We’re looking for 6 volunteers to help champion local community action in Northamptonshire!
💙 3 volunteer Grant Assessors
💙 3 volunteer Grant Advisers
Join our friendly team and support grassroots projects.
Interested? Apply here: https://bit.ly/NCF-EoI
Thank you!
The Corporate Giving Network Fund offers grants of up to £2,000 to support community projects across Northamptonshire that create learning opportunities, build skills and improve access to education 💚
Deadline: Fri 1st May 2026
Apply here: https://bit.ly/NCF_CGNF
#FundFriday
Join us on Tue 21st April at 10:30am for a free webinar with chartered accountants Harris & Co, designed to help charities navigate the key changes in SORP 2026 and what they mean for you.
🔗 Book your free place here: https://bit.ly/SORP2026
🌹 Last chance to nominate a local hero!
Nominations for the Rose of Northamptonshire Awards close TOMORROW (Thu 16th April) – don’t miss your chance to thank a volunteer making a real difference in our community.
✨ Nominate now here: https://bit.ly/NominateRoN
We’re proud to be featured in the DCMS ‘Our place to give’ plan, highlighting the work of NCF and our 50 Families project. Thanks to our partners and donors for helping families build skills and confidence through food 🍉
🔗 Read more: https://bit.ly/4dNdLP8
@dcmsgovuk.bsky.social
The Volunteering for Health: Test, Learn and Innovate Programme offers grants of up to £10,000 to support organisations in Northamptonshire to develop new and inclusive volunteering approaches that improve health and wellbeing 💚
Deadline: 18th May
Apply: https://bit.ly/VolForHealth
#FundFriday
Curious about new ways to fund your charity or community group? ✨Our next online Learn & Share session on Tue 14th April at 11am will explore Alternative Sources of Funding and introduce you to other grant-makers and income opportunities.
Book your free place here: https://bit.ly/3NOuffu
🌹 Do you know a local hero? Nominations for the Rose of Northamptonshire Awards close Thursday 16th April - don’t miss your chance to say thank you to someone who goes above and beyond for our community. ✨
Submit your nomination here: https://bit.ly/47olOOc
The African & Caribbean Elders Service (ACES) Legacy Fund offers grants of up to £3,000 to support Black and Global Majority-led organisations working with older people across Northamptonshire.
🔹 Rolling programme – apply anytime
Find out more: https://bit.ly/ACESncf
#FundFriday
🌷 Easter Bank Holiday update 🌷
Our office will be closed over the bank holiday weekend and will reopen on 7th April. We hope you have a restful & joyful break! If you need to reach us, please email enquiries@ncf.uk.com & we’ll get back to you as soon as we return.
📸 White Cobra Theatricals CIC 🐰
Here's a round-up of our March Community Heroes!
These organisations go above & beyond to support people across Northamptonshire:
⭐ Shine Arts & Well-Being CIC
⭐ Guardians of Winwick
⭐ Dostiyo Asian Women and Girls Organisation
⭐ Northamptonshire Walks
⭐ Northampton Hope Centre
Our March highlights are out! 🌱
From celebrating Northamptonshire’s community heroes to exploring how simple conversations could unlock millions for local charities, there’s plenty to inspire.
Read our March newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/ncf/march-highlights-2026
The Randal Charitable Foundation Fund offers grants of up to £3k to support small, grassroots groups across Northamptonshire. The fund supports projects tackling issues such as health & wellbeing, poverty, education, & support for vulnerable people.
https://bit.ly/NCFRandalFoundation
#FundFriday
📢 Just 2 weeks left to nominate a community hero for the Rose of Northamptonshire Awards!
🌹 Submit your nomination and help us celebrate those making a real difference across the county: https://bit.ly/NominateRoN
More info: https://bit.ly/RoseOfNorthants
#RoseOfNorthamptonshire #CommunityHeroes
We’re at the Northamptonshire Business Exhibition tomorrow at Wicksteed Park! 💜 Come say hi and find out how your business can support local communities.
