The charity sector in the UK continues to face what NCVO describe as unpredictable and challenging times labelling 2025 the year of the big squeeze, with many organisations facing the perfect storm created by funding falling, costs increasing, and demand climbing. There were 170,056 charities registered charities in the UK on the Charity Commission’s register, […]
The Department of Culture, Media and Sports has just completed a 12-month research project on Local Infrastructure across the UK. The headline themes are detailed here: Across the UK there was considered no agreed definition of Infrastructure. Infrastructure and its role appear to be agreed locally, against local priorities and needs. Infrastructure was identified to […]
The first meeting of the new VCSFE Engagement Group takes place on the 7th of August 2025 between 2-3.30pm. The link can be found here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87575989913?pwd=UiV40krt6Zd6XDvCNqu30nygCe8PNI.1 All are welcome – from all parts of the VCSFE sector in West Northamptonshire. Please note that a similar vehicle exists in North Northamptonshire so if you work […]
The Plan sets out an agenda to address the continuing crisis in the NHS, rebuild public trust in its services and secure some form of sustainability. Within it, there is an aspiration to reform which is delivery focussed, but the plan also seems to suggest a new relationship with the VCSE which is driven […]
Frameworks UK have just released their Moving Mindsets Report which can be viewed here. The report shares findings from new quantitative and qualitative research, including a first-of-its-kind survey and presents 6 key findings on British Culture. Individualism is our default – but not when we get issue-specific: If we want to make space for […]
VINs Volunteer Car Scheme has been nominated in the Community category in this year’s Award. The scheme provides community transport for elderly and disabled people, living in Northampton (Postcodes NN1 – NN5). It enables registered members to travel with ease, convenience, and peace of mind, allowing them to maintain their independence for longer and helping […]
West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) is inviting local Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations to apply for grants to support initiatives that provide learning, training, and skills for residents. Eligible organisations can apply for funding between £500 and £10,000 to deliver learning and training initiatives that help residents gain work-related skills in efforts to boost […]
As part of the upcoming NHS 10 Year Plan Healthwatch England is to be abolished. It is understood that local Healthwatch CEOs and Chairs were contacted on Friday 27th June 2025. The Healthwatch England Team have issued a response on LinkedIn, which recognises the enormous value of the work undertaken by staff and volunteers over the […]
This year’s report focuses on the importance of healthy ageing and the collaborative work taking place across West Northamptonshire to ensure that older adults have the opportunities and support they need to age well. The Local Authority is working towards a shared vision of ageing that promotes good health, mobility, and dignity enabling more of […]
Lloyd’s Bank Foundation have launched a programmed aimed to support registered charities, CICs and CIOs which are led by and working for Deaf and Disabled people. Organisation must have an income between £25,000 to £500,000. All grant are three-years and unrestricted £75,000. The programme closes at 5:00pm on the 4th September More information can be […]
