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New Wakefield Community Enablement Team Launching Soon!

Nova member, Touchstone, are launching a new Wakefield Community Enablement Team very soon.

Jul 11, 2023

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AI for VCSE Organisations: What you need to know

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been with us for decades, but recently it feels like it’s arrived in a much bigger, more significant, way.

Jul 10, 2023

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#WECAN is coming to Wakefield!

#WECAN are really excited to be collaborating with We are Wakefield to deliver a fully funded accredited leadership & management qualification, exclusively for women working and/or living in the Wakefield district.

Jul 7, 2023

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Celebrating 75 years of the NHS and VCSE sector working together

Today marks 75 years of the NHS and VCSE sector working together, so happy NHS 75!

Jul 5, 2023

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3 ways you can support Crafting4Good as they vacate their shop

Do you need supplies for your craft group or activities? Please consider supporting Crafting4Good in the next few weeks and help them to clear some of the shop stock.

Jul 4, 2023

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Campaign continues for NHS pay deal to include social enterprise healthcare staff

SEUK and representative bodies from across the healthcare sector have written to the Heath Secretary reiterating the need for central funding to ensure the new NHS pay deal includes the many social enterprise staff delivering NHS services.

Jul 3, 2023

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Member Spotlight: Our House Wakefield

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 Our House Wakefield!

Jun 21, 2023

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Sign the Pledge: Tackling Racism in Grassroots Sport

A pledge to tackle racism in grassroots sport has already been signed by 90 organisations in the region.

Jun 21, 2023

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Funding Opportunity: Counselling Services for Future Selph

Young people’s low-level mental health needs have an ongoing detrimental impact on their general wellbeing and wider life goals. Future Selph empowers them to overcome these challenges.

Jun 20, 2023

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Sign the letter to the PM | Small charities need more support

Sign the letter to the Prime Minister by 5pm on Wednesday 21 June.

Jun 20, 2023

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Enter the Wakefield BID Awards 2023!

Showcasing the best of our business community and providing an opportunity to celebrate quality and excellent service, Wakefield Bid Awards 2023 is now open.

Jun 20, 2023

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Hot Weather Resources & Guidance

There are a really comprehensive and useful set of resources on the UKHSA website, which you might want to use given the hot weather at the moment.

Jun 19, 2023

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New Three Year Grants to Support Wakefield City Centre Communities

Grants of £10,000 to £25,000 per year are available through the Third Sector Framework, funding VCSE organisations that support communities with the highest deprivation and poorest health outcomes in Wakefield City Centre.

Nov 20, 2024

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Challenging Plans To Increase Employer National Insurance for VCSE Organisations

It’s becoming more and more challenging for VCSE organisations to keep delivering their services that support and enrich communities.

Nov 13, 2024

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Tell Your Advocates: Employment & Skills Survey

VCSE Advocates need your input so they can advocate for you and the local VCSE sector.

Nov 4, 2024

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Join the new West Yorkshire Allyship Network

Are you passionate about justice and equality? Do you want to be part of a movement that creates real, lasting change?

Oct 25, 2024

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Join Us In Looking Back, Moving Forward: Our AGM 23-24

Join our AGM to hear a recap of our year, explore the challenges our sector is facing, and network with Nova Members and partners.

Oct 22, 2024

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New Funding Open For South Kirkby & Moorthorpe

Local VCSE organisations know what their communities need. We've opened another funding opportunity where they can decide what to fund.

Oct 17, 2024

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The Wakefield Children’s Bed Appeal Launched

Our partners have launched a new collaboration to make sure that every child in Wakefield District has a comfortable bed to sleep in.

Oct 16, 2024

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West Yorkshire VCSE Update: Work Around Procurement & Contracting

An update from Kim Shutler, VCSE Lead for West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board & Senior Responsible Officer for Power of Communities.

Oct 11, 2024

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5 Things to Consider When Using AI for VCSE Work

AI is becoming part of everyday life – from using Google Maps to email software – so we were interested to see how it could benefit VCSE organisations.

Oct 9, 2024

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Pension Credit and Winter Fuel Allowance for Wakefield District Residents

Up to 850,000 pensioner households may be entitled to Pension Credit, but do not claim it. Encourage the people you support to check their entitlement.

Sep 30, 2024

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Wakefield Community Organisations Funded to Build Healthy & Sustainable Communities

£20,000 awarded to local organisations, who came together to present their pitch and decide what to fund.

Sep 30, 2024

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Have Your Say: Transport to Medical Appointments

NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board would like to know how people travel to medical appointments and if they know about different support that is available to people.

Sep 25, 2024

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Do you want to diversify your board?

Getting on Board's guide offers a comprehensive overview of every stage charities need to address to organise and execute a successful recruitment and induction strategy.

