Northamptonshire Community Foundation
@northantscf.bsky.social
We're the leading grant-making charity in Northamptonshire.
We're committed to supporting Northamptonshire's most vulnerable residents & being a good ancestor to future generations.
We're committed to supporting Northamptonshire's most vulnerable residents & being a good ancestor to future generations.
We are thrilled to be partnering with the Randal Foundation to award grants of up £3,000 to local grassroots organisations working to tackle vital issues in our county 👉 https://bit.ly/NCFRandalFoundation
This is a rolling programme so you can apply for a grant at any time.
#FundFriday
This is a rolling programme so you can apply for a grant at any time.
#FundFriday
November 21, 2025 at 6:00 AM
We are thrilled to be partnering with the Randal Foundation to award grants of up £3,000 to local grassroots organisations working to tackle vital issues in our county 👉 https://bit.ly/NCFRandalFoundation
This is a rolling programme so you can apply for a grant at any time.
#FundFriday
This is a rolling programme so you can apply for a grant at any time.
#FundFriday
We're recruiting for a new Trustee to join our Board in 2026!
If you're passionate about improving the lives of Northamptonshire residents, we'd love to hear from you.
👉 Visit https://bit.ly/NCFvacancies to find out more.
If you're passionate about improving the lives of Northamptonshire residents, we'd love to hear from you.
👉 Visit https://bit.ly/NCFvacancies to find out more.
November 17, 2025 at 3:01 PM
We're recruiting for a new Trustee to join our Board in 2026!
If you're passionate about improving the lives of Northamptonshire residents, we'd love to hear from you.
👉 Visit https://bit.ly/NCFvacancies to find out more.
If you're passionate about improving the lives of Northamptonshire residents, we'd love to hear from you.
👉 Visit https://bit.ly/NCFvacancies to find out more.
Local groups planning projects that promote good health and wellbeing can apply for a grant of up to £4,000 from our Friends of the Foundation Fund 👉 https://bit.ly/NCFFOF
Deadline: 5th December 2025
📸 SNVB used their grant to provide food parcels to 40 vulnerable local families.
#FundFriday
Deadline: 5th December 2025
📸 SNVB used their grant to provide food parcels to 40 vulnerable local families.
#FundFriday
November 14, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Local groups planning projects that promote good health and wellbeing can apply for a grant of up to £4,000 from our Friends of the Foundation Fund 👉 https://bit.ly/NCFFOF
Deadline: 5th December 2025
📸 SNVB used their grant to provide food parcels to 40 vulnerable local families.
#FundFriday
Deadline: 5th December 2025
📸 SNVB used their grant to provide food parcels to 40 vulnerable local families.
#FundFriday
❄️ Surviving Winter ❄️
Around 38,000 people in Northamptonshire will struggle with fuel poverty this winter (Dept. for Energy). Every donation goes directly to local organisations providing vital support to local residents in need.
💙 Donate today https://bit.ly/Surviving-Winter25
#SurvivingWinter
Around 38,000 people in Northamptonshire will struggle with fuel poverty this winter (Dept. for Energy). Every donation goes directly to local organisations providing vital support to local residents in need.
💙 Donate today https://bit.ly/Surviving-Winter25
#SurvivingWinter
November 12, 2025 at 3:02 PM
❄️ Surviving Winter ❄️
Around 38,000 people in Northamptonshire will struggle with fuel poverty this winter (Dept. for Energy). Every donation goes directly to local organisations providing vital support to local residents in need.
💙 Donate today https://bit.ly/Surviving-Winter25
#SurvivingWinter
Around 38,000 people in Northamptonshire will struggle with fuel poverty this winter (Dept. for Energy). Every donation goes directly to local organisations providing vital support to local residents in need.
💙 Donate today https://bit.ly/Surviving-Winter25
#SurvivingWinter
The NFDS Fund gives grants of up to £500 to local groups running sporting activities aimed at disabled people, people with long-term health conditions and/or mental health conditions.
