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 […]
A Legacy of Empowering Communities – Anne Power steps down as Chair of Trustees at National Communities Resource Centre
After 34 incredible years driving National Communities Resource Centre (NCRC), Anne Power CBE, has made the decision to step down from her role as Chair of Trustees. Anne has had an illustrious career in housing and communities spanning the UK, Europe and the United States. When she co-founded NCRC in 1991, the charity’s first focus […]
Empowering communities through outdoor learning and career inspiration
At NCRC, we believe in helping people develop the skills they need to drive positive change in their communities. That commitment was on full display at the first-ever Aspirations Day at Trafford Hall, where almost 100 pupils got out of the classroom and into nature to explore green careers and develop essential life skills. The […]
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 […]
Festive opening hours
Thank you to everyone that has supported NCRC this year! We hope you have a very merry Christmas and a happy and healthy new year. Our office will be closed from Friday 22nd December until Wednesday 3rd January 2024. To check Trafford Hall opening times and to book a visit, please check with YHA Chester Trafford […]
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 […]
