NORTHAMPTON TOWN COMMUNITY TRUST JOINS NORTHAMPTONSHIRE ANCHOR INSTITUTIONS NETWORK
Tuesday 27 June saw the official launch of the Northamptonshire Anchor Institutions Network, bringing together organisations who have a significant impact in the county to work together to address important social and economic inequalities to make Northamptonshire a great place for people to live, work and visit.
Northampton Town Community Trust mentions that it is only by working together with shared commitment and priorities, that achieving a great impact is possible. This has been endorsed by anchor institutions network members at the official launch event and commitment of pledges. The Network will work together to seek best practice, measure impact, hold each other to account and actively commit to the following:
- Empowering the next generation
- Employment opportunities
- Social value gained from local investment
- Enhancing sustainability
This is an exciting step forward for Northamptonshire, bringing together public and private sector organisations in a new way of working towards one shared goal. Together, the Network will work towards improving the wellbeing and creation of strong, safe, resilient, and inclusive communities for their residents.
“We are really excited to be part of the new Northamptonshire Anchor Institution Network. This collaborative approach between local organisations will help support even more people and can help to further improve Northamptonshire’s communities.”
Phillip Smith, CEO at the Northampton Town FC Community Trust
The Network will meet regularly in person to discuss and set out actions to address their agreed priorities In total, there are currently 23 members including: West Northamptonshire Council, North Northamptonshire Council, Northamptonshire Children Trust, Northamptonshire Community Foundation, Northampton Hospital Group, Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board, St Andrews Healthcare, Police, Fire, Police Fire and Crime Commissioner, University of Northampton, Northampton College, Tresham College, Moulton College, Voluntary Impact Northamptonshire, NNBN, Barclays, Northamptonshire Chamber, Northamptonshire County Association of Local Councils, Saints Foundation, Northampton Town Football Club Community Trust.
