Communities and Place funding
Communities and Place funding allocation: £390,000
West Northamptonshire is an area where communities thrive, home to the towns of Brackley, Daventry, Northampton and Towcester along with many villages in between.
This funding is about amplifying the quality offer in the area to enable every resident to live their best life.
The particular ambitions for this allocation include:
- improving physical activity, wellbeing and community inclusion
- utilising the natural environment the area proudly boasts
- tackling the cost of living crisis and enabling energy efficiency
- improving pride in place
As set out in the UK Shared Prosperity Fund prospectus, the Communities and Place investment priority seeks to address these challenges by investing in projects with the following objectives:
- strengthening social fabrics and fostering a sense of local pride and belonging by enhancing physical, cultural and social ties and access to amenities, such as community infrastructure and local green space, and community-led projects
- building resilient, healthy and safe neighbourhoods and create quality places that people want to live, work and thrive in, through targeted improvements to the built and natural environment and innovative approaches to crime prevention
Our projects
Daventry Public Realm Works
The project delivers low-cost, high-impact interventions that build wellbeing, employability, and social inclusion, helping individuals gain confidence, life skills, and pathways to independence with minimal resources.
Choirfest Lead-In Events
The Choirfest outreach project will build excitement and deepen community engagement through pop-up performances, interactive workshops, and a school-based choir programme, increasing visibility and strengthening cultural assets across West Northants.
Northampton Saints Women's Touch Rugby
As part of the WRWC25 Impact Programme and aligned to the RFU Strive 25/Ti offer. Weekly Women's Touch Rugby sessions for women aged 18+. For all abilities whether women are complete beginners or currently playing.
Funding will enable Saints to deploy these sessions for an entire year, covering staff and facility costs.
Womens Rugby World Cup - Fan Zone
West Northamptonshire is proud to be hosting 6 Women's Rugby World Cup matches, offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to showcase local pride and community spirit through a vibrant Fan Zone experience, as the tournament reaches a global audience of over 34 million.
Street Sports Programme
The project enhances green and blue spaces to promote biodiversity, wellbeing, and climate resilience by creating and upgrading parks, gardens, and water features that are accessible, sustainable, and community-focused.
Green and Blue Space Cultural Activities
The project will transform parks, gardens, and waterfronts into festive outdoor hubs with Christmas-themed art, performances, and workshops, fostering community engagement and attracting visitors to enjoy creative experiences in natural settings.
Community-led Arts and Cultural Programmes
The project fosters community engagement and cultural expression through community-led arts programmes. We collaborate with local artists and organisations to deliver workshops, exhibitions, performances, and festivals that celebrate heritage and creativity.
Local Area Partnerships Grant Scheme
We have established nine Local Area Partnerships, each serving 30,000–50,000 residents, to improve coordination and delivery of health, education, employment, and care services tailored to local needs.
Find out more about our Local Area Partnerships.
Affordable Food Larders
In partnership with FAAWN, the project will pilot a transition from Food Banks to Affordable Food Larders. We will be offering low-cost, nutritious food and wraparound support to promote financial sustainability and empower communities beyond emergency aid.
West Northants Energy Support and Advice Service
The West Northants Energy Support and Advice Service, delivered by Community Law Service, offers integrated support to tackle fuel poverty by addressing income, energy use, and costs.
The service looks to improve health outcomes and reduce inequalities where national schemes fall short.
Find energy and fuel poverty advice.
Local Visitor Economy Programme (LVEP) Support
The project supports diverse tourism initiatives, ranging from cultural events to heritage and outdoor activities.
The programme aims to enhance visitor experiences, boost the local economy, and strengthen West Northamptonshire’s identity as a vibrant destination.
Last updated 20 August 2025