Plus, don’t miss our CEO Rachel McGrath chairing the Women With Vision panel (12:15–1:15pm). Free entry.
#Northamptonshire #BusinessExhibition
Our next Learn & Share session for VCSE organisations features Commsave Credit Union.
Discover tools like their benefits calculator and free financial education app to help build financial resilience in our community.
Book your free spot: https://bit.ly/NCFLearnAndShare
The Pathways to Independence: Care Leavers Fund offers grants of up to £8,000 for projects supporting young people aged 18–25 leaving care across Northamptonshire.
📌 For Northamptonshire VCSE organisations
📌 Deadline: Mon 16th March
Find out more: https://bit.ly/CareLeaversFund
#FundFriday
Last Thu, we 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.
Read more: https://bit.ly/CareLeaversLaunch
More info about the fund: https://bit.ly/CareLeaversFund
Just one week left to apply for our Philanthropy Manager role! ⏰
Join our small, passionate team and help drive income generation and philanthropy across Northamptonshire.
Salary: £32,000–£35,000 | Full-Time
Deadline: Mon 16th March 9am
Download an application pack: https://bit.ly/NCFvacancies
Today is #InternationalWomensDay 🌍💜
At Northamptonshire Community Foundation, improving the lives of women and girls across the county is central to our work as a grant-making charity.
Learn more about inspiring projects we’ve funded: 🔗 https://bit.ly/NCFIWD2026
#IWD2026 #GiveToGain
Join us at the International Women’s Day event at Northampton Guildhall this Saturday, 10:30am–2:30pm ✨
Find out more about the grants available and how we’re working to improve the lives of women and strengthen communities across the county.
#InternationalWomensDay #IWD2026 #GiveToGain
The Northamptonshire Queen’s Institute Relief Fund offers one-off grants of up to £5,000 to support projects improving health and wellbeing across Northamptonshire.
🔹Deadline: Friday 6th March 2026
Find out more and apply: https://bit.ly/QueensInstituteFund
#FundFriday
Here's a round-up of our Feb Community Heroes!
These organisations go above & beyond to support people across Northants.
⭐ The McCarthy-Dixon Foundation
⭐ Action for Happiness Northants
⭐ The Spring Charity
⭐ Manna House Trust
Catch our Community Hero of the Week in the Northampton Chron every Thu.
Our next Learn & Share session for VCSE organisations features Commsave Credit Union.
Discover tools like their benefits calculator and free financial education app to help build financial resilience in our community.
Book your free spot: https://bit.ly/NCFLearnAndShare
The Margaret Giffen Community Fund offers grants of up to £3,000 to support projects tackling poverty and disadvantage across Corby, Kettering and North Northamptonshire.
🔹Deadline: Friday 6th March 2026
Find out more and apply: https://bit.ly/45zS7rK
#FundFriday
“It’s helped me plan meals better, waste less food, and feel more confident about putting nutritious meals together for my children.” 🍉
🥕 The 50 Families project has helped local families build confidence in cooking, reduce food waste, and connect with each other: https://bit.ly/NCF50Families
We’re looking for a Philanthropy Manager to join our small, committed team and support our income generation and philanthropy work across Northamptonshire ✨
🔹Salary: £32,000–£35,000 | Full-Time | Permanent
🔹Deadline for Applications: Mon 16th March, 9am
Find out more: https://bit.ly/NCFvacancies
The Compton Fund supports arts, culture and heritage projects across Northamptonshire, with grants available from £500 to £5,000 🎨
🔹 Deadline to apply: Friday 6th March 2026
Find out more and apply: https://bit.ly/NCFComptonFund
#FundFriday
Join our free Learn & Share session on Tuesday 17th February at 11am. Discover who can apply for grants and get your funding questions answered. Connect with our Grants team and colleagues in the VCSE sector.
Reserve your spot 👉 https://bit.ly/NCFLearnAndShare
We’re exhibiting at the Your Business Expo at the University of Northampton Creative Hub this Thursday (12th February)👋
Come and say hello and chat to us! We’d love to understand more about your current business priorities and talk about CSR, community impact, and local collaboration.