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Northamptonshire Community Foundation @northantscf.bsky.social · 9h

Happy #NationalPoetryDay! ✨✏️ Today feels especially fitting for a reminder about the David Laing CBE Young People Poetry Award 2026. The deadline for entries is Monday 5th October. Winners will be invited to perform their work at our Annual Awards in November. ow.ly/sabJ50ZTpYc

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Northamptonshire Community Foundation @northantscf.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

If your project is based around arts, culture or heritage and takes place in Northamptonshire, you could apply for between £500 and £5,000 through The Compton Fund. 🔹 Deadline to apply: Friday 2nd October 2026 Find out more and apply here: www.ncf.uk.com/the-compton-fund #FundFriday

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Northamptonshire Community Foundation @northantscf.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

💛 If your project is tackling poverty or disadvantage in Corby, Kettering or North Northamptonshire, you could apply for up to £3,000 through the Margaret Giffen Community Fund. 🔹 Deadline to apply: Friday 2nd October 2026 Find out more and apply here: www.ncf.uk.com/margaret-giffen-fund

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Northamptonshire Community Foundation @northantscf.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Join us for our next free Learn & Share session on Tuesday 22nd September at 11am. This online drop-in for VCSE organisations will focus on Eligibility & Due Diligence. Reserve your free spot 👉 ow.ly/G7mi50ZL8uH

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Northamptonshire Community Foundation @northantscf.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Last week, we were proud to celebrate 25yrs of Northamptonshire Community Foundation alongside friends, supporters, donors, charities & community partners. Thank you to everyone who joined us. We've invested more than £25m into communities over the past 25yrs & we're excited for what comes next.

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Northamptonshire Community Foundation @northantscf.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Are you a Northamptonshire-based community group looking for funding? We have a range of funds that have recently opened. 💙 Find out more and apply via our website: www.ncf.uk.com/grants/grants-availa… #FundFriday

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Northamptonshire Community Foundation @northantscf.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Behind the scenes of 25 Stories of Change! 🎥 We’re filming with @nnfilmfestival.bsky.social, sharing how Northamptonshire Community Foundation funded groups are improving health and wellbeing (SDG 3) and reducing inequalities (SDG 10). Sneak peek below! 📸 #25StoriesOfChange #GlobalGoals

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Northamptonshire Community Foundation @northantscf.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

If your project benefits residents in Winwick, Cold Ashby, West Haddon or Guilsborough, you may be eligible to apply for up to £5,000 through the Winwick Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund. 🔹 Deadline: Friday 2nd October 2026 Apply: ow.ly/CGUH50ZyUmr #FundFriday

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Northamptonshire Community Foundation @northantscf.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Poverty is affecting thousands of people across Northamptonshire, including many in working households. Our #PovertyHurts appeal funds local organisations providing food, advice & crisis support. Every donation stays local & makes a difference: www.justgiving.com/campaign/poverty…

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Northamptonshire Community Foundation @northantscf.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

If your community project benefits residents in Burton Latimer or Cranford, you may be able to apply for up to £30,000 through the Burton Wold Community Wind Farm Fund. 🔹 Deadline: Friday 2nd October 2026 Apply: ow.ly/YRTq50ZyT1b #FundFriday

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Northamptonshire Community Foundation @northantscf.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

The John Chard-Young Legacy Fund provides bursary support for people experiencing financial hardship to access sessions at Adrenaline Alley or Active In Motion 🛹 Applications are open all year round. Find out more and apply here: www.ncf.uk.com/john-chard-young #FundFriday

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Northamptonshire Community Foundation @northantscf.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

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Northamptonshire Community Foundation @northantscf.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Want to have a say in how funding supports local communities? We're looking for 6 volunteers from eligible wind farm fund areas to join our Wind Farm Grants Panel. This is a great opportunity to give back, learn new skills, & help local projects thrive. Apply here 👉🏻👉🏼👉🏽👉🏾👉🏿 ow.ly/liwN50ZBmOe

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Northamptonshire Community Foundation @northantscf.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

We’re delighted to be a CarFest 2026 Regional Charity Partner and can’t wait to join the first-ever festival at Silverstone. A proportion of every ticket purchased helps us continue to support vital grassroots projects across Northamptonshire. 🎟️ carfest.org

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Northamptonshire Community Foundation @northantscf.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

