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Foundation makes record-breaking awards in just 8 months

Northamptonshire Community Foundation, the number one place-based grant making charity in the county, has hit a record milestone.

November 2020

Tackling UN SDG1: No Poverty in Northamptonshire Next Actions

October saw the launch of our series of online Community Conversations to help promote the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals...

November 2020

Co-op funding boost to help tackle food poverty

The funding boost has been donated to the National Emergencies Trust and is being distributed by 46 community foundations across...

October 2020

Latest Grant Awards

The Foundation is the leading, independent grant-making charity in the county, working with a network of fund holders and donors...

Local Charities join forces to promote an inclusive charitable sector

Northamptonshire Rights and Equality Council and Northamptonshire Community Foundation are coming together to help promote good practice in the local...

Northamptonshire Community Foundation is thinking global and acting local

Northamptonshire Community Foundation, the leading grant making charity in the county, has adopted the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals into...

September 2020

100 days of the Response and Recovery Fund

Northamptonshire Community Foundation has reported that its Coronavirus Response and Recovery Fund has enabled 73,427 local residents to be supported...

August 2020

Revitalising Trusts Initiative

Northamptonshire Community Foundation is delighted to have been part of the Revitalising Trusts initiative

July 2020

Marathon Fund goes the distance across South Northamptonshire and Aylesbury Vale

Funding has been awarded to a range of projects, including sports for children with disabilities, a trail run with fitness...

July 2020

Northamptonshire Community Foundation awards over half a million pounds

The Coronavirus Response and Recovery Fund is being delivered in partnership with Northamptonshire Emergencies Trust and can continue giving out...

June 2020

Lord Lieutenant Emergency Fund May Update

The Northamptonshire Lord Lieutenancy Emergency Fund was established to raise money for our NHS, local foodbanks and essential services helping...

Foundation supports good mental health during the Coronavirus crisis

Northamptonshire Community Foundation has funded 35 projects to help provide a support network to keep people�s emotional and mental wellbeing...

May 2020

Strategic Response Grant Awards

We are very grateful for the ongoing generosity of all our donors.

May 2020

Coronavirus Fund Update

April 2020

Foodbanks benefit from first round of funding

The Northamptonshire Lord Lieutenancy Emergency Fund was established to raise money for our NHS, local food banks and essential services...

April 2020

Coronavirus Response and Recovery Latest Update

Northamptonshire Community Foundation is busy ensuring local community groups can effectively respond to the Coronavirus crisis by getting funds to...

April 2020

SEGRO launches Centenary Fund to help support Northamptonshire communities

SEGRO is partnering with Northamptonshire Community Foundation, a grant giving charity which provides much needed and often life changing grants...

April 2020

Second wave of funding available to support the most vulnerable in our communities

Northamptonshire Community Foundation have announced the second wave of funding for the Coronavirus Response and Recovery Fund to support community...

April 2020

Coronavirus Survey Feedback

Thank you to all charities and community groups who took part in our urgent survey to find out how we...

April 2020

Northamptonshire Community Foundation opens the Coronavirus Response and Recovery Fund to applications

Charities and community groups supporting vulnerable people across the county can now apply for funding through Northamptonshire Community Foundation�s Coronavirus...

March 2020

Coronavirus Latest Update

In line with the advice issued by the Prime Minister on the 23.03.20 we have temporarily closed our offices to...

March 2020

Help raise funds for our Coronavirus Response and Recovery Fund

National Emergencies Trust Appeal

Statement on Covid-19

Northamptonshire Community Foundation recognises that the covid-19 outbreak is an exceptional event that will have an impact on civil society...

March 2020

NCF Makes an Impact

Northamptonshire Community Foundation has recently launched their fifth Impact Review based on completed projects in 2018. The review offers insights...

March 2020

Fundraising efforts raise money to help tackle Child Poverty

The Fair Deal for Kids fund, launched in 2015, is the direct result of a partnership between Northamptonshire Community Foundation...

January 2020

London Marathon Charitable Trust opens for applications

The London Marathon Charitable Trust is open for a second year of applications supporting projects that get people physically active...

January 2020

Tampon Tax Community Fund

Northamptonshire Community Foundation is delighted to be working in partnership with UK Community Foundations to deliver the Tampon Tax Community...

January 2020

Thanks a Million NCF

Northamptonshire Community Foundation has funded hundreds of projects across Northamptonshire this year.

Get Ready for Giving Tuesday

Constance Travis Charitable Trust Donate Millions to NCF

The funds are being added to an existing endowment fund held at the Foundation on behalf of the Trust and...

Funding Awarded to Support People With Disabilities

Two organisations in Northamptonshire have recently benefitted from the Cecil Pettit Legacy Fund.

Latest Round of Funding to Tackle Serious Youth Violence

The Fund, managed and facilitated by Northamptonshire Community Foundation, encourages the development of projects that bring people closer to their...

Mick & Sheila White Donate to Support Child Development

The Child Development Centre (CDC) at Northampton General Hospital has received funding support from Northamptonshire Community Foundation through the Mick...

Northamptonshire Community Foundation Awarded National Lottery Funding to Support Historical Giving

Northamptonshire Community Foundation has received a National Lottery grant to present a Generosity Heritage Trail.

Charities Join Forces to Deliver Funding Support for Disadvantaged Young People

Fernie Fields Sports and Social club offers a variety of sporting activities to its members, including football and bowls, alongside...

Funding Awarded to Inspire Physical Activity Across the Region

Funding Available to Help Young People Engage in Social Action

Charities and community groups working in and across Northamptonshire and Leicestershire can now apply for funding for projects that encourage...

Crucial Funding for Projects in Thorplands and Kings Heath

Energy and regeneration specialist ENGIE has awarded �16,924 to projects in Thorplands and Kings Heath through its Fund for Enterprise...

Crucial Support for Community Projects

Northamptonshire Community Foundation awards over �187,000 for those in greatest need.

NCF Join Forces with Local Business to Support the Farming Community

Surviving Winter End of Appeal

Always a Chance Donate to Prevent Violent Crime

Making Progress Hidden Needs

A Giving Circle That Creates a Way to Make a Difference Locally

Women and Girls Projects Share in National Funding

AVON to Sponsor Award at the 2019 Ceremony

The London Marathon Charitable Trust Inspires Physical Activity

NCF Announce the Cecil Pettit Legacy Fund

Wilson Browne Solicitors Donate to the Surviving Winter Appeal

Spread the Warmth on #GivingTuesday & Share Your #SurvivingWinterScarfie!

NCF and The Big Give Join Forces for Surviving Winter

Behind Closed Doors Opens in Northampton