West Northamptonshire Council has been working on the development of the SEND Ranges (0-25) over the past 10 months under the leadership of Anne Hayward SEND Consultant to West Northamptonshire. The SEND Ranges have undergone considerable consultation and co-production with parents, services, SENDCOs and those professionals in Health and Social Care and have been trialled […]
On the 20th of October 2022, the Integrated Care Board (or ICB) endorsed and ratified the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the ICS and the VCSE. This follows previous endorsements by both Health and Wellbeing Boards (North and South) in September of 2022. The Memorandum can be viewed here for those who have not seen […]
West Northamptonshire Council begin to build the Local Area Partnership journey as part of the Integrated Care System. Two pioneering Partnerships known as LAPS are being developed in N4 (Northampton) and DSN4 (Towcester). The North are doing likewise in Corby and Kettering. The Slide Deck which can be seen here demonstrates the Operating Model that […]
NTFC Community Trust are looking for a new Emerging Talent Centre Coach. You can find more information here. To apply or for more information, please contact charlene.wardgreef@ntfc.co.uk
Earlier this year we asked VCSE organisations to get fill in our State of the Sector Survey. We have put together our findings into a report which can be found here. The case study appendix can also be found here.
Lloyds Bank Foundation pledges half of its core funding to charities led by Black, Asian and minority ethnic and disabled communities
Workplace mental health and well-being has been a focus of much media attention during the pandemic. The Enterprise Research Centre (ERC) tracked how 237 firms or charities across the Midlands (including Voluntary Impact Northamptonshire) experienced and dealt with mental health and well-being issues through the duration of that pandemic. They interviewed business leaders or CEOs in […]
As part of West Northamptonshire’s Anti-Poverty Strategy, the Warm Spaces Cross Sector Project Team are looking to provide a network of warm spaces to support residents of West Northamptonshire who are struggling with the cost of living this winter and are keen to work with community groups and organisations that would be able to provide […]
VIN has always provided information and advice to VCSE organisations both large and small. Group Support will now be provided by Alison Hodson at 2 days per month and starting from September 2022 through to March 2023. If your organisation requires support, then please E Mail VIN at groupsupport@voluntaryimpact.org.uk in the first instance and Alison […]
Brad lives alone, he is 77 years old and has severe heart problems which affects all aspects of his life. His mobility is very poor, and he can only walk a few steps before he becomes breathless. As a younger person Brad worked locally in the boot and shoe Industry. He lost his dear wife […]
