A new financial education app has been launched by Northamptonshire based Commsave this week – all part of the credit union’s commitment to helping people afford life and strive for financial resilience.This app comes hot on the heels of last week’s report, published by not-for-profit financial inclusion organisation Fair4All Finance, which found that 37% of people in West Northamptonshire and 39% of people in North Northamptonshire are now financially vulnerable.Its release date has also been timed to support Talk Money Week, a national week-long initiative designed to get people of all ages talking about money. Commsave Educates is the name...

05 November, 2024

Businesses in Northamptonshire are invited to an enlightening and interactive workshop where you’ll learn how eco-friendly web practices can elevate your website’s performance, grow visitor engagement, and reduce its carbon footprint.Hosted by Poppy Eco Hub and taking place at Vulcan Works in Northampton, this event will provide essential insights for making your website a sustainable, high-performing tool for growth. Why Go Green with Your Website?Sustainability isn’t just a trend; it’s a valuable business strategy. Today’s consumers are drawn to eco-conscious brands, and a green website signals your commitment to the planet. A sustainably built site is faster, more efficient, and delivers...

04 November, 2024

A Halloween themed Curry and Quiz Night is being organised by Teamwork Trust – with proceeds set to help the Northamptonshire charity support adults with autism, learning disabilities or mental health challenges.This fun-packed fundraising evening, set to take place at Kettering Park Hotel on Friday, 8th November, will be packed with spooky-styled questions and spice-packed curries.The event’s quiz compere will be well known business leader Simon Cox, who runs local networking and membership organisation NNBN. Simon said: “Halloween is the inspiration so expect the unexpected and prepare to be spooked! Halloween is a fabulous excuse to have a bit of...

04 November, 2024

With cyber security breaches and attacks continuing to be a common threat for businesses, IT consultancy 3RS IT Solutions is helping in the fight against cyber-crime by offering free cyber security training.With a Cyber Security Breaches Survey carried out by the government showing that half of businesses and 32% of charities have reported that they have experienced some form of cyber security breach or attack in the last 12 months, the free training aims to educate and arm businesses with the information they need to protect against cyber attacks.The most common type of breach or attack is phishing. This refers...

01 November, 2024

Since May 2024 Amy Crawfurd JP, High Sheriff of Northamptonshire, has raised £4,151.70 to support local grant-making charity Northamptonshire Community Foundation in its work to improve the lives of the county’s most vulnerable residents.In May, Amy undertook five 10km treks across Northamptonshire alongside Northamptonshire Community Foundation Chief Executive Rachel McGrath and raised £2,750 for the High Sheriff’s Initiative Fund. The fund is managed by the foundation and awards grants to local charities and community organisations working to reduce levels of crime and anti-social behaviour across the county.This month, the High Sheriff hosted the Northamptonshire Courts Service at All Saints Church,...

01 November, 2024

More than a third of Northamptonshire people are now living in ‘financially vulnerable circumstances’.These are the results of a two-year UK study from not-for-profit financial inclusion organisation Fair4All Finance, which has concluded that 37% of people in West Northamptonshire and 39% of people in North Northamptonshire are now financially vulnerable.The report also found that 37% of households in the wider East Midlands suffered from financial vulnerability – a rise of 17% in the past two years – and cited factors such as rising living costs, low or unstable incomes, persistent debt and a lack of ‘safety nets’ such as insurance,...

01 November, 2024

The University of Leicester School of Business has supported over 350 SMEs through the 90% government-funded Help to Grow: Management programme and provides an additional bursary enabling businesses, social enterprises and community interest companies to benefit on a fully-funded basis.With a 50-hour commitment over 12 weeks, the course makes it possible to balance working on the future of your business with existing work and personal responsibilities.The combination of online and face-to-face sessions reduces the time you need to attend in person, while still providing you with the benefit of face-to-face time with our experts and your fellow business leaders, for...

25 October, 2024

A collection of images taken by a local photographer have been used to highlight the impact of a Northamptonshire hospice.Nick Freeman, of Nick Freeman Photography, was originally commissioned by Cransley Hospice Trust to take photographs of the team for a new website earlier this year. However, when the Cransley Hospice team were thinking of ways to mark Hospice Care Week in October, they realised they could use the striking images to highlight the different emotions felt by staff who worked at or for the hospice.Speaking at the official opening of the ‘Because Every Moment Matters’ photography exhibition, Jenine Rees, marketing...

25 October, 2024

Winners have been crowned in all 18 categories of this year's Weetabix Northamptonshire Food & Drink Awards. Brilliant businesses, exceptional ambition, enviable talent and creativity were all on the menu at the awards ceremony yesterday evening, at the Royal & Derngate in Northampton.An evening filled with inspiration, innovation, and delicious local food and drink, Stuart Branch, People, Digital, Environment, Health & Safety Director for Weetabix, congratulated the winners for their remarkable contributions to the county’s growing food and drink sector.“Weetabix is delighted to headline sponsor these awards again, we are especially delighted that sustainability is such a strong element and...

19 October, 2024

The Chester House Estate – a heritage site based in Irchester – has been shortlisted for three awards, celebrating their unique heritage programmes and progress since their opening inThe Estate has been shortlisted for a national Archaeological Achievement Award by the Council for British Archaeology for the Irchester Field School, a collaborative community research and learning project in partnership with the University of Leicester.The Irchester Field School is core to a wide-ranging partnership between the University of Leicester (UoL) and North Northamptonshire Council. In summer 2024, more than 10,000 people attended collaborative programmes and events focused on the archaeology of...

19 October, 2024

Independent IT consultancy, 3RS IT Solutions, is helping to put the fun back into fundraising by sponsoring a ‘Row the Atlantic’ event which will see teams of rowers travel the equivalent of 5,836 kilometres over six weeks!Organised by the Teamwork Trust, a charity which is dedicated to supporting people who are living with learning disabilities, autism and mild mental health issues, three events are scheduled to take place from Monday 14th October-Friday 6th December, covering the Trust’s centres in Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough.As the official sponsor for the Wellingborough event, 3RS IT Solutions has also made a £500 donation towards...

17 October, 2024