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 […]
Have your say at the next general election
Millions of people aren’t registered to vote in the next general election on 4th July – are you one of them? We’re encouraging everyone we work with to get registered to vote and get ready to have their say ahead of the next general election. The deadline to register is 11.59pm on Tuesday 18th June […]
80% of young people would recommend Shaping Sustainable Futures to a friend – bookings now open for June dates!
Please email us at hello@the-ncrc.co.uk to find out more and book your places. Launched in 2024, Shaping Sustainable Futures is our latest programme, designed to inspire young people who are living in social housing or attending regular youth groups to work together to tackle environmental actions in their communities. By joining the programme young people […]
Vape recycling and community food growing schemes – Young people get inspired on our Shaping Sustainable Futures Programme
In January and February, we completed our first Shaping Sustainable Futures residentials, welcoming lots of 16-24 year olds to Trafford Hall! Funded by Centrica’s Energy for Tomorrow fund, the programme allows young people to take part in a range of activities, aiming to help them improve their confidence, build new skills, try new things, and […]
NCRC Raises £6,470 in successful ‘Big Give’ Challenge
We are thrilled to announce our fundraising success following the recent ‘Big Give’ challenge. In just one week, our amazing supporters raised a total of £6,470 to support our ambitious vision for ‘The Education Barn.’ The Big Give challenge, held from 28th November to 5th December, helped charities across the UK raise a record-breaking £33m […]
Give a gift, leave a legacy this Christmas
We need your help with our next project, which is something truly special! In memory of one of our leading supporters, Professor Sir John Hills, we are building ‘The Education Barn’, an eco-friendly, 100% carbon neutral, outdoor classroom that will be used to deliver environmental programmes to children and young people. The Barn will provide […]
Meet the speakers: Inclusive solutions to recruitment and retention challenges in housing
With just one week to go until our webinar exploring inclusive recruitment and retention in housing, it’s time to meet the speakers who will be guiding us through this important topic.
