Exploring the NHS 10 Year Plan

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Shaping what our communities need together – a workshop for the VCFSE and NHFT (Northamptonshire Health Care Foundation Trust)

Join SAWN (the partnership of Voluntary Impact Northamptonshire and South Northants Volunteer Bureau) the VCSE Assembly Chair and NHFT at this workshop scheduled for the 28th January 2026 between 9.30AM and 1PM.

Explore:

What services NHFT provide and how those services may evolve to address the 10-year plan. This session will cover the long-term plan ambitions and focus on NHFTs CYP (Children and Young People), Mental Health and Community Health services.

Where the NHFT and VCFSE touchpoints are and how best we can increase awareness of each sectors service provision and identify areas of possible greater collaboration. This will involve a series of break out tables around CYP/MH and Community Health.

A reflective session on shared knowledge for the future – closer collaboration and better co-ordination between partners.

The venue is the Kings Park Conference Centre (Courtenhall Room). Refreshments will be served at 9.30am for a 10am start. A sit-down lunch is provided at 1PM.

Venue details can be found here: King’s Park Conference Centre – NAYC (Northamptonshire Association of Youth Clubs)

Tickets will be limited to 70 on a first come first served basis.

Book your space here

CEO Network

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Join SAWN for the CEO Network meeting taking place virtually on the 26th of November 2025 between 11.30am and 1230pm.

This session is VIRTUAL and will ensure that CEOs have all of the latest information, events and trends taking place across West Northamptonshire.

Book your space here

VCFSE Engagement Group

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Join SAWN at this VIRTUAL VCFSE Engagement Session where Sarah Kent from the National Lottery Community Fund will be taking questions on the New Reaching Communities Fund. This is a must for any VCFSE organisation seeking funding.

Book your space here:

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Volunteer Coordinator Network – 21st May 2026

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This network is for anyone who manages, supports and coordinates volunteers.

Thursday, May 21, 2026 · 10am – 12pm

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Volunteer Coordinator Network – 5th March (Online)

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This network is for anyone who manages, supports and coordinates volunteers.

Thursday, March 5, 2026 · 10 – 11:30am – this will be an online meeting.

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Volunteer Coordinator Network – 3rd December

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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 basics and Community Health Champions
We’ll also have a short presentation and relaxed chat about the all-important topic of thanking your volunteers, along with the latest news and updates from the world of volunteering.
We really hope you will find time to come along to this, but if you know you will be unable to attend, please let us know.

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CEO Network of West Northamptonshire

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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.

 

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VCFSE Engagement Group

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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

Funding Symposium

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SAWN is excited to launch its first funding event! We will have a mixture of talks, panels and networking. SAWN is the Infrastructure Partnership for West Northamptonshire and includes Voluntary Impact Northamptonshire, SNVB and Daventry Volunteer Centre.

Full agenda to follow!

Tickets are free and can be booked here

Faith and Flourishing Communities in Northampton

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Working Together to Tackle Health Inequalities

What’s this all about?

Churches & faith communities are vital to the wellbeing of our town. Faith and Flourishing Communities in Northampton is a new project exploring how churches and faith groups support people’s health, tackle inequality, and build stronger, more connected communities.

We’re working with a small group of churches, faith groups and charities in Central Northampton – an area facing some of the deepest health challenges – to shine a light on the work you already do, listen to your experiences, and learn together how to amplify your impact.

Why it matters

Many people in our communities only turn to health or social care at crisis point. Churches often see people before that – offering meals, a listening ear, safe spaces, prayer, and practical help. This builds on an evidence base of the Creating a Neighbourhood Health Service report by Church Works and House of Good reports.

This project will:

  • Highlight the hidden health work churches and faith organisations already do
  • Strengthen partnerships with health services, voluntary and statutory bodies
  • Support your group’s voice and role in decision-making
  • Help identify resources, training, and future funding opportunities

What’s in it for your church or faith group?

  • Be part of a high-profile local project linked with a national initiative and research
  • Identification of your church or organisation on the Northampton central area map
  • Share your story and good practice through a published report
  • Join a learning community of like-minded faith leaders
  • Receive a small financial thank you (£20/hour) for your participation
  • Connect to the Wellbeing Launchpad and social prescribing referrals

Get involved

We’re inviting churches to a 30-minute webinar to find out more and explore how to join. If your church is working with people on the margins – through foodbanks, drop-ins, mental health support, or simply welcoming everyone – we’d love to hear from you.

Together, let’s provide the evidence and promote how faith helps communities flourish.

Register your interest now by emailing: Nick Amis (ffnc@host-press.co.uk)
Or sign up for a webinar slot or to learn more visit: https://host-press.co.uk/ffcn/