If your community project benefits residents in Rushton or Pipewell, you could apply for up to £10,000 through the New Albion Community Wind Farm Fund. The fund can support a wide range of charitable, educational, and environmental projects. Apply: ow.ly/Sw2c50ZyRfI #FundFriday

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Northamptonshire Community Foundation @northantscf.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Got something that needs a mend? 🪡 Visit Stitch Witch at St Matthew's Northampton this Saturday, 2-5:30pm. Learn repair skills, pick up a free mini mend kit, and discover how small fixes can make a big difference. Funded through our Small Green Arts Fund. 💚 📷 Photography by Joe Brown

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Northamptonshire Community Foundation @northantscf.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Harry's Fund 💚 Bursaries of £100 are available for young people aged 11–21 to support their education, health and wellbeing. Awards of up to £250 may be considered where the funding could make a significant difference to a young person’s wellbeing. ow.ly/m89750ZxCys

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Northamptonshire Community Foundation @northantscf.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

⏰ Grant deadline approaching! Applications for Constance Travis Community Endowment Fund close on Friday 7th August. Grants of £3,500–£10,000 are available. 💙 To find out more, contact our Grants Team on 01604 230033 or head to our website: ow.ly/2zV350Zk0CH

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Northamptonshire Community Foundation @northantscf.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

We're delighted to have been selected as one of CarFest's 2026 Regional Charity Partners 🚗 Every ticket purchased helps make a difference, and we're proud to be part of a festival that's bringing people together while investing in local communities 💙 carfest.org

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Northamptonshire Community Foundation @northantscf.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

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: bit.ly/ACESncf #FundFriday

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Northamptonshire Community Foundation @northantscf.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

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Northamptonshire Community Foundation @northantscf.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Constance Travis Community Endowment Fund 💙 Grants of £3,500–£10,000 are available to support voluntary and community organisations tackling some of Northamptonshire's biggest challenges. Find out more: www.ncf.uk.com/constance-travis-com… #FundFriday

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Northamptonshire Community Foundation @northantscf.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Congratulations to Corby on being shortlisted for UK Town of Culture 2028! 🌟 For 25 years, we've had the privilege of supporting charities and grassroots organisations across Corby that bring people together, create opportunities and strengthen local communities. Good luck from all of us at NCF! 💙

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Northamptonshire Community Foundation @northantscf.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

We're looking forward to joining the celebrations at Northampton Pride this Saturday!🌈 Supporting projects that help create a fairer, more inclusive Northamptonshire is a key part of our work, contributing to UN SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities. Come & visit the NCF stall & say hello!

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Northamptonshire Community Foundation @northantscf.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Happy #FundFriday! Our Constance Travis Community Endowment Fund is open for applications 💙 Grants of £3,500–£10,000 are available. The deadline to apply is Friday 7th August. To find out more, contact our Grants Team on 01604 230033 or head to our website: ow.ly/2zV350Zk0CH

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Northamptonshire Community Foundation @northantscf.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Thank you to Specsavers Weedon Road for their generous £500 donation to NCF. The donation was made on behalf of Louise Mellor through Specsavers' International Women's Day activity and will help support local charities and grassroots organisations working with women & girls.

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Northamptonshire Community Foundation @northantscf.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

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Northamptonshire Community Foundation @northantscf.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Local pride drives real change. Our Chief Executive Rachel McGrath shares insights from the CAF UK Local Giving Report 2026 and why supporting grassroots groups matters. 🔗 Read the full blog post: ow.ly/a9nv50ZfifR #Northamptonshire

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Northamptonshire Community Foundation @northantscf.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

We're proud to support Youth Borough’s SEEN - a FREE wellbeing & personal development programme for ages 14–25, launching Saturday 27th June. 🔹 Drop-in workshops & 1:1 online support. 🔗 Learn more: www.youthborough.com Funded by our Randal Charitable Foundation Fund.

