NCRC secures Westminster Foundation funding for their Green Aspirations Days
The National Communities Resource Centre (NCRC) has secured funding through the Westminster Foundation’s Community Grants programme to continue its Green Aspirations Days for primary schools across Chester and Ellesmere Port. The funding will support the year-long series of high-impact Aspirations Days at their home, Trafford Hall, near Mickle Trafford, Chester. The Westminster Foundation’s grant will […]
How Community Programmes Help Social Housing Providers Meet Transparency and Accountability Standards
The landscape for social housing providers is changing. With the introduction of the Transparency, Influence and Accountability Standard and the Social Housing Regulation Act, there’s a renewed focus on openness, fairness, and genuine engagement with residents. But what does this mean in practice – and how can community programmes help housing associations not just comply, […]
Inspiring Children, Delivering Social Impact: A Look Back at Our Latest Aspirations Day
Earlier this week, we returned to YHA Chester Trafford Hall for another Shaping Brighter Futures Aspirations Day – and once again, the energy, enthusiasm and potential of the children who joined us was truly inspiring. Supported by partners including M&Y, Ecogee, the Royal National Town Planning Institute, Sustainable Cheshire and British Gas, the day was […]
David Orr, CBE, steps up as Chair of Trustees at NCRC
Following the recent announcement of Anne Power’s retirement, we’re delighted to announce the appointment of David Orr, CBE, as her successor as Chair of Trustees at NCRC. David has been a board member for the past three years and agreed to take on his new role after speaking with Anne directly. Anne recognised David […]
