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Professional Health Advice for Children & Young People: New Materials in Various Languages

Posters are now available in five different languages!

May 18, 2023

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Can You Help? Health Care Engagement Project

The health care engagement project aims to talk to people about their experiences and ideas to find out the barriers to healthcare and how they can be overcome. Can you help us spread the word?

May 18, 2023

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It's Celebration Time...Wakefield District Volunteer Celebration Event on 7 June!

On Wednesday 7 June, local voluntary and community organisations from across Wakefield will head to J32 Castleford for this year’s Volunteer Celebration Event.

May 17, 2023

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Do you work with older people? Tell them about the Time for Tea events

If people are unsure whether they can claim Pension Credit, or would like to speak to a friendly advisor about other benefits or general money advice, they can come along to one of Age UK’s Time for Tea events between April and June.

May 17, 2023

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Got anything to share with local young people?

Young Lives Consortium have launched a 16+ area of WF-I-Can for sharing short articles, top tips and useful info.

May 17, 2023

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£2.8 million to support the vital work of voluntary, community and hospice care in West Yorkshire

NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (WY ICB) has agreed further funding of £1.8million for charity led hospices across West Yorkshire and £1 million of support for its local voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) partners – which will focus on helping sustainability and tackling health inequalities.

May 11, 2023

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Meet Our Members: Welcoming 3 More Amazing Local VCSE Organisations!

Three amazing VCSE organisations joined Nova in May, bringing us to 470 members supporting communities across Wakefield District.

May 10, 2023

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What's the Impact of Funding Warm Spaces in Wakefield District?

In November, we awarded grants to 25 local Voluntary, Community & Social Enterprise organisations to provide free, warm and welcoming spaces in communities across Wakefield District.

May 9, 2023

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Connect, Collaborate and Learn: 5 Workshops to Get in Your Calendar!

Take a look at the workshops coming up from Nova & partners!

May 4, 2023

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Humanity 1st secures National Lottery funding to support BAME groups!

Huge congratulations to our member, Humanity 1st CIC, for being awarded National Lottery funding to support BAME groups in our community over the next three years.

Apr 24, 2023

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Get Ready for The Big Help Out

Here's what you need to know about the Big Help Out: a campaign to get more people volunteering

Apr 21, 2023

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Do you want to diversify your board?

Getting on Board's guide offers a comprehensive overview of every stage charities need to address to organise and execute a successful recruitment and induction strategy.

Apr 20, 2023

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VCSE Catering: The Caring Kitchen by The Prince of Wales Hospice

Need some catering for an event? Consider supporting a local VCSE organisation, like The Prince of Wales Hospice.

Mar 25, 2024

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West Yorkshire ICB becomes the first 'Keep it Local' NHS partnership in the country

This will make it easier to support and work with local VCSE organisations and increase health spending in our local economy!

Mar 25, 2024

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FREE STUFF: Need Some Collection Boxes?

Wakefield District Sight Aid have a bunch of yellow collection boxes that they're kindly offering for free to a good home!

Mar 21, 2024

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Forward Thinking: The NEW Wakefield District VCSE Collaborative

It’s time for a fresh focus on strategy, collaboration, and unity.

Mar 20, 2024

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'Words can hurt': A language guide for gambling harms

A helpful short resource for any of our members working to prevent and reduce gambling harms.

Mar 20, 2024

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Report: Role of Community Organisations In Creating Inclusive Services

Today, Locality launched its latest report as part of their work on the government’s VCSE Health and Wellbeing Alliance.

Mar 20, 2024

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Third Sector Framework: Applications Go Online

We’re excited to announce that the form for applying for the Framework has moved online, and it’s now live and ready to use!

Mar 18, 2024

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Can You Help: Retrofit Outreach Service

Groundwork Yorkshire are delivering a retrofit outreach service funded through the West Yorkshire Combined Authority & the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero.

Mar 15, 2024

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Free support from expert economists now available

Pro Bono Economics (PBE) is a charity which can provide other charities, voluntary organisations and community groups with quick, easy, probono support from a dedicated volunteer economist to help with ad hoc data needs.

Mar 7, 2024

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New report on key issues hindering Muslim-led charities

“Mapping Anti-Muslim Discrimination and Information Manipulation, and its Impact on Humanitarian Aid and Development" is a new report that touches on the issues hindering the work of Muslim-led charities.

Feb 27, 2024

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AI Grant Application Tool

Plinth have released an AI tool to help charities write grant applications, find grants and check their eligibility before they apply.

Feb 26, 2024

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Green Doctor Support: For You & For Residents

Green Doctor offer free independent energy advice and we've got some information to share about how this can help your VCSE organisation and residents.

Feb 13, 2024

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

May 26, 2023

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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.

May 26, 2023

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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

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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.

May 23, 2023

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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!

May 23, 2023

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Free Trustee Learning Programme Announced

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

May 23, 2023

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Applications Now Open: Award-Winning Leadership Development Programme

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

May 22, 2023

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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!

May 22, 2023

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Action for Trustee Racial Diversity

Dec 16, 2022

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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

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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

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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

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Citizens Advice service opens at Pinderfields Hospital

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

Dec 13, 2022

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Five highlights from 2021 - 2022

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

Dec 12, 2022

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Community>Wakefield is live!

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

Jul 19, 2021

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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

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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

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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

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