Yesterday (Tuesday 3rd December) we received a cheque from LHC. We qualified for this funding by using LHC's not-for-profit procurement framework when building Lakeview House, which was opened in March 2019.
Lakeview consists of 45 accessible homes and is especially for the older people of Northampton. The residents of Lakeview now have a new lease of life and love their new home.
The funds will now go to our social enterprise Happy to Help CIC, to directly support communities in Northampton. Our aim is to improve the health, wellbeing, economy, environment and availability of opportunity for the benefit of NPH residents and their communities.
Happy to Help CIC
Happy to Help CIC offer the Community Ideas Fund which is aimed at helping you and your neighbourhoods do something positive for your community. We’ll fund groups or purchase items on your behalf up to a value of £250. Here are just a few of the projects we’ve supported so far:
- Coach costs for an outing for older people;
- A residents’ association newsletter;
- Membership costs to improve access to the toy library;
- Running costs of an autism support group;
- An awards event for a faith group;
- Gardening equipment for the Friends of Victoria Park;
- A lawnmower for a community garden; and
- Youth group refreshment costs.
Want to get involved?
You can apply online at www.nph.org.uk/happy-help-cic or contact our friendly team on 01604 837836. We can make grants of up to £250 or purchase items on behalf of the group or project. We also offer lots of support and advice if this is all new to you.