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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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Applications Open for SEYH Awards 2024

The 2024 SEYH (Social Enterprise Yorkshire & Humber) Awards are now open for applications and it would be great to see some finalists from Wakefield District!

Sep 24, 2024

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West Yorkshire Combined Authority wants to speak to 30 people out of work due to health or a disability

West Yorkshire Combined Authority are co-designing their first Work, Health and Skills Plan.

Sep 24, 2024

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New Good Practice Guide for councils working with LIOs and the VCSE sector

The Local Government Association has just published a new guide on working with local infrastructure organisations to engage smaller VCSE organisations.

Sep 19, 2024

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WYCAS Launches The Abacus Project

This exciting initiative is designed to connect skilled individuals with local charities in need of financial management support. Could you benefit?

Sep 18, 2024

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New Resource for Communities and Local Businesses On Stopping Child Exploitation

Wakefield Safeguarding Children Partnership (WSCP) has launched phase 2 of the Speak Up Stand Up Stop Exploitation Campaign.

Sep 18, 2024

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Core20PLUS5 Project Update: Incredible impact of supporting people to attend healthcare appointments in Wakefield District

Live Well Wakefield are six months into their brilliant project that's helping local people attend healthcare appointments.

Aug 29, 2024

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Have Your Say: Impact of the Mental Health Community Builders

Have you worked with the VCSE Mental Health Community Builders - Rachel Hale, Sophie Jackson & Amy Charles?

Aug 29, 2024

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Healthwatch Wakefield want to recruit 100 new members!

These are exciting times for Healthwatch Wakefield, and they would love more people to be involved.

Aug 28, 2024

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VCSE Organisations Receive £60k To Boost Neurodivergent Support and Activities for Young Adults in Wakefield District

Live Well Wakefield Small Grants has funded seven local organisations to offer important health and wellbeing support.

Aug 28, 2024

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#TellTracy about Policing and Crime

Consultation on the new Police and Crime Plan has now begun and will run until October 2024.

Aug 12, 2024

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Improving the health of people living with severe mental illness in Wakefield District

People living with Severe Mental Illness (SMI) face one of the greatest health equality gaps in England.

Aug 5, 2024

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Funding Deadline Extended: Placing Communities At The Centre of Grant-Making

We’re doing things differently for our new funding: giving VCSE organisations the power to decide who and what to fund.

Aug 1, 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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Funding Warm Spaces across Wakefield District

Working with the VCSE sector, we want to make sure that residents can find support within their local community!

Nov 18, 2022

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Member Spotlight: Carers Wakefield & District

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 hearing from...

Nov 17, 2022

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Request for content: Supporting our Workforce and Community

We want to promote the amazing VCSE services available and work you’re doing in Wakefield District that supports our workforce and community.

Nov 17, 2022

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How are the Thinking Differently organisations getting on?

Nov 15, 2022

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It's back...Wakefield District Third Sector Leaders Group!

It's time to re-shape, re-imagine and re-purpose the group, and the new chairs want your input.

Nov 13, 2022

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Nova's AGM 2021-22 & Enterprise and Funding Event

Nova wants to create a space for our members to come together and be inspired! So join us at our 2021-22 AGM for a morning of enterprising talks, networking and personalised funding support.

Nov 8, 2022

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Member Spotlight: Progressive Talent CIC

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 hearing from...

Oct 21, 2022

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Thank you for coming along to Wakefield District Funders Fair!

The Funders Fair in September brought together 10 local, regional and national funders and representatives from 45 VCSE organisations from across Wakefield District.

Oct 20, 2022

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New Project: Thinking Differently

Thinking Differently is a brand new project with 5 Nova Member organisations

Sep 30, 2022

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Member Spotlight: Wakefield District Sight Aid

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 the new video format, where you'll be hearing from...

Sep 22, 2022

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Member Spotlight: Enabling Youth and Motorcross CIC

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 reading more about....

Aug 17, 2022

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Launching the new Social Prescribing Hub in Crofton

A real range of services will be using this new VCSE space which has come about through collaboration between Live Well Wakefield, Nova and NHS premises team.

Aug 17, 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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