […]
Navigating which option is right for your charity can be challenging, the first step is to understand the differences between the various types of collaboration.
I would like to take this opportunity to wish everybody a festive Christmas and a peaceful and bright 2023. It’s been another year of dramatic change across the UK and in Northamptonshire, but I don’t want to focus on COVID, the cost of living crisis or the sustainability of the sector, all of which we […]
This Portal which gives a VCSE organisation all the latest information on the Integrated Care System (ICS) is now live. It can be accessed here: https://vcse-ics.co.uk/ If you are interested in any aspect of the ICS, then visit this site regularly. It will update you on the various meetings which take place and provide information on […]
West Northamptonshire Council have submitted their Addendum for the Rural Prosperity Fund by the due date of the 30th of November 2022. Following several suggestions made by VCSE organisations, a small consultation session and an Analysis of Data two interventions have been identified. The first is to support local business providing capital grants, and the […]
Northamptonshire Community Foundation – Lifetime Achievement I had the good fortune to attend the Northamptonshire Community Foundation Annual Awards Ceremony on the 8th of December 2022. Voluntary Impact Northamptonshire won a Lifetime Achievement Award, which I was honoured to accept on behalf of my staff team and the volunteers who support the organisation, including our […]
Mobile Sight Centre Officer (24 hours per week) Category C1 drivers licence required.£19,240-£23,088 (pro rata) Download job description This role is based at our Northampton Sight Centre in Kingsthorpe. To apply please email a copy of your CV and covering letter (no more than two sides of A4) outlining how you fit the person specification […]
