Keeping Volunteers Workshop
This course is aimed at those new to volunteer management, those who manage volunteers, as well as those who need a refresher. Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:45 – 12:30 Book your space here
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Volunteer Coordinator Network – 3rd December
This network is for anyone who manages, supports and coordinates volunteers. Face to Face – Wednesday, December 3 · 10am – 12pm We’re really looking forward to welcoming you to our face-to-face Volunteer Coordinator Network meeting on 3rd December! It’ll be a great chance to meet each other, share ideas, and hear from two fantastic local volunteer-involving projects: Baby […]
CEO Network of West Northamptonshire
Join us for the next CEO session taking place on the 29th of October 2025 between 11.30am and 1.30PM. This is an opportunity for CEOs to come together, decompress and share issues and concerns over lunch in an informal and relaxed environment. Book your ticket here
Measuring Social Impact Workshop
Come join our Measuring Social Impact workshop and learn how to share the impact you make. Thu, 23 Oct 2025 09:45 – 12:30 Book your space here
VCFSE Engagement Group
Join us for the next VIRTUAL VCFSE Engagement Group session scheduled for the 22nd of October 2025 between 11am and 12.30pm. Book your place here
Northamptonshire Suicide Prevention Strategy
The all-age, county-wide Northamptonshire Suicide Prevention Strategy and Action Plan 2022-2025 is due to come to an end this December 2025. There will be the development of new West Northamptonshire Council’s (WNC) and North Northamptonshire Council’s (NNC) Suicide Prevention and Self-Harm Strategies and Action Plans, with a proposed launch in April 2026. These Strategies […]
Health Inequalities Funding – Lottery Community Fund
The National Lottery Community Fund will be releasing their Health Inequalities Funding on the 15th of October 2025. In this first year of their Programme, it is important to emphasise that they are looking to award only an initial 10 awards working with up to 10 partners. There are also some very specific criteria for awards in this […]
Funding Symposium 2025
SAWN held its first Funding Symposium on the 25th of September 2025 at Waterside Connect, the home of SCCYC. Over 40 delegates attended, and heard presentations on Gift Fundraising, Financial Resilience, and Partnership working. There was also an update on the merger between SNVB and Daventry Volunteers, followed by a round table world café. You […]
An Update on Connect to Work
Following a Market Supplier Engagement Event last week regarding the Connect to Work programme, please find attached the slides from the session which can be accessed here. Every VCFSE organisation should examine the contents of the presentation and decide whether or not it fits your ability to deliver. Notable concerns are: Volunteering is not seen […]
BBC Radio Northamptonshire ‘Make a Difference’ award- Winners!
We are so happy that Northampton Volunteer Car Scheme has been recognised in the BBC Radio Northamptonshire ‘Make a Difference’ awards, alongside individual recognition for our long-standing volunteer, Paul Hardwick. Paul is an extremely dedicated individual and volunteers 5 days a week to help elderly and disabled people get to their medical appointments. He has […]
