Northamptonshire Community Foundation

Every penny donated to our Warm this Winter appeal goes into our Warm this Winter Fund ❄️ The fund supports the small local charities that are working to improve the lives of older & vulnerable residents across Northamptonshire. Like Power of the mind networks, who are distributing vital food parcels to those in need; Pravasi Mandal who run a meals on wheels service to ensure their older neighbours have hot, nutritious meals; and Friends of East Hunsbury Primary School, who run a pop-up café & warm space. You can support our Warm this Winter appeal here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eM9S-pxh #WarmThisWinter

We have come a long way since our humble beginnings. 50 years of community foundations in the UK and Europe from Wiltshire Community Foundation Swindon, England in 1975 to Albania European Community Foundation Initiative and the Korca Community Foundation in 2024. But our story began 111 years ago... The first community foundation originated in 1914. It was the brainchild of Cleveland, Ohio lawyer, Frederick Harris Goff, who was concerned about philanthropic gifts which had outlived their original purposes. His idea was to develop charitable endowments that would be flexible enough to respond to changing community needs. Cleveland Foundation Thanks to Mr Goff and many other good ancestors, the community foundation network now has 2000 community foundations across the globe and have been in action for over a century. We are dedicated to building community philanthropy locally by raising and giving funds now and building an endowment for the future to support changing community needs and the next generation. Our funding ensures that local communities can directly affect the issues impacting them and donors have the benefit of seeing the #impact of their giving on their doorstep. Northamptonshire Community Foundation can work with you to help make a difference to communities right on your doorstep. We will work with you to understand what inspires you and help guide your giving journey. We manage funds and donations, supporting hundreds of initiatives every year, tackling some of the toughest social issues in the county. Whether you want to establish a #fund with us, make a one off #donation, or develop a #legacy in memory of a loved one, we are able to work with you to bring your #giving to life. Take a read of our Good to Give Guide: https://lnkd.in/dA5z4JfB and get in touch with our dedicated team of friendly and professional experts to help start your journey of giving. www.ncf.uk.com/contact-us

March Deadlines for funding 📅 - 7th March - Northamptonshire Queen's Institute Relief Fund -https://lnkd.in/gPZuikJn - Margaret Giffen Community Fund - https://lnkd.in/gCHgq4fa - Towcester Park Community Fund - https://lnkd.in/gXP6UYzc 14th March - Northamptonshire Creative Climate Action Fund - https://lnkd.in/gYUp_DCZ End of March - Randal Charitable Foundation Fund - https://lnkd.in/gBbwRg3k

📣 Exhibitor Announcement📣 We are delighted to announce that Northamptonshire Community Foundation are exhibiting at the Northamptonshire Business Exhibition! Come join us along with hundreds and hundreds of other local businesses on the day and say hello 👋 📅Thursday 6th March ⏰Doors open 10:00 - 15:30 📍Wicksteed Park #FREE entry for ALL visitors on the day Full details can be found here: https://lnkd.in/emDZnBhY Register your free visitor place here: https://lnkd.in/gThg98ih #NNExpo

Here's a round-up of this month's Community Heroes! These organisations work tirelessly to support residents in need across Northamptonshire. We're very proud to work with them. ⭐ Weston Favell Centre Food Bank ⭐ Rush 2The Den Tots & Adults ⭐ Pravasi Mandal ⭐ Friends of East Hunsbury Primary School Don't miss our Community Hero of the Week column in the Northampton Chronicle & Echo, every Thursday. #CommunityHeroes #Northamptonshire

📢 The Rose of Northamptonshire Awards are open for nominations! In partnership with North Northamptonshire Council & West Northamptonshire Council, we've re-launched the Rose of Northamptonshire Awards, to celebrate the extraordinary work of volunteers across the county. If you know someone who deserves recognition for the support they give their local community, nominate them for a Rose of Northamptonshire Award before Tuesday 22nd April 2025. 🌹 https://lnkd.in/eb_pSupx 🌹 #RoseOfNorthamptonshire

Wonderful news to receive the Charity Excellence Grant Maker rating of 5 stars ✨✨✨✨✨! This recognition highlights the dedication and hard work of #communityfoundationteams across the UK in making the grant application process more accessible and inclusive. At Northamptonshire Community Foundation, we’re proud to be part of a movement that continues to support small charities and voluntary groups by reducing barriers and ensuring transparency. We're passionate about learning and growing to have even greater impact for our communities! #CommunityImpact #GrantMaking #InclusiveFunding

It’s estimated that 38,000 Northamptonshire residents are at risk of fuel poverty. We're working to tackle this with our Warm this Winter appeal. ❄️https://lnkd.in/eU72ben6 Any donation, big or small, will have a meaningful impact on those facing financial hardship this winter and will enable us to continue awarding vital funds to charities across Northamptonshire, like The McCarthy-Dixon Foundation who told us: "Mary was rationing her heating each day due to her significant outstanding bills, resulting in prolonged periods of extreme coldness and discomfort. By covering the outstanding fees, we relieved Mary of the burden and stress associated with her accumulated debts. Moreover, we provided her with a portable heater and heated blanket, ensuring that she could stay warm and cosy in her home.” If you are able, please donate to our Warm this Winter appeal today. #WarmThisWinter

The Northamptonshire Queen's Institute Relief Fund awards grants of up to £5,000 for local projects that are all about improving health & wellbeing. Applications are open until Friday 7th March 2025 👉 https://lnkd.in/eQ8dR28S #FundFriday

Is your business looking to make a charitable donation before the end of the tax year? Meet your CSR goals and make a difference to our county's most vulnerable residents. Donate now and add Gift Aid to your donation. 👉 https://lnkd.in/e4jV-bBG #CorporateSocialResponsibility #CorporateGiving