We're proud to be supporting Bless through the Community Anchor Network, which has a Development Fund to give our local community anchors the resources they need to develop and thrive!

So far, Nova and West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership have funded...

• New signage and leaflets for Bless Community Support
• Kitchen and catering equipment for St Catherine's Church Centre
• Pantry support for Ferrybridge Community Centre Association
• Electronic reception signage for St Mary's Community Centre
• HR and IT specialist support for Castleford Heritage Trust🎧 Sound system for Five Towns Christian Fellowship
• White goods for Red Roof Centre
• Generator and gazebo for Havercroft and Ryhill Community Learning Centre

"Together, we’re creating a stronger, more supportive community by listening to and meeting the needs of our local people. Thank you to Mike and the Team at Nova who support the Community Anchor Network, helping us support and uplift our community!" - Bless Community Support

What else has CAN been up to?

The last 12 months has seen local community anchors undertake a diagnostic assessment and co-produce a business plan support programme comprising of workshops and 1-1 support. The Development Fund supports this work.

The Network is also establishing partnership links with the NHS. For example, Blood Pressure Champions have been trained at several anchors as part of the Healthy Hearts initiative, and anchors are supporting in hyper-local recruitment events with the NHS and care sector.

Register for LIVIN' LA VIDA LOCAL in September to hear about how the Network is making a difference across the district.