Writing result-oriented ad copy is difficult, as it must appeal to, entice, and convince consumers to take action.
If you're a Nova member and would like to share your news, please email it over to info@nova-wd.org.uk.
Our new magazine is designed to give anyone experiencing mental health challenges some useful information about moving more, the reasons why it could help, and ideas of local activities to try.
It’s that time of year again, where we pay homage to the unsung heroes who give their time and passion selflessly to their local communities.
What will this mean for VCSE organisations?
67% of the VCSE workforce in the UK is female.
Running a sports club isn’t easy, but you don’t have to figure it all out alone. Join other local organisations learning how to adapt and finding practical advice at these free workshops.
Share your experience of using research in your work, and what barriers there might be to doing so.
We’re working with partners on Sport For Good West Yorkshire, a free programme of mentoring and workshops on key priorities for sports clubs and organisations. This project is funded by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority.
Senior leaders across the VCSE and statutory sectors have met regularly to discuss a common vision for the VCSE sector and take practical steps towards it.
This new research project is focused on improving professional and wellbeing support for the Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) paid workforce.
Since its launch in July 2024, the WYCAS Abacus Project has made remarkable progress in connecting skilled individuals with local charities in need of financial management support.
Round 16 of Live Well Wakefield Small Grants is here to help you provide low level mental health support for working age adults (ages 26-50).
We have been notified by members that they have received scam emails.
The Locality Awards are back: celebrating our fantastic network who transform lives in their communities every day.
A consultation on draft recommendations for ward boundaries in Wakefield has begun.
The situation with detentions and implementation of the Safety of Rwanda Act is very fast moving.
The Live Well Wakefield team have won a SWYPFT Excellence Award for their Waiting Well project!
Applications for Live Well Wakefield Small Grants will open in June, so get ready now!
Citizen Coin is an app that recognises and rewards volunteering, and it's coming soon to our district.
Our members are going out to the community to break down barriers surrounding discussions about death and dying.
YPO is nearing the end of their office refurbishment and would like to give you the opportunity to collect any items for free.
Let us tell you about their new Core20PLU5 social prescribing project...
We are incredibly proud to announce that we've been awarded the Menopause Friendly Workplace Accreditation.
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.
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.
We’re expanding our team here at Nova to help us deliver some exciting new projects and enhance our core infrastructure support!
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.
Ever wondered how your organisation's salaries match up to others in similar roles across the UK?
This Network isopen to anyone working or volunteering in health and social care across West Yorkshire, Humber and North Yorkshire.
We’re recruiting senior leaders from the VCSE sector onto strategic, decision-making meetings across the Wakefield District.
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 has been a record month for Third Sector Framework applications, and we’re thrilled to welcome 15 new members!
Today is the day that bookings go live for Getting on Board's expanded Trustee Learning Programme.
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!
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.
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!
The Fellowship Programme is for colleagues from ethnic minorities aspiring to move into senior leadership.
Some VCSE organisations currently based in The Ridings are looking for new premises - can you help?
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!
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!
It was brilliant to see so many of you at our first in-person AGM since 2019! Here are some highlights from the event.
We're pleased to announce we have a new Chair of Trustees, Chris Bann, and a new Vice Chair, Simon Topham.
A new report has been released - Third Sector Trends in England and Wales 2022: employees, volunteers, diversity and investment in people.
It's not long until we wrap up our work for 2022, you can find our closing times here.
An all-new Citizens Advice service has opened its doors in Pinderfields Hospital.
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.
There's a range of information below for you and people that engage with your organisation's activities and services.
We're really proud of what we achieved in 2021-22, see what you think!
Each month we'll be showcasing the amazing organisations that make up our membership and the important work they do across the Wakefield District.
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.
Funding is available for voluntary organisations, non-profits, charities and CICs in the Wakefield District through fundraising website easyfundraising.
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.
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.
Community>Wakefield - the new place for services, activities, opportunities and events across Wakefield District.
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....
The Nova team would like to thank volunteers for their inspiring and incredible work to support people and organisations across the Wakefield District.
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.
13 projects have been awarded funding through the recent Live Well Wakefield Small Grants – Coronavirus Resilience Fund.
Our annual Community Anchor Network conference, #CANCon20 took place on 10 March 2020.
The Wakefield District Third Sector Strategy 2020 - 23 has now been published.