If that sounds like you, apply today 👉 https://bit.ly/NFDSfund
Deadline: 1st December 2025
#FundFriday
If that sounds like you, apply today 👉 https://bit.ly/NFDSfund
Deadline: 1st December 2025
#FundFriday
November 7, 2025 at 6:00 AM
The NFDS Fund gives grants of up to £500 to local groups running sporting activities aimed at disabled people, people with long-term health conditions and/or mental health conditions.
If that sounds like you, apply today 👉 https://bit.ly/NFDSfund
Deadline: 1st December 2025
#FundFriday
If that sounds like you, apply today 👉 https://bit.ly/NFDSfund
Deadline: 1st December 2025
#FundFriday
It’s #TrusteesWeek! The time of year when we celebrate the contribution made by Trustees for their charities and recognise the difference they make.
We're lucky to be supported by 13 dedicated Trustees and we are so grateful for the time, commitment and effort they put in to help us thrive 💙
We're lucky to be supported by 13 dedicated Trustees and we are so grateful for the time, commitment and effort they put in to help us thrive 💙
November 5, 2025 at 10:00 AM
It’s #TrusteesWeek! The time of year when we celebrate the contribution made by Trustees for their charities and recognise the difference they make.
We're lucky to be supported by 13 dedicated Trustees and we are so grateful for the time, commitment and effort they put in to help us thrive 💙
We're lucky to be supported by 13 dedicated Trustees and we are so grateful for the time, commitment and effort they put in to help us thrive 💙
🚨 Deadline extended!
In partnership with Mary Laing, and in memory of David Laing CBE, we're delighted to continue the David Laing CBE Young People Poetry Award in 2025 👉 https://bit.ly/YoungPeoplePoetryAward
For more info 👉 enquiries@ncf.uk.com
Deadline 👉 5pm, Friday 7th November 2025
In partnership with Mary Laing, and in memory of David Laing CBE, we're delighted to continue the David Laing CBE Young People Poetry Award in 2025 👉 https://bit.ly/YoungPeoplePoetryAward
For more info 👉 enquiries@ncf.uk.com
Deadline 👉 5pm, Friday 7th November 2025
November 4, 2025 at 3:01 PM
🚨 Deadline extended!
In partnership with Mary Laing, and in memory of David Laing CBE, we're delighted to continue the David Laing CBE Young People Poetry Award in 2025 👉 https://bit.ly/YoungPeoplePoetryAward
For more info 👉 enquiries@ncf.uk.com
Deadline 👉 5pm, Friday 7th November 2025
In partnership with Mary Laing, and in memory of David Laing CBE, we're delighted to continue the David Laing CBE Young People Poetry Award in 2025 👉 https://bit.ly/YoungPeoplePoetryAward
For more info 👉 enquiries@ncf.uk.com
Deadline 👉 5pm, Friday 7th November 2025
We're recruiting for a new Trustee to join our Board in 2026!
👉 https://bit.ly/NCFvacancies 👈
If you are passionate about improving the lives of Northamptonshire residents, we'd love to hear from you.
Contact our CEO Rachel McGrath, by 21st November, to find out more: rachel@ncf.uk.com
👉 https://bit.ly/NCFvacancies 👈
If you are passionate about improving the lives of Northamptonshire residents, we'd love to hear from you.
Contact our CEO Rachel McGrath, by 21st November, to find out more: rachel@ncf.uk.com
November 3, 2025 at 8:15 AM
We're recruiting for a new Trustee to join our Board in 2026!
👉 https://bit.ly/NCFvacancies 👈
If you are passionate about improving the lives of Northamptonshire residents, we'd love to hear from you.
Contact our CEO Rachel McGrath, by 21st November, to find out more: rachel@ncf.uk.com
👉 https://bit.ly/NCFvacancies 👈
If you are passionate about improving the lives of Northamptonshire residents, we'd love to hear from you.
