The latest local and national VCSE sector news

Opportunity to Join Research Study: Supporting the VCSE Paid Workforce

This new research project is focused on improving professional and wellbeing support for the Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) paid workforce.

Happy Holidays from the Nova Team!

Citizen Coin Is The Go-To Platform To Find Volunteers

Citizen Coin is now the place to advertise your volunteering opportunities in Wakefield District and reward your volunteers.

New Three Year Grants to Support Wakefield City Centre Communities

Grants of £10,000 to £25,000 per year are available through the Third Sector Framework, funding VCSE organisations that support communities with the highest deprivation and poorest health outcomes in Wakefield City Centre.

Challenging Plans To Increase Employer National Insurance for VCSE Organisations

It’s becoming more and more challenging for VCSE organisations to keep delivering their services that support and enrich communities.

Join the new West Yorkshire Allyship Network

Are you passionate about justice and equality? Do you want to be part of a movement that creates real, lasting change?

Join Us In Looking Back, Moving Forward: Our AGM 23-24

Join our AGM to hear a recap of our year, explore the challenges our sector is facing, and network with Nova Members and partners.

New Funding Open For South Kirkby & Moorthorpe

Local VCSE organisations know what their communities need. We've opened another funding opportunity where they can decide what to fund.

The Wakefield Children’s Bed Appeal Launched

Our partners have launched a new collaboration to make sure that every child in Wakefield District has a comfortable bed to sleep in.

West Yorkshire VCSE Update: Work Around Procurement & Contracting

An update from Kim Shutler, VCSE Lead for West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board & Senior Responsible Officer for Power of Communities.

5 Things to Consider When Using AI for VCSE Work

AI is becoming part of everyday life – from using Google Maps to email software – so we were interested to see how it could benefit VCSE organisations.

Wakefield Community Organisations Funded to Build Healthy & Sustainable Communities

£20,000 awarded to local organisations, who came together to present their pitch and decide what to fund.

Job Opportunity | Support local VCSE organisations to thrive!

We’re expanding our team here at Nova to help us deliver some exciting new projects and enhance our core infrastructure support!

Ways to get involved with West Yorkshire Voice

West Yorkshire Voice was launched on 1 March to ensure that the voice of people and communities is heard by decision makers in the region.

The CharityJob Salary Report 2023 – How Does Your Organisation Measure Up?

Ever wondered how your organisation's salaries match up to others in similar roles across the UK?

Opportunity to be part of the West Yorkshire Coaching Network

This Network isopen to anyone working or volunteering in health and social care across West Yorkshire, Humber and North Yorkshire.

APPLICATIONS OPEN: Could you advocate for the VCSE sector?

We’re recruiting senior leaders from the VCSE sector onto strategic, decision-making meetings across the Wakefield District.

What's new with Connecting Wakefield?

Connecting Wakefield is the district's VCSE networking group. Here's a quick update from Evergreen Active CIC, who chair the meetings, before the next one in a few weeks time...

Record Month for Third Sector Framework Applications

May has been a record month for Third Sector Framework applications, and we’re thrilled to welcome 15 new members!

Free Trustee Learning Programme Announced

Today is the day that bookings go live for Getting on Board's expanded Trustee Learning Programme.

Member Spotlight: Wakefield Trinity Amateur Boxing Club

Each month we showcase the amazing organisations that make up our membership and the important work they do across the Wakefield District. We hope you enjoy hearing from Wakefield Trinity Amateur Boxing Club!

Unsung Heroes Awards: Make Your Nomination

In this, its seventh year, the Community Foundation is once again running its annual campaign to celebrate the outstanding contributions made by volunteers from across the Wakefield District.

NEW RESOURCE: Communications Resource Pack

Branding, social media, making video content - it's all an important part of running a VCSE organisation and this resource pack is a great place to start!

Applications Now Open: Award-Winning Leadership Development Programme

The Fellowship Programme is for colleagues from ethnic minorities aspiring to move into senior leadership.