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News & Stories

Stories of Hope, Change & Action

Read updates, success stories, community achievements and reflections from across Nelson Community Foundation.

Impact StoriesJuly 2026

From Food Support to Employment

How emergency food support, counselling and tailored employment coaching helped Adam move from hardship to full-time work.

3 min read • By Adam (Name changed for privacy)Read Story →
Impact StoriesJune 2026

Finding Confidence After College

Ali applied for hundreds of jobs without success after leaving college. Here is how structured employment coaching changed everything.

4 min read • By Ali (Name changed for privacy)Read Story →
Impact StoriesMay 2026

From Debt and Anxiety to Enterprise

How emotional support and business mentoring through The Prosperity Hub helped Asghar establish a thriving online business.

5 min read • By Asghar (Name changed for privacy)Read Story →
Programme updatesApril 2026

Why Food Support is Often the First Step Into Wider Help

Emergency nourishment addresses immediate crises, opening the door for holistic support in debt, mental health, and employment.

4 min read • By NCF Community TeamRead Story →
Community actionMarch 2026

The Story Behind Good in the Hood

How local neighbourhood improvement projects and youth initiatives are transforming streetscapes across Pendle.

3 min read • By Good in the Hood TeamRead Story →
Coming Soon

Suggested & Upcoming Reflections

Impact Stories

How our employment coaching is helping people move towards work

Upcoming
Programme updates

How The Prosperity Hub is supporting local entrepreneurs

Upcoming
Learning and reflections

Why connected support matters in Nelson, Pendle and Burnley

Upcoming
Partnership news

How local organisations can partner with Nelson Community Foundation

Upcoming

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