Become a Friend of the Foundation and create a lasting pot of money for the people of Northamptonshire
Northamptonshire Community Foundation helps businesses, trusts and individuals do their charitable giving effectively and efficiently – by linking donors to the causes closest to their hearts and to the people most in need within this county.
Our new Friends of the Foundation scheme is designed to inspire local businesses and individuals to provide much needed support to grassroots projects and community groups.
By making an annual donation, our Friends are able to play a pivotal role in the creation of an endowment for Northamptonshire, a pot of money which will benefit generations to come.
Levels of giving and benefits
The two basic levels of giving have been set at £2,000 and £4,000 a year – although some businesses choose to give more.
Friends of the Foundation are entitled to a range of benefits:
- Networking events: Network with like-minded people at Foundation receptions, lunches and other events throughout the year. There will be at least one additional event organised for Friends who donate at the higher level.
- Positive signposting: If and when you are inundated with charitable requests you can re-direct organisations to apply to the Foundation for funding. We can provide you with leaflets to send out to groups which contact you.
- Communication: We will keep you informed of the difference your donation makes by sending two newsletters/web letters and an annual review each year. We can also promote your news via our weekly community eblasts and website.
- Staff engagement: We can also organise project visits for your staff and link you up with causes you care most about.
- PR: The region’s media are keen to cover Friends of the Foundation. On becoming a Friend you will be presented with a friendship certificate and benefit from positive publicity and media coverage
Our Founder Friends:
Hewitsons
One of the largest law firms in the region, Hewitsons cover all aspects of corporate, commercial and property law, as well as addressing the needs of private individuals, charities and institutions. They have offices in Northampton, Milton Keynes, Cambridge, and Saffron Walden and pride themselves on providing the very best in legal advice.
Barnes Noble Edwards Ltd
The directors of Barnes Noble Edwards have been involved in the Northants Community virtually all our working lives. As property specialists, we realise the community is inextricably linked with the built environment and therefore we wish to support and contribute to Northamptonshire Community Foundation, as the community charity specialists.
Grant Thornton
Grant Thornton in Northamptonshire is committed to supporting the local
community, a fact which our staff are rightly proud of. Part of this is
assisting charitable organisations and we see the Northamptonshire
Community Foundation as an excellent organisation, reaching many more
organisations than we could.
University of Northampton
The University of Northampton is delighted to be a Founder Friend of Northamptonshire Community Foundation which supports Northamptonshire grassroots voluntary and community groups; helping local people access funds for their groups and projects and providing opportunities to transform lives.
The University is committed to playing a key role in the local community and beyond. In practice this means we work hard to produce educated, professional graduates and attract highly skilled staff. It also means we recognize the environment in which the University is placed. Many of our students and staff are active volunteers and recognize that they have a contribution to make. We are proud to be amongst a group of community philanthropists and to build a long term relationship with the Community Foundation, supporting worthwhile causes across the county.
Wilson Browne
Wilson Browne Solicitors is one of the largest practices in the East Midlands with offices across Northamptonshire and Leicestershire. With a wide range of expertise we are able to offer a full legal service to both businesses and private clients.
Wilson Browne is proud to be a Founder Friend of the Northamptonshire Community Foundation as it supports a whole range of community-based projects. As a firm which prides itself on its links to the local community and one that enjoys giving something of benefit back to the local area, the Foundation seemed an obvious choice.
http://www.wilsonbrowne.co.uk/communitygiving.asp
Howes Percival
At Howes Percival our people always go the extra mile, so we leaped at the opportunity to become a Founder Friend of the Northamptonshire Community Foundation.
In delivering quality legal advice, so-so is a no-go. Not bad is no good. Okay simply isn’t. Nothing but excellence is acceptable. At Howes Percival this isn’t just a set of principles. It’s the law. Further details visit:
http://www.howespercival.com/
Unity Trust Bank
As a specialist bank for charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises, Unity Trust Bank is dedicated to providing the right banking solution for you, enabling you to concentrate on delivering on your goals. Our strength lies in our understanding of, and providing services to meet, the needs of our customers in the social economy.
We can provide a full range of banking services from day-to-day banking to specialist loan finance and grant bridging loans. With a commitment to providing market-leading customer service, we work in partnership with a wide variety of organisations in the social economy to help underpin their long term development aims.
For further information, please contact Joanna Goodman, Development Manager on Tel: 07711 412867 or by Email: joanna.goodman@unity.co.uk
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Find out more about becoming a Founder Friend by contacting Jessica Pilkington at Jessica@ncf.uk.com or (01604) 230033.