The ICS and North Northamptonshire Council are inviting VCSE Groups to the inaugural launch of the seven new LAPs, following on from the successful launch of the Community Wellbeing Forums (CWF) across North Northamptonshire. The CWFs are evolving in function from the existing Health & Wellbeing Forums in each of the four locality areas across […]
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has worked with partners across the authority to offer a package of financial and practical support to help residents with rising costs of food, fuel, and essential daily items over the winter months. Today they are announcing as available: Financial help for low wage workers, households with children, and those most […]
West Northamptonshire Council’s Anti-Poverty Strategy sets out they will work with partners to support people struggling financially, what they will do to stop people falling into poverty and how they will work to get the best deal for the people of West Northants. Warm Spaces Directory: West Northamptonshire Council are working with local partners in […]
NAVCA in conjunction with Sheffield Hallam University have produced a research report on the importance of Infrastructure Organisations like VIN. The report and associated content can be seen here: Research project | NAVCA The research demonstrates that local infrastructure responds to local needs, delivering a community-led approach to enable meaningful engagement, collaboration, and capacity building. Areas […]
VINs AGM takes place on the 24th of November 2022 between 6PM and 7.30 PM at 15 St Giles Street NN1 IJA. Our Annual Snapshot can be viewed here Our Annual Accounts can be viewed here If you wish to attend the AGM, please contact Sophie.negus@voluntaryimpact.org.uk
Partnerships in England working to reduce health inequalities and improve the lives of local people have been given a boost, thanks to almost £5 million of National Lottery funding. 11 partnerships – in Dudley, Greenwich, Hyndburn, Kent, Northamptonshire, Scarborough, Sheffield, Tower Hamlets, Bolton, Halton & St Helens and Staffordshire – have been awarded up to […]
The Northamptonshire Integrated Care System has received a Grant from the Lottery Community Fund which amounts to 448K over the next three-year period. The Grant must be used to embed the VCSE into the Integrated Care System. Voluntary Impact Northamptonshire is the Grant holder, but to ensure the maximum and effective use of this funding an […]
The Institute of Fiscal Studies have just launched the Deaton Review which examines Health Inequalities within the UK in the 21st Century. The report can be found here. The IFS define what they mean by the term Inequality, how that Inequality has changed over time and the affect that health has on families and gender. […]
Voluntary Impact Northamptonshire has been asked to participate in a Peer-to-Peer Review of Havering’s new Integrated Care System (ICS), alongside Julie Curtis the Director of Place for West Northamptonshire. Participation includes holding and facilitating several stakeholder Focus Groups and supporting the process of change within the ICS in Havering. This is due recognition of VINs […]
The latest copy of the Friday Bulletin is now live. Take a look to keep up to date on funding options, job opportunities and local events. You can find a copy here or email info@voluntaryimpact.org.uk to be added to the mailing list.
