The grant scheme is open to local registered charities, not-for-profit and VCSE organisations that operate, or are prepared to operate, within the geographical area of West Northamptonshire. Eligible applicants must address an identified local need, and support, enable or facilitate the achievement of one or more of the Council’s strategic aims, objectives, or priorities. Applications […]
I am delighted to share with you the third Director of Public Health Report (DPHR) for West Northamptonshire, which highlights how together with our local partners, we have embedded a place-based approach in the work we do across the Council to reduce health inequalities and improve life outcomes for our residents. As I reflect on […]
Voluntary Impact held its Collaboration in Health Inequalities event on the 1st of May 2024 at the Kings Park Conference Centre. Funded through NHS Partnerships England, keynote speakers included Sally Burns (Director of Health for West Northamptonshire), Naomi Eisenstadt (Chair of the Integrated Care Board) and Julie Curtis (Director of Place for West Northamptonshire). The […]
The New Normal in Sustainability. I tend to read a lot. Being a CEO it’s hard not to notice some of the content which arrives at your Inbox. There have been copious amounts recently about Charity Sustainability and what’s called the New Normal. I like IVARS definition the best which is: A complex mix of […]
Northamptonshire NHSs are seeking VCSE assistance to help, support and improve Outpatient Care across the County. They are already working together as a Health and Care Partnership System with patients, carers, and our local communities, but they now want to promote a series of small workshops where the views of VCSE Representatives and their Beneficiaries can be heard, Why are […]
In collaboration with Community Spaces, the Northampton West Local Area Partnership will be hosting a Community Safety and Engagement Day on Saturday 27th April 2024 @St Crispin’s Community Centre. The Local Area Partnership Lead Michelle Grimwood is looking for 5 or 6 VCSE organisations to take part with community stalls or outside activities. This is […]
The Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce are offering 30 Free Memberships for a 12-month period to any community organisation within Northamptonshire that might be interested. Organisations can register their interest here: Community Funded Memberships | Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce (northants-chamber.co.uk) Please note that organisations that have been Chamber Members for the past 2 years will not […]
Parents, carers, and young people are invited to have their say on future services for children, young people and families in West Northants as part of a consultation to refresh and review their local support offer. The consultation is an opportunity for families to input into what their 0 to 19 services look like for […]
Connect Northamptonshire has delivered a successful Emerging Leaders Programme for our VCSE sector. Find out more about the Programme from our new “Ambassadors of Change” in this video here
