The latest local and national VCSE sector news

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.

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.

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.

OPEN: Nova Member Survey 2024

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

Find specialist help with your finances

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

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.

Prosperous Together: Matchmaking You With Volunteer Support!

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

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.

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.

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?

Members, Important Email Coming Your Way

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

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.

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