The latest local and national VCSE sector news

Citizen Coin is launched in Wakefield District

A new and unique approach to finding and rewarding volunteers has arrived in Wakefield District.

Heavy Metal Therapy Launch New Peer Support Group in Castleford

A new mental health peer support group aimed at members of the rock and metal community is about to launch in Castleford.

Contribute to Research into the Impact of Childhood Trauma

The research seeks to shed light on the potential long-term consequences of these lived experiences.

Helping someone at risk of becoming homeless

If you or someone you know is at risk of becoming homeless within 56 days, you can contact the Housing Needs Service for help.

Save The Date for CANCON24: Livin' La Vida Local

Save the date for Wakefield District’s Community Anchor Network Conference – CANCON 2024.

The power of local infrastructure: How a new government can work with NAVCA members

An important read as we head into the General Election today.

Tell Us: VCSE services/offers not available in winter 24/25

West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board are reviewing the services that have been paused or stopped for 2024/25 to understand the impact and inform planning.

The youth mental health crisis

​​How are charities coping with a rise in children and young people seeking mental health support?

For Charities Helping Asylum Seekers and Refugees: Organisational Development Programme

This year, Lloyds Bank Foundation will be supporting 60 charities that help refugees and asylum seekers through this Organisational Development Support programme.

Wakefield District Health and Care Partnership Awareness Survey

As part of work to refresh the communications, involvement and EDI plans for the partnership, Wakefield District HCP want to make sure we have the right channels in place to share news and updates about the work going on across the district.

Wakefield District introduces network of Blood Pressure Champions

A pilot scheme has been launched in Wakefield to set up a network of Blood Pressure Wellbeing Champions.

Update on Leadership Across Health and Social Care

A message from Ann Carroll, Chair of the Wakefield District Health and Care Partnership Committee and Jo Webster, Accountable Officer on leadership arrangements.

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