Apr 20, 2023

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Who are we funding? Take a look at our data!

At Nova, we're committed to transparency, and we work with 360Giving to publish information about our grants.

Apr 20, 2023

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Interested in working with Sanctuary Seekers?

Wakefield District City of Sanctuary would love to work with your organisation!

Apr 19, 2023

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Applications Opening Soon: Award-Winning Leadership Development Programme

The Fellowship Programme is for colleagues from ethnic minorities aspiring to move into senior leadership.

Apr 19, 2023

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Expert Support to Help You Compete for Contracts

The VCSE Contract Readiness Programme aims to provide the skills and knowledge organisations need to bid for local and national government contracts.

Apr 17, 2023

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An Update from Helen, our Third Sector Framework Support Officer

It’s a busy couple of months for the Third Sector Framework, with 2 funding opportunities currently open!

Apr 17, 2023

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The Big Sing 2023

Memory Action Group invites you to The Big Sing 2023 on 20 May. Come and sing your favourite songs and help support the community during Dementia Action Week.

Apr 14, 2023

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Emergency Alert Test on Sunday 23 April

The Cabinet Office has announced that the UK-wide test of the public Emergency Alerts system will take place at 3pm on Sunday 23 April.

Apr 13, 2023

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Do your service users know about Voter ID requirements?

The UK Government has introduced a requirement for voters to show photo ID when voting at a polling station at some elections - please share this update with people that engage with your organisation.

Apr 13, 2023

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Need some inspiration for your Live Well Wakefield Small Grants application?

There's still a few days left to get your application in!

Apr 12, 2023

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Free funding? Now that’s unexpected

Recent times have told us to expect the unexpected, and in the current climate, what is more unexpected than free funding?

Apr 12, 2023

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New contact number for the Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub

The West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub has opened a new message-taking phone service.

Apr 11, 2023

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New dates announced for Nova training on volunteering

We're thrilled to announce our first training sessions of 2022!

Feb 22, 2022

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Support for residents as the cost of living increases

A higher energy price cap will be introduced in April, which is estimated to double the number of households struggling with fuel poverty in Wakefield District.

Feb 17, 2022

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Member Spotlight: Bless Community Services

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....

Feb 17, 2022

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Live Well Wakefield - BSL Communication Project

Wakefield & District Society for Deaf People are running a project aimed at improving the well-being of Deaf BSL people by providing support to access activities they would normally be excluded from.

Feb 10, 2022

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Calling all Community Groups and Organisations

Did you know that Northern College help people aged 19 and over back into education to change their lives?

Feb 7, 2022

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How did attendees find our 2021 Training Programme?

In November and December, we ran a brand new training programme for organisations. We've pulled together a review of the programme and what attendees thought...

Jan 26, 2022

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Our Year 2020/2021

See what we got up to in 2020 and 2021...

Jan 14, 2022

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Member Spotlight: Friends of Featherstone Library

Each month we'll be showcasing the amazing organisations that make up our membership and the important work they do across the Wakefield District.

Jan 14, 2022

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Member Spotlight: Memory Action Group

Each month we'll be showcasing the amazing organisations that make up our membership and the important work they do across the Wakefield District.

Dec 17, 2021

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Recipe Club Success

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.

Nov 18, 2021

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Member Spotlight: Disability Sport Yorkshire

Each month we'll be showcasing the amazing organisations that make up our membership and the important work they do across the Wakefield District.

Nov 18, 2021

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Additional income for VCSE organisations in Wakefield District

Funding is available for voluntary organisations, non-profits, charities and CICs in the Wakefield District through fundraising website easyfundraising.

Oct 20, 2021

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Member Spotlight: Grow Wakefield

Each month we'll be showcasing the amazing organisations that make up our membership and the important work they do across the Wakefield District.

Oct 20, 2021

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Do you live in the Wakefield District and access government benefits?

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.

Oct 14, 2021

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Member Spotlight: Portobello Craft and Camera Group

Each month we'll be showcasing the amazing organisations that make up our membership and the important work they do across the Wakefield District.

Sep 27, 2021

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West Yorkshire & Harrogate Health and Care Partnership launch anti-racism movement

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.

Sep 1, 2021

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Community>Wakefield is live!

Community>Wakefield - the new place for services, activities, opportunities and events across Wakefield District.

Jul 19, 2021

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Member Spotlight: Wakefield Hospice

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....

Jun 17, 2021

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Volunteers' Week 2021: Nova's roundup of celebrations and opportunities

The Nova team would like to thank volunteers for their inspiring and incredible work to support people and organisations across the Wakefield District.

Jun 3, 2021

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Case Studies from the Covid-19 Community Hubs

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.

Jun 1, 2020

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