Contact our CEO Rachel McGrath, by 21st November, to find out more: rachel@ncf.uk.com
🚨 Deadline extended!
In partnership with Mary Laing, and in memory of David Laing CBE, we're delighted to continue the David Laing CBE Young People Poetry Award in 2025 👉 https://bit.ly/YoungPeoplePoetryAward
For more info 👉 enquiries@ncf.uk.com
Deadline 👉 5pm, Friday 7th November 2025
In partnership with Mary Laing, and in memory of David Laing CBE, we're delighted to continue the David Laing CBE Young People Poetry Award in 2025 👉 https://bit.ly/YoungPeoplePoetryAward
For more info 👉 enquiries@ncf.uk.com
Deadline 👉 5pm, Friday 7th November 2025
October 31, 2025 at 3:01 PM
🚨 Deadline extended!
In partnership with Mary Laing, and in memory of David Laing CBE, we're delighted to continue the David Laing CBE Young People Poetry Award in 2025 👉 https://bit.ly/YoungPeoplePoetryAward
For more info 👉 enquiries@ncf.uk.com
Deadline 👉 5pm, Friday 7th November 2025
In partnership with Mary Laing, and in memory of David Laing CBE, we're delighted to continue the David Laing CBE Young People Poetry Award in 2025 👉 https://bit.ly/YoungPeoplePoetryAward
For more info 👉 enquiries@ncf.uk.com
Deadline 👉 5pm, Friday 7th November 2025
We are sending huge thanks to the local businesses supporting our Annual Awards event 2025 💛
We are so grateful for all of your support, and we can't wait for you to join us to celebrate our fantastic award finalists and winners next month! ⭐
#NCFAnnualAwards
We are so grateful for all of your support, and we can't wait for you to join us to celebrate our fantastic award finalists and winners next month! ⭐
#NCFAnnualAwards
October 29, 2025 at 11:01 AM
We are sending huge thanks to the local businesses supporting our Annual Awards event 2025 💛
We are so grateful for all of your support, and we can't wait for you to join us to celebrate our fantastic award finalists and winners next month! ⭐
#NCFAnnualAwards
We are so grateful for all of your support, and we can't wait for you to join us to celebrate our fantastic award finalists and winners next month! ⭐
#NCFAnnualAwards
We're recruiting for a new Trustee to join our Board in 2026!
👉 https://bit.ly/NCFvacancies 👈
If you are passionate about improving the lives of Northamptonshire residents, we'd love to hear from you.
Contact our CEO Rachel McGrath, by 21st November, to find out more: rachel@ncf.uk.com
👉 https://bit.ly/NCFvacancies 👈
If you are passionate about improving the lives of Northamptonshire residents, we'd love to hear from you.
Contact our CEO Rachel McGrath, by 21st November, to find out more: rachel@ncf.uk.com
October 28, 2025 at 8:30 AM
We're recruiting for a new Trustee to join our Board in 2026!
👉 https://bit.ly/NCFvacancies 👈
If you are passionate about improving the lives of Northamptonshire residents, we'd love to hear from you.
Contact our CEO Rachel McGrath, by 21st November, to find out more: rachel@ncf.uk.com
👉 https://bit.ly/NCFvacancies 👈
If you are passionate about improving the lives of Northamptonshire residents, we'd love to hear from you.
Contact our CEO Rachel McGrath, by 21st November, to find out more: rachel@ncf.uk.com
Happy Northamptonshire Day! 🎉
We love this county and we’re proud to support the brilliant people and groups that make it such a unique place to live and work.
Here’s to Northamptonshire 💙
#NorthamptonshireDay
We love this county and we’re proud to support the brilliant people and groups that make it such a unique place to live and work.
Here’s to Northamptonshire 💙
#NorthamptonshireDay
October 25, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Happy Northamptonshire Day! 🎉
We love this county and we’re proud to support the brilliant people and groups that make it such a unique place to live and work.
