Well Northants

The Well Northants programme works with some of the communities in North Northamptonshire that are most at risk of health inequalities, based on existing support as well as health and wellbeing needs. 

Funding between £500 and £2,500 is available for resident-led community projects benefiting the following areas:

  • Avondale and Grange, Kettering
  • Kingswood and Hazel Leys, Corby
  • Victoria and Queensway, Wellingborough

We want ordinary people from these communities to decide how to allocate this funding.

There are community development workers for each of the areas and they can be contacted by emailing [email protected].

Prepare

Write up your idea and get ready to share it. You don’t need to be experienced in applying for funding as the Well Northants team and your host organisation will provide all the support you need to bring your idea forward. We’ll also help you understand our funding rules.

When applying, you will need to send in a 3-minute video explaining your project idea with the application. We can't accept applications without a video submission - guidance on uploading a private, unlisted video to YouTube is available.

Host organisation

Residents can apply as groups or individuals but must have a host organisation to support them.

If you have an idea but do not have a host organisation, we will link you to a suitable organisation. Email us at [email protected].

Funding themes

We’ve been out and about among groups, organisations and residents in your area to find out what people think is needed to create a healthier community.

Your idea should fit into one or more of the themes for your area.

Victoria, Wellingborough

  • Clean and healthy safe spaces  
  • Healthy active communities, bringing people together   
  • Improving mental wellbeing  
  • Improving communication in the community
  • Supporting children, young people and families 

Queensway, Wellingborough

  • Bringing the community together
  • Clean and healthy spaces
  • Improving community safety
  • Improving access to services, help and advice
  • Supporting children, young people and families

Avondale and Grange, Kettering

  • Improving community safety
  • Improving communication about activities available in the area
  • Support for families, children and young people - especially 9 to 16-year-olds
  • Opportunities to bring people together

Kingswood and Hazel Leys, Corby

  • Caring for the environment
  • Improving communication and more easily accessible services - knowing what’s on and how to access
  • Opportunities to bring people together
  • Safer places - personal and environmental
  • Skills development, training, and life skills opportunities for all ages

Apply

If you’re ready to apply, email us at [email protected] to request an application form.
 
Applications need to be sent in by 5pm on the following closing dates and must include a video submission:

  • August 2023 round - Opens 1 August and closes 26 August 2023
  • January 2024 round - Opens 3 January 2024 and closes 26 January

Community voting

You’ll take your idea to a local community voting event and residents will vote for their favourite projects.

If your project idea is one of those voted for, you will receive funding and support from our team to make your idea a reality.

2023 voting

  • Wellingborough (Victoria) - Victoria Centre, Monday 11 September, 10am to 12:30pm
  • Corby (Kingswood and Hazel Leys) - Hazelwood Neighbourhood Centre, Monday 11 September, 3pm to 5pm
  • Kettering (Avondale and Grange) - Crescent Community Centre, Tuesday 12 September, 5pm to 7pm
  • Wellingborough (Queensway) - Glamis Hall, Wednesday 13 September, 3:30pm to 6pm

2024 voting 

  • Kettering (Avondale and Grange) - Crescent Community Centre, Monday 5 February, 10am to 12pm
  • Corby (Kingswood and Hazel Leys) - Kingswood Café, Tuesday 6 February, 10am to 12pm
  • Wellingborough (Queensway) - Glamis Hall, Wednesday 7 February,  3:30pm to 6pm
  • Wellingborough (Victoria) - Victoria Centre, Friday 9 February, 10am to 12:30pm

Last updated 07 August 2023