August Community Heroes
Each month, we celebrate Community Heroes across Northamptonshire. These organisations are working tirelessly to improve the lives of our county's most vulnerable residents, and we're very proud to support them.
To read more about each Hero, have a look at our Community Hero of the Week column in the Northampton Chronicle & Echo, published every Thursday.
Barefooted Arts
Barefooted Arts is a not-for-profit arts organisation that supports health, wellbeing, and quality of life through participation in the arts. Their In Nature project supports adults aged 60+ who are experiencing loneliness and isolation with a two-day immersive experience at Delapré Abbey.
Crick Scarecrow Festival
Each year, Crick Scarecrow Festival brings enjoyment and community participation to the village of Crick. Crick residents build their scarecrows and compete for the Scarecrow Award, which this year was won by Beatlemania, a collaborative entry from the neighbours of Marsh Close.
North Northants Sports and Welfare Club
North Northants Sports and Welfare Club was established in 1995, to improve mental health and physical wellbeing amongst Northamptonshire residents. Through the Be Safe programme, the club runs free Keep Fit and Self Defence courses for women in Kettering and Corby, to promote community safety, self-defence skills, and self-confidence, as well as social connections between local residents.
Thomas' Fund
Thomas’ Fund provides music therapy for babies, children and young people who live with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions. Sessions are run by licensed Music Therapists and take place in hospitals, at home and in Early Years settings.