The latest local and national VCSE sector news

Open for Applications: £80k Adult Social Care Grant

We're delighted to offer funding for VCSE organisation/s to help people across the district, aged 18 and over, with low level mental health through group support and activities.

Giving Credit: Our Work on the Credit Union Expansion in Wakefield District

Nova has recently facilitated Leeds Credit Union with their expansion into Wakefield.

Free online on-demand wellness webinars

Nova Member, Turning Point Talking Therapies have developed a series of on-demand wellness webinars that are now freely available to watch on their website!

New Offer: Free Photos of Your Group

Update your image library and raise the profile of your organisation!

New Survey: Are your premises fit for purpose?

Tell us about your current premises, if it's fit for purpose and if you're looking to move.

New Roots Needed for Wakefield Community Gardens

Grow Wakefield need your help to find new locations for two community gardens that are being forced to close.

Feedback on the West Yorkshire Healthier Together

West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership are asking for feedback from parents and carers about West Yorkshire Healthier Together website, launched in 2022.

What’s Next For Nova? Find out in our new Business Plan

Last year, we asked you what's next for Nova? Now, we're excited to share our Business Plan for the next three years and explain what it means for our work.

For Sharing: Your Money Matters Events at Community Venues

Here's information on advice events at community venues across the district, to share with the people you support.

We're partnering with NCVO for an exciting event...

Join us to hear about The Road Ahead & reflections on VCSE Voices.

Our Thinking Differently Project, a year (and a bit) on

We're starting the new year by bringing you some good news to get you inspired...

Telephone Lines Are Changing: Digital Switchover Toolkit

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

Posters are now available in five different languages!

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?

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.

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.

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.

£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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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