Northamptonshire Health Charitable Fund

Northamptonshire Health Charitable Fund, established in 2016 as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, consolidates legacy NHS charitable funds from Northampton General Hospital, Kettering General Hospital, and Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Its mission is to enhance health and wellbeing for patients, families, and staff across Northamptonshire by funding projects beyond standard NHS provision, guided by core values of compassion, togetherness, and value. This local focus drives investments in state-of-the-art equipment, facilities, staff training, research, and comfort initiatives that improve patient experiences in physical and mental healthcare.

The fund supports a broad array of health-related activities, prioritising clinical outcomes, staff wellbeing, and environmental enhancements at the specified NHS Trusts. Beneficiaries include patients of all ages, their families, and NHS personnel, with grants for specialist equipment, research, training, and non-clinical "extras" that address immediate needs and long-term improvements.

Eligible applicants are primarily Trust staff, academic institutions, and UK-registered charities or organisations in direct partnership delivering services for the Trusts; unsolicited applications from external entities are not accepted. No income thresholds apply, but projects must strictly benefit Northamptonshire's named NHS facilities, with evidence of compliance to Trust procurement and HR standards required via a Charitable Expenditure Request Form, signed by a department lead.

Typical grants range from £2,000 to £15,000. Requests under £10,000 are reviewed on a rolling basis (minimum 15 working days); larger amounts go to biannual sub-committees in spring and autumn. It excludes core costs or unrestricted funding, standing out for its deep NHS integration, transparency, and exclusive dedication to local healthcare impact.