Local Contacts

Below are some of the many organisations we recruit for and other local services. If you would like more information about any of the organisations then please do get in touch.

Age UK Northamptonshire

Age UK Northamptonshire offers a range of services for older people and/or their carers. These include hospital aftercare, befriending and shopping

Contact

Service Advice Team 31 Billing Road Northampton NN1 5DQ

Tel: 08455 667 2220 (Mon-Fri 9.00-12.30) or 01604 611 200

Website:

www.ageuk.org.uk/northamptonshire
Alzheimer's Society

The UK's leading support services and research charity for people with dementia and those who care for them

Contact

Acorn House
Kettering
NN14 3FD

Tel: 01832 735119

Website:

www.alzheimers.org.uk

BIG Lottery Fund

Every year BIG gives out millions of pounds from the National Lottery to good causes. Our money goes to community groups and to projects that improve health, education and the environment.

Website:

www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk

Citizens Advice Daventry and District

Citizens Advice Daventry and District provide free and impartial advice, support and information to the citizens of Daventry and the surrounding rural area.

Contact

The Abbey
Market Square
Daventry
NN11 4XG

Tel: 0844 855 2122

Website: 

www.daventrycab.org.uk

Care and Repair

Practical help and advice for elderly people who need help to repair or adapt their homes.

Contact

Daventry District Council
Lodge Road
Daventry
NN11 4FP


Tel: 01327 302322

Website:

www.daventrydc.gov.uk/living/housing/care-and-repair

Commsortia

A consortium of voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE) coming together to deliver services and contracts for the people of Northamptonshire.

Website:

www.commsortia.org.uk

DACT (Daventry Area Community Transport)

Volunteer service that helps drive people who are elderly or have a disablity to essential GP and hosptial appointments.

Contact

The Abbey
Market Square
Daventry
NN11 4BH


Tel: 01327 701666

Website:

www.dact.btck.co.uk

HomeStart

Volunteer visitors help families in their own homes by offering support friendship and practical help where there is at least one child under 5 years old.

Contact

First Floor
Victoria House
138 Walting Street East
Towcester
NN12 6BT

Tel: 01327 353139

Website: 

www.home-start.org.uk

Mayday Trust

Mayday supports people through difficult life transitions whether they are coming out of prison, seeking to return to work after extended unemployment, moving out of homelessness, or young people leaving care. 

Contact

Unit 10
Webb Ellis Business Park
Woodside Park
Rugby
CV22 2NP


Tel: 01788 568176
Website: 

www.maydaytrust.org.uk

MIND

Supporting people with mental health issues. 

Contact

North Street
Daventry
NN11 4GH


Tel: 01327 879416

Website: 

www.mind.org.uk

Northamptonshire Association for the Blind

The Daventry Sight Support Group offers friendly afternoon meetings for anyone with poor or failing eyesight (and companions). Sociable, informative and supportive!

Contact

37 Harborough Road
Kingsthorpe
Northampton
NN2 7BB


Tel: 01604 719193 Mobile: 07967 644169
Fax: 01604 716048

Website: 

www.nab.org.uk

Northamptonshire Society for Autism

Contact

Suite 20/21 Burlington House
369 Wellingborough Road
Northampton
NN1 4EU


Tel: 01604 239404

Website: 

www.autismconcern.net

Northamptonshire Dyslexia Association

Supporting dyslexic people in our county.

Contact

PO Box 339
Northampton
NN3 7WY

Tel: 01604 820 158

Website: 

www.northantsdyslexia.co.uk

Northamptonshire Sporting Volunteers

Northamptonshire Sport is a partnership of local and national organisations working together to provide opportunities for people to participate in sport, physical activity and recreation.

Website: 

www.northamptonshiresport.org

Samaritans

Samaritans are there for you 24 hours a day and seven days a week. They provide confidential emotional support for you if you are experiencing any feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide.

Contact

2 St Michael's Avenue
Northampton
NN14JQ


Tel: 01604 637637
SMS/text: 07725 909090

Website: 

www.samaritans.org/northampton

South Northants Volunteer Bureau

SNVB provides infrastructure support to local VCS organisations.

Contact

Moat Lane
Towcester
NN12 6AD


Tel: 01327 358264

Website: 

www.snvb.org.uk

Time2Talk

Help information and support to young people between 13 - 25

Contact

The Abbey
Market Square
Daventry
NN11 4BH


Tel: 01327 706706

Website: 

www.time2talk.org.uk

Victim Support

Offering support to the victims of crime. 

Contact

Northamptonshire West
Angel Street
Northampton
NN1 1ED


Tel: 01604 603477

Website: 

www.victimsupport.org.uk

 

Voluntary Impact Northamptonshire

Voluntary Impact Northamptonshire provides a wide range of support and services to groups, helping those that are starting up, as well as organisations that are already established.

Contact

15 St. Giles Street
Northampton
NN1 1JA

Tel: 01604 637522

Website:

www.voluntaryimpact.org.uk

 

Daventry District Council

Contact

Lodge Road
Daventry
NN11 4FP

Tel: 01327 871100

Website:

www.daventrydc.gov.uk