Here’s to Northamptonshire 💙
#NorthamptonshireDay
We love this county and we’re proud to support the brilliant people and groups that make it such a unique place to live and work.
Here’s to Northamptonshire 💙
#NorthamptonshireDay
The St Giles Charitable Trust Fund awards grants of up to £5,000 for activity addressing poverty in Northampton; Growing Together Northampton used their grant to increase vital support for their beneficiaries and food bank.
👉 https://bit.ly/NCFStGiles
Deadline: 27th October 2025
#FundFriday
👉 https://bit.ly/NCFStGiles
Deadline: 27th October 2025
#FundFriday
October 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM
The St Giles Charitable Trust Fund awards grants of up to £5,000 for activity addressing poverty in Northampton; Growing Together Northampton used their grant to increase vital support for their beneficiaries and food bank.
👉 https://bit.ly/NCFStGiles
Deadline: 27th October 2025
#FundFriday
👉 https://bit.ly/NCFStGiles
Deadline: 27th October 2025
#FundFriday
We're sending huge thanks to Scott Bader Commonwealth, Headline Sponsor of our Annual Awards for the third year running 💛
They told us: “We sponsor these awards as we believe in making a positive difference in the local communities in which we operate.”
They told us: “We sponsor these awards as we believe in making a positive difference in the local communities in which we operate.”
October 22, 2025 at 10:01 AM
We're sending huge thanks to Scott Bader Commonwealth, Headline Sponsor of our Annual Awards for the third year running 💛
They told us: “We sponsor these awards as we believe in making a positive difference in the local communities in which we operate.”
They told us: “We sponsor these awards as we believe in making a positive difference in the local communities in which we operate.”
The deadline for applications to the St Giles Charitable Trust Fund has been extended to Monday 27th October.
If you're running a project that addresses poverty in Northampton, you can apply today for a grant of up to £5,000 👉 https://bit.ly/NCFStGiles
If you're running a project that addresses poverty in Northampton, you can apply today for a grant of up to £5,000 👉 https://bit.ly/NCFStGiles
October 21, 2025 at 11:10 AM
The deadline for applications to the St Giles Charitable Trust Fund has been extended to Monday 27th October.
If you're running a project that addresses poverty in Northampton, you can apply today for a grant of up to £5,000 👉 https://bit.ly/NCFStGiles
If you're running a project that addresses poverty in Northampton, you can apply today for a grant of up to £5,000 👉 https://bit.ly/NCFStGiles
🚨 One week until the deadline!
In partnership with Mary Laing, and in memory of David Laing CBE, we're delighted to continue the David Laing CBE Young People Poetry Award in 2025 👉 https://bit.ly/YoungPeoplePoetryAward
For more info 👉 enquiries@ncf.uk.com
Deadline 👉 5pm, Monday 27th October 2025
In partnership with Mary Laing, and in memory of David Laing CBE, we're delighted to continue the David Laing CBE Young People Poetry Award in 2025 👉 https://bit.ly/YoungPeoplePoetryAward
For more info 👉 enquiries@ncf.uk.com
Deadline 👉 5pm, Monday 27th October 2025
October 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🚨 One week until the deadline!
In partnership with Mary Laing, and in memory of David Laing CBE, we're delighted to continue the David Laing CBE Young People Poetry Award in 2025 👉 https://bit.ly/YoungPeoplePoetryAward
For more info 👉 enquiries@ncf.uk.com
Deadline 👉 5pm, Monday 27th October 2025
In partnership with Mary Laing, and in memory of David Laing CBE, we're delighted to continue the David Laing CBE Young People Poetry Award in 2025 👉 https://bit.ly/YoungPeoplePoetryAward
For more info 👉 enquiries@ncf.uk.com
Deadline 👉 5pm, Monday 27th October 2025
The St Giles Charitable Trust Fund awards grants of up to £5,000 for activity addressing poverty in Northampton; Growing Together Northampton used their grant to increase vital support for their beneficiaries and food bank.
