The latest local and national VCSE sector news

Opportunity to Join Research Study: Supporting the VCSE Paid Workforce

This new research project is focused on improving professional and wellbeing support for the Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) paid workforce.

Happy Holidays from the Nova Team!

Citizen Coin Is The Go-To Platform To Find Volunteers

Citizen Coin is now the place to advertise your volunteering opportunities in Wakefield District and reward your volunteers.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

Applications Opening Soon: Award-Winning Leadership Development Programme

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

Interested in working with Sanctuary Seekers?

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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? 

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

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

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.