VIN is calling out to all VCFSE organisations across Northampton to support a beneficiary of their choice. Everyone knows someone who could benefit from a Community Transport membership, so why not identify and support a resident of your choice. For £60.00, you can offer someone free transport for a year. Imagine the independence such an […]
Charities, social enterprises, and community groups across West Northamptonshire are set to benefit from a £260,000 investment to unlock more funding, grow skills and volunteering, strengthen their voice in local decision making, and reach more residents. West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is inviting Expressions of Interest from voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) organisations to […]
VIN is anticipating some changes to its current board in the summer of 2026. As a result, we are now actively recruiting for new Trustees. Passion and enthusiasm for the sector and its challenges is seen as an important characteristic, as is working with the current board members. More information can be found here: Being […]
West Northamptonshire Council has announced a £172,000 funding pot for community transport grants across West Northamptonshire and is encouraging local groups and parish councils to apply for a share of the money. The funding aims to increase the number of transport options available, especially in rural areas and places where there are no regular […]
The Integrated Care Board (ICB) have now produced their Strategic Neighbourhood Health Plan. The Plan can be viewed here The Plan explains how ICBs, local authorities, Health & Wellbeing Boards and other partners should create and deliver neighbourhood health services, and this includes the VCFSE. It defines ‘neighbourhood health’, describes the challenges services should address, […]
The Household Support Fund is being replaced by the Crisis Resilience Fund from the 1st of April 2026. Whilst crisis and hardship payments will remain a part of the new approach, there are also further opportunities around both Crisis Residence and Community Co-ordination (known as segments 3 and 4). Government guidance on the fund can be […]
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West Northamptonshire are launching two funds: Community Funding Grants Framework (CFGF) for larger VCFSE organisations with an income of over £100,000; and Community Investment Business Case (CIBC) for smaller VCFSE organisations with an income of under £100,000. Each route has an allocated budget of £106,500, bringing the total available funding to £213,000 over the period from May […]
West and North Northamptonshire alcohol and drug services will be disaggregating on 1 April 2026, which means there will be some changes for residents of Northamptonshire. From this date, Turning Point will deliver the new service in West Northamptonshire, called Inspire, working alongside key partners including Bridge, Family Support Link, Double Impact, and Framework. Inspire will […]
On the 28th January 2026, Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) Executive and Operational Directors met with the VCFSE to begin a discussion on how closer connections can be forged around the issue of Neighbourhood health. The event was organised by SAWN (the Infrastructure Partnership of West Northamptonshire) and chaired by the VCSE Assembly; it […]