👉 https://bit.ly/NCFStGiles
Deadline: 20th October 2025
#FundFriday
👉 https://bit.ly/NCFStGiles
Deadline: 20th October 2025
#FundFriday
October 17, 2025 at 2:02 PM
The St Giles Charitable Trust Fund awards grants of up to £5,000 for activity addressing poverty in Northampton; Growing Together Northampton used their grant to increase vital support for their beneficiaries and food bank.
👉 https://bit.ly/NCFStGiles
Deadline: 20th October 2025
#FundFriday
👉 https://bit.ly/NCFStGiles
Deadline: 20th October 2025
#FundFriday
The Towcester Park Community Fund awards grants of up to £5,000 to groups working to improve the lives of residents living in Towcester, Tiffield, Greens Norton and/or Easton Neston 👉 https://bit.ly/TowcesterParkFund
Deadline: 20th October 2025
📸 Towcester Studio Band
#FundFriday
Deadline: 20th October 2025
📸 Towcester Studio Band
#FundFriday
October 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM
The Towcester Park Community Fund awards grants of up to £5,000 to groups working to improve the lives of residents living in Towcester, Tiffield, Greens Norton and/or Easton Neston 👉 https://bit.ly/TowcesterParkFund
Deadline: 20th October 2025
📸 Towcester Studio Band
#FundFriday
Deadline: 20th October 2025
📸 Towcester Studio Band
#FundFriday
We're shining a light on our county’s hidden needs 🌟
In 2023/24 we supported 117,000 residents, 15% of our county, through local partnerships tackling poverty, food insecurity, and youth wellbeing 👉 https://bit.ly/NCFImpact2024
Small charities. Big change. 💙
#HiddenNeeds #CommunityImpact
In 2023/24 we supported 117,000 residents, 15% of our county, through local partnerships tackling poverty, food insecurity, and youth wellbeing 👉 https://bit.ly/NCFImpact2024
Small charities. Big change. 💙
#HiddenNeeds #CommunityImpact
October 16, 2025 at 10:30 AM
We're shining a light on our county’s hidden needs 🌟
In 2023/24 we supported 117,000 residents, 15% of our county, through local partnerships tackling poverty, food insecurity, and youth wellbeing 👉 https://bit.ly/NCFImpact2024
Small charities. Big change. 💙
#HiddenNeeds #CommunityImpact
In 2023/24 we supported 117,000 residents, 15% of our county, through local partnerships tackling poverty, food insecurity, and youth wellbeing 👉 https://bit.ly/NCFImpact2024
Small charities. Big change. 💙
#HiddenNeeds #CommunityImpact
We're recruiting for a new Trustee to join our Board in 2026!
👉 https://bit.ly/NCFvacancies 👈
If you are passionate about improving the lives of Northamptonshire residents, we'd love to hear from you.
Contact our CEO Rachel McGrath, by 21st November, to find out more: rachel@ncf.uk.com
👉 https://bit.ly/NCFvacancies 👈
If you are passionate about improving the lives of Northamptonshire residents, we'd love to hear from you.
Contact our CEO Rachel McGrath, by 21st November, to find out more: rachel@ncf.uk.com
October 14, 2025 at 6:20 AM
We're recruiting for a new Trustee to join our Board in 2026!
👉 https://bit.ly/NCFvacancies 👈
If you are passionate about improving the lives of Northamptonshire residents, we'd love to hear from you.
Contact our CEO Rachel McGrath, by 21st November, to find out more: rachel@ncf.uk.com
👉 https://bit.ly/NCFvacancies 👈
If you are passionate about improving the lives of Northamptonshire residents, we'd love to hear from you.
Contact our CEO Rachel McGrath, by 21st November, to find out more: rachel@ncf.uk.com
The St Giles Charitable Trust Fund awards grants of up to £5,000 for activity addressing poverty in Northampton; Growing Together Northampton used their grant to increase vital support for their beneficiaries and food bank.