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Northamptonshire Community Foundation @northantscf.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

Here’s a round-up of last month’s Community Heroes 🌻 These organisations go above and beyond to support people across Northamptonshire, making a real difference in their communities. ⭐ Teamwork Trust ⭐ @nnfilmfestival.bsky.social ⭐ Venture RDA ⭐ Pink House Arts CIC

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Northamptonshire Community Foundation @northantscf.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

#FundFriday – High Sheriff’s Initiative Fund 💚 Grants of up to £3,000 are available for grassroots organisations across Northamptonshire supporting children and young people, helping to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour and build stronger communities. Find out more: ow.ly/uNws50Z359q

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Northamptonshire Community Foundation @northantscf.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

Our next Learn & Share session takes place on 23rd June at 11am with our Grants Team, who will be sharing hints and tips on applying for grants 📝💰 🔹Open to VCFSE organisations across Northamptonshire 🔹Explore funding opportunities, ask questions & share updates 🔹Free! 🎟️ ow.ly/eCOY50ZcNPi

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Northamptonshire Community Foundation @northantscf.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

This year’s Northampton Legal Walk has raised £4,795 for local advice services 👟 Great to see last year’s funded group, Northamptonshire Rights & Equality Council, back taking part, with CEO Anjona Roy as top fundraiser. Local giving in action💙 Read more: ow.ly/gM5J50ZcN3w

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Northamptonshire Community Foundation @northantscf.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

⏰ Deadline approaching! The High Sheriff’s Initiative Fund closes at 5pm on 22nd June. Grants of up to £3k are available for grassroots organisations across Northants supporting children & young people through prevention, early intervention, and intervention projects. ow.ly/WIhr50Zb6V3

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Northamptonshire Community Foundation @northantscf.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

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. bit.ly/NCFRandalFoundation #FundFriday

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Northamptonshire Community Foundation @northantscf.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

One week to go until the Northampton Legal Walk! Help champion access to free legal advice services - join the local legal community on 3rd June. Your steps will support Northamptonshire's legal advice services at a time when they’re needed most. 🚶‍♂️‍➡️ To register email Janine on sec.nls@outlook.com

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Northamptonshire Community Foundation @northantscf.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Discover the latest insights from our VCFSE Needs Survey 📢 Our 2026 survey has provided vital insight into the needs, trends, and challenges facing Northamptonshire’s VCFSE sector. Read the report 👉 ow.ly/ZnVl50Z4gZe

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Northamptonshire Community Foundation @northantscf.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

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Northamptonshire Community Foundation @northantscf.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Two weeks to go until the Northampton Legal Walk 2026! Join the local legal community on Wednesday 3rd June at 5:15pm and help raise funds for access to justice and free legal advice services. ✨ Find out more: ow.ly/HuN850Z2ig0

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Northamptonshire Community Foundation @northantscf.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

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: bit.ly/VolForHealth #FundFriday

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Northamptonshire Community Foundation @northantscf.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Join us for our next Learn & Share session on Wednesday 20th May at 2:30pm, where our Grants Team will share advice on preventing fraud for small charities. 🔗 Book your free ticket here: bit.ly/4flQN2h

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Northamptonshire Community Foundation @northantscf.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

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: bit.ly/NCF-EoI Deadline 22nd May. Thank you!

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Northamptonshire Community Foundation @northantscf.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Celebrating our April Community Heroes! ⭐ Stride & Ride CIC ⭐ SENDsational Families CIC ⭐ Veterans Community Network ⭐ Moulton Community CIO Read our Community Hero of the Week column in the Northampton Chron every Thu.

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Northamptonshire Community Foundation @northantscf.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

The Volunteering for Health: Test, Learn and Innovate Programme offers grants of up to £10k to support organisations in Northamptonshire to develop new and inclusive volunteering approaches that improve health and wellbeing 💚 🔹 Deadline: Mon 18th May Apply: bit.ly/VolForHealth

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Northamptonshire Community Foundation @northantscf.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

The Yelvertoft Wind Farm Fund offers grants of up to £7k (and up to £30k for exceptional projects) to support community projects benefiting residents of Clay Coton, Crick, Lilbourne & Yelvertoft 💙 🔹 Deadline: 1st May Apply: www.ncf.uk.com/yelvertoft-wind-farm… #FundFriday

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Northamptonshire Community Foundation @northantscf.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

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Northamptonshire Community Foundation @northantscf.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

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: bit.ly/NCF_CGNF #FundFriday

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Northamptonshire Community Foundation @northantscf.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

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: bit.ly/SORP2026

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Northamptonshire Community Foundation @northantscf.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

🌹 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: bit.ly/NominateRoN

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