Final Food Parcel Distribution Before Summer Break Brings Community Spirit in Full Swing
On Thursday 17th July 2025, we wrapped up our final major food distribution before the school summer holidays, and what a fantastic way to end the term! Our Food & Essentials Hub delivered hundreds of food parcels and vital supplies across Northamptonshire through our School Partnership Programme. These essentials were collected by our fantastic School […]
A Day by the Seaside: Great Yarmouth Trip 2025
On Wednesday 2nd July 2025, our Social Club members headed to Great Yarmouth for a long-anticipated day by the sea, and while the skies may have been grey, the atmosphere was anything but dull! The journey began bright and early as the group boarded the coach, which quickly filled with the sound of music, singing, […]
Connecting Northamptonshire’s Young and Old Through the Power of Storytelling
Our Intergenerational Stories Programme is bringing generations together through the power of storytelling, creating meaningful connections between young people and older adults in our community. The project paired secondary school students from TMDF’s Official Partner Schools with older adults supported by our services. We invited several groups of students to listen to, and record, the […]
With a Little Help From Our Friends – NN Does The Beatles
Sunday 13th July | V and B, 10 St Giles’ Street, Northampton It was all smiles, sunshine, and sensational sounds as Northampton came together for NN Does The Beatles, a musical celebration masterminded by the amazing Ben Fairnington, raising a fantastic £1,250 in aid of The McCarthy-Dixon Foundation. Hosted at the much-loved V and B, […]
Accelerating Impact: Enterprise Rent-A-Car’s Continued Commitment to TMDF
We’re thrilled to share some fantastic news from our Food Hub in Moulton Park: Enterprise Rent-A-Car has once again shown their incredible support for The McCarthy-Dixon Foundation with a generous donation of £3,000! Enterprise Rent-A-Car has eight branches across Northamptonshire, including one in Bedford. Guided by their founding value of “Strengthening our communities, one neighbourhood […]
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 […]
