Northamptonshire Community Foundation’s Rose of Northamptonshire Awards 2026 took place on Friday at Wicksteed Park, bringing together communities from across the county to celebrate exceptional individuals who go above and beyond for others.

At Northamptonshire Community Foundation, we see every day the extraordinary difference local generosity makes. Whether through a donation, volunteering, fundraising, or simply championing a local cause, people across our county continue to show a remarkable commitment to one another.

That is why the publication of the CAF UK Local Giving Report 2026 feels particularly timely. Its findings reinforce something many of us working in philanthropy have long understood: people are far more likely to give when they feel connected to the place where they live and can clearly see the difference their support is making.

At Northamptonshire Community Foundation, we believe generous giving should be simple, meaningful and rooted in the communities it serves. Across our county, many individuals, families trusts and businesses want to make a real difference and we're here to make that journey straightforward and rewarding.

At Northamptonshire Community Foundation, we have long understood something: when people are supported to consider how and why they give, remarkable things happen and the latest figures from the 2026 Charities Aid Foundation Giving Report: Wealth Advice and Philanthropy confirm exactly that.

Northamptonshire Community Foundation has launched the Pathways to Independence: Care Leavers Fund, a new fund which will provide grants to charities and community groups supporting young people leaving care across the county. The programme will invest £150,000 over three years, with match funding helping to increase its impact.