For NHS staff

Welcome to the Staff Zone for the trusts we support across Northamptonshire (University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust). Here you will find information on how to apply for charity grant funding, take part in fundraising and how to join the staff lottery.

Applications for funding

Applications for charitable funding re-opens 20th November.

Over the past six months alone, we’ve received more than £1 million worth of funding requests, averaging over 30 applications each month. This incredible level of engagement reflects the creativity and dedication of teams across the Trusts, and we’re proud to have funded both major initiatives and smaller, impactful projects that together make a significant difference.

In light of this we are pausing our charity applications, as of 31st October 2025, to catch up with the influx of requests we have received.  We will open our new funding rounds on the 10th November 2025.

If you have an idea for a funding application, please make a note of it and apply when the rounds are open again. Please also consider ways to fundraise to support it.

You can also let patients and their families know about the Charity, as those grateful for the care you provide may wish to make a donation to help bring your ideas to life.

What we fund

The Charity receives income from donors and supporters so that we can provide grant funding for projects, equipment, and activities that:

• Improve patient care
• Support staff well-being and development
• Enhance environments

Before applying, please read our Expenditure Guidance and Expenditure Policy to see what we can fund. To see examples of what we have funded, visit our news page.

For help with applications please review our Charity Request Process.

Examples of things we’ve funded

Host a Fundraising Event 

NHS staff across Northamptonshire have helped raise hundreds of thousands of pounds to enhance patient care and support colleagues.

Organise your own fundraiser and help us enhance healthcare across Northamptonshire. Here are some great ideas:

  • Coffee mornings and bake sales
  • Sponsored runs and challenges such as marathons, abseiling, or skydiving
  • Team events and raffles to get colleagues involved

Find out more

Join the Staff Lottery

• Support staff well-being initiatives
• A chance to win every month!
• £1 per number, deducted from your salary.

Please note: Winners are contacted monthly, keep your contact details updated.