The latest local and national VCSE sector news

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.

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!

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!

Forward Thinking: The NEW Wakefield District VCSE Collaborative

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

'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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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