The latest local and national VCSE sector news

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?

Jun 7, 2023

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.

Jun 6, 2023

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...

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.

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!

May 24, 2023

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.

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!

Free Trustee Learning Programme Announced

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

Applications Now Open: Award-Winning Leadership Development Programme

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

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!

Telephone Lines Are Changing: Digital Switchover Toolkit

May 19, 2023

We’ve been independently accredited as a “Menopause Friendly Employer”

We are incredibly proud to announce that we've been awarded the Menopause Friendly Workplace Accreditation.

Apr 23, 2024

Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub for VCSE Colleagues

No matter where you work in health and care or whether you are a staff or volunteer, that you may have to work in extremely challenging circumstances.

Apr 22, 2024

VCSE Barometer 2024 Survey now live!

This spring, the VCSE Data and Insights National Observatory at Nottingham Trent University is embarking on the sixth wave of the VCSE Barometer Survey, and your participation is crucial.

Apr 22, 2024

OPEN: Nova Member Survey 2024

You invest some time in shaping our services ➡️ we can better support your organisation. It's a win-win!

Apr 16, 2024

Find specialist help with your finances

Finances are an essential part of any VCSE organisation – and can be intimidating.

Apr 12, 2024

Survey: Can We Bank on The Banks?

Tell the Civil Society Group about your experiences of banking. Your story will help them continue to advocate for better banking services for voluntary organisations.

Apr 10, 2024

Prosperous Together: Matchmaking You With Volunteer Support!

We're excited to be working with Prosper Wakefield District on their new campaign, Prosperous Together.

Apr 9, 2024

Advocate Update: NHS App Drop Ins

Ross Grant, our VCSE Advocate attending The People's Panel, has got an update that could be important for the people your organisation supports.

Apr 9, 2024

VCSE Health and Wellbeing Alliance Resource Library Launched

Each year, members of the VCSE Health and Wellbeing Alliance collaborate to undertake a range of health inequalities focused research and insight projects.

Apr 8, 2024

Can you host the Building Bridges Community Project?

Yorkshire Air Ambulance are looking for other groups to deliver their fantastic Building Bridges sessions to, are you interested?

Apr 4, 2024

Members, Important Email Coming Your Way

Our member survey for 2024 is open and we’re inviting you to complete it.

Mar 26, 2024

Climate Grants Awarded to 12 VCSE Organisations

VCSE organisations are central to developing a neighbourhood approach to tackling the climate emergency, by bringing communities together to work towards common goals.

Mar 26, 2024

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!

Jun 9, 2023

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.

Jun 8, 2023

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?

Jun 7, 2023

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.

Jun 6, 2023

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...

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.

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!

May 24, 2023

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.

Member Spotlight: Wakefield Trinity Amateur Boxing Club

Free Trustee Learning Programme Announced

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

Applications Now Open: Award-Winning Leadership Development Programme

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

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!

Do you have any space to rent in Wakefield District?

Some VCSE organisations currently based in The Ridings are looking for new premises - can you help?

Mar 22, 2023

Member Spotlight: Heavy Metal Therapy

Each month we'll be showcasing the amazing organisations that make up our membership and the important work they do across the Wakefield District. We hope you enjoy hearing from Heavy Metal Therapy!

Dec 20, 2022

A Quick Roundup of Our AGM 2021-2022

It was brilliant to see so many of you at our first in-person AGM since 2019! Here are some highlights from the event.

Dec 19, 2022

Good News: Nova & Live Well Wakefield donate gifts for children in care

Our teams got together in December for a very important cause - making sure that children in care and their families received gifts over the festive season!

Dec 19, 2022

Welcoming Nova's new Chair & Vice Chair!

We're pleased to announce we have a new Chair of Trustees, Chris Bann, and a new Vice Chair, Simon Topham.

Dec 16, 2022

Action for Trustee Racial Diversity

Dec 16, 2022

Looming workforce challenges facing the Third Sector

A new report has been released - Third Sector Trends in England and Wales 2022: employees, volunteers, diversity and investment in people.

Dec 15, 2022

Sending you the best of wishes for 2023!

It's not long until we wrap up our work for 2022, you can find our closing times here.

Dec 14, 2022

Discover how you can provide a voice for the VCSE sector

We're thrilled to have launched VCSE Voices, an initiative to recruit VCSE Advocates from our sector to attend district-wide decision-making boards to influence policy and create positive change.

Dec 13, 2022

Citizens Advice service opens at Pinderfields Hospital

An all-new Citizens Advice service has opened its doors in Pinderfields Hospital.

Dec 13, 2022

Five highlights from 2021 - 2022

We're really proud of what we achieved in 2021-22, see what you think!

Dec 12, 2022

Information on Winter Wellness

There's a range of information below for you and people that engage with your organisation's activities and services.

Dec 12, 2022

Member Spotlight: Memory Action Group

Each month we'll be showcasing the amazing organisations that make up our membership and the important work they do across the Wakefield District.

Dec 17, 2021

Recipe Club Success

Residents of the Warwick Estate began sharing recipes in lockdown and the food initiative now reaches 70 families, in a programme managed by Warwick Ahead.

Nov 18, 2021

Member Spotlight: Disability Sport Yorkshire

Each month we'll be showcasing the amazing organisations that make up our membership and the important work they do across the Wakefield District.

Nov 18, 2021

Additional income for VCSE organisations in Wakefield District

Funding is available for voluntary organisations, non-profits, charities and CICs in the Wakefield District through fundraising website easyfundraising.

Oct 20, 2021

Member Spotlight: Grow Wakefield

Each month we'll be showcasing the amazing organisations that make up our membership and the important work they do across the Wakefield District.

Oct 20, 2021

Do you live in the Wakefield District and access government benefits?

The £20 Universal Credit uplift ended at the end of September. Did you know that you could receive additional support and advice around the recent changes to Universal Credit? Find out more here.

Oct 14, 2021

Member Spotlight: Portobello Craft and Camera Group

Each month we'll be showcasing the amazing organisations that make up our membership and the important work they do across the Wakefield District.

Sep 27, 2021

West Yorkshire & Harrogate Health and Care Partnership launch anti-racism movement

The movement is part of an ongoing commitment to tackle structural and institutionalised racism, as well as addressing health and social inequalities across the area.

Sep 1, 2021

Community>Wakefield is live!

Community>Wakefield - the new place for services, activities, opportunities and events across Wakefield District.

Jul 19, 2021

Member Spotlight: Wakefield Hospice

Each month we'll be showcasing the amazing organisations that make up our membership and the important work they do across the Wakefield District. We hope that you enjoy learning more about....

Jun 17, 2021

Volunteers' Week 2021: Nova's roundup of celebrations and opportunities

The Nova team would like to thank volunteers for their inspiring and incredible work to support people and organisations across the Wakefield District.

Jun 3, 2021

Case Studies from the Covid-19 Community Hubs

We have asked community organisations to provide us with information and stories so we can highlight the brilliant work that volunteers are doing throughout Wakefield District during the pandemic.

Jun 1, 2020