Celebrating a Remarkable Honour: Teresa McCarthy-Dixon Awarded MBE!
The McCarthy-Dixon Foundation (TMDF) is delighted to share the incredible news that our founder, Teresa McCarthy-Dixon, has been awarded an Honorary Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in recognition of her outstanding services to the community here in Northampton. This honorary MBE is a rare and prestigious distinction, awarded by the King […]
Amazon Grange Park’s Ongoing Support Makes a Huge Impact
In February, we had the pleasure of collecting a fantastic donation from the team at Amazon Grange Park, who once again went above and beyond to support our work. This latest collection, organised by Jocelyn Uylett, Interim Operations Manager Amazon Logistics, included an incredible amount of food, toiletries, and hygiene items – vital supplies that […]
Pineham Barns Pupils in Action!
We were absolutely delighted to welcome students from Pineham Barns Primary School to our Food Hub at the end of February. As long-standing partners of our charity, we’re proud to support one another through our Schools Partnership Programme. The school wanted to give their students the opportunity to see first-hand the impact of their generosity, […]
Trefoil Guild’s Generous Support to TMDF in Memory of a Cherished Member of our Social Clubs
We are incredibly grateful to the Northampton Trefoil Guild for raising an amazing £900 over the past year in support of The McCarthy-Dixon Foundation. Their generosity will help us continue making a real difference by providing vital services that support vulnerable people and those in need across Northamptonshire. This wonderful support came after Jane Emerton, […]
Northgate Academy’s Festive Fundraiser Brings in £175 for TMDF!
Just before Christmas, the students and staff at Northgate Academy came together to support our charity’s work with a fantastic fundraising effort. They organised a festive raffle and refreshment stall at the front of the school, raising an incredible £175 to help local families in need. We were delighted to visit the school to accept […]
Community Spirit Shines at Our February Half-Term Food Parcel Collection Day
Our February Half-Term Food Parcel Collection Day was a fantastic success, thanks to our incredible team of volunteers, and the ongoing support of our school partners. Throughout the morning on 14th February 2025, we were joined by wonderful volunteers Wendy, Liz, Juliet, Irene, and Joe, who gave their time to help ensure everything ran smoothly. […]
Visit to Moulton Food Hub
On Friday February 14th 2025, a group of our social club members enjoyed a very special day out, starting with a visit to our Food Hub, based in Moulton Park. The group was warmly welcomed by Steve Highway from Wincanton, Wayne from The Swan & Helmet Golf Society, and our dedicated team of volunteers led […]
A Valentine’s Treat for Our Social Club Members at The Park Café, Abington Park
Love was in the air at The Park Café this February 14th, where our club members were treated to a truly special Valentine’s celebration, hosted by one of our charity’s long-term supporters, Tony Ansell. The Park Café, based in the heart of Northampton’s iconic Abington Park, is a beloved local venue that serves all sorts […]
Warm Welcome Week at TMDF: Bringing Colour to Blue Monday
This January, our social clubs joined the nationwide Warm Welcome Week campaign, dressing in warm and bright colours to turn the so-called “Blue Monday” into a vibrant celebration of connection and community. Warm Welcome Week, running from January 20th to 26th, aims to combat the loneliness, financial strain, and mental challenges that can hit hardest […]
Christmas Food Parcel Distributions for Northamptonshire Schools
In the lead-up to Christmas, TMDF successfully distributed over 2000 food parcels, hundreds of Christmas turkeys, toys, gifts, selection boxes, sweets, and biscuits, all aimed at supporting local families in need across Northamptonshire. These essential festive supplies were provided to over 90 partner schools in the region, ensuring that every family received the support they […]