👉 https://bit.ly/NCFStGiles
Deadline: 20th October 2025
#FundFriday
👉 https://bit.ly/NCFStGiles
Deadline: 20th October 2025
#FundFriday
October 10, 2025 at 6:00 AM
The St Giles Charitable Trust Fund awards grants of up to £5,000 for activity addressing poverty in Northampton; Growing Together Northampton used their grant to increase vital support for their beneficiaries and food bank.
👉 https://bit.ly/NCFStGiles
Deadline: 20th October 2025
#FundFriday
👉 https://bit.ly/NCFStGiles
Deadline: 20th October 2025
#FundFriday
Every year, charities miss out on £560m in unclaimed Gift Aid tax relief. Help us to claim more and do more. When you donate, remember to #TickTheBox! It costs you nothing but means so much to us.
#GiftAidAwarenessDay
Charity Finance Group (CFG)
#GiftAidAwarenessDay
Charity Finance Group (CFG)
October 9, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Every year, charities miss out on £560m in unclaimed Gift Aid tax relief. Help us to claim more and do more. When you donate, remember to #TickTheBox! It costs you nothing but means so much to us.
#GiftAidAwarenessDay
Charity Finance Group (CFG)
#GiftAidAwarenessDay
Charity Finance Group (CFG)
In partnership with Mary Laing, and in memory of David Laing CBE, we are delighted to continue the David Laing CBE Young People Poetry Award in 2025 👉 https://bit.ly/YoungPeoplePoetryAward
For more information 👉 enquiries@ncf.uk.com
Deadline 👉 5pm, Monday 27th October 2025
For more information 👉 enquiries@ncf.uk.com
Deadline 👉 5pm, Monday 27th October 2025
October 7, 2025 at 8:30 AM
In partnership with Mary Laing, and in memory of David Laing CBE, we are delighted to continue the David Laing CBE Young People Poetry Award in 2025 👉 https://bit.ly/YoungPeoplePoetryAward
For more information 👉 enquiries@ncf.uk.com
Deadline 👉 5pm, Monday 27th October 2025
For more information 👉 enquiries@ncf.uk.com
Deadline 👉 5pm, Monday 27th October 2025
From our Poverty Hurts Fund, local charities and community organisations can apply for a grant of up to £3,000 to fund projects that help tackle increasing poverty in Northamptonshire.
Apply now: https://bit.ly/PovertyHurtsFund
📸 Previous grant recipients, Born to Shine
#FundFriday
Apply now: https://bit.ly/PovertyHurtsFund
📸 Previous grant recipients, Born to Shine
#FundFriday
October 3, 2025 at 10:36 AM
From our Poverty Hurts Fund, local charities and community organisations can apply for a grant of up to £3,000 to fund projects that help tackle increasing poverty in Northamptonshire.
Apply now: https://bit.ly/PovertyHurtsFund
📸 Previous grant recipients, Born to Shine
#FundFriday
Apply now: https://bit.ly/PovertyHurtsFund
📸 Previous grant recipients, Born to Shine
#FundFriday
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Northamptonshire is a fast growing, busy, bustling county, interspersed with beautiful rolling hills and countryside.
Yet @northantscf.bsky.social knows it has some of England’s most deprived neighbourhoods in terms of education & skills, income & employment, health, crime & housing: www.ncf.uk.com
Yet @northantscf.bsky.social knows it has some of England’s most deprived neighbourhoods in terms of education & skills, income & employment, health, crime & housing: www.ncf.uk.com
October 1, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Northamptonshire is a fast growing, busy, bustling county, interspersed with beautiful rolling hills and countryside.
Yet @northantscf.bsky.social knows it has some of England’s most deprived neighbourhoods in terms of education & skills, income & employment, health, crime & housing: www.ncf.uk.com
Yet @northantscf.bsky.social knows it has some of England’s most deprived neighbourhoods in terms of education & skills, income & employment, health, crime & housing: www.ncf.uk.com