NHFT joins the Northamptonshire Anchor Institutions Network
The Northamptonshire Anchor Institutions Network has been officially launched, bringing together organisations to address important social and economic inequalities to make Northamptonshire a great place for people to live, work and visit.
By working together with shared commitment and priorities, its aim is to achieve a great impact which 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 look to improve the wellbeing and create strong, safe, resilient, and inclusive communities for residents.
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 FC Community Trust.
Further updates will be shared as thw Network progresses.
For more information or if you are interested in joining please contact sadie.beishon@westnorthants.gov.uk