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.

Space to Thrive Report

Locality's new report explores role of community spaces in supporting the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people across England.

Help Map the Mental Health Sector

The Association of Mental Health Providers is developing a mapping tool that shows service providers across the country, add your organisation!

We're a "Best Not for Profit Working in Partnership with the NHS" Finalist!

At the HSJ Awards on 23 March, the Future Selph Wakefield project was a finalist for the "Best Not for Profit Working in Partnership with the NHS" category!

Calling all Volunteer Managers!

The Volunteer Managers Network is a monthly meeting, bringing together people from VCSE organisations who work with or support volunteers. Is this you or one of your colleagues?

4 Articles That Will Improve Your Comms

Here's a selection of articles that will help you review your comms - from writing emails to social media.

Welcoming MORE new Nova Members!

6 amazing VCSE organisations joined Nova in March, bringing us to 468 members across Wakefield District.

A Good Thing: matching unwanted items with VCSE organisations

A Good Thing makes it easy for businesses to donate unwanted items to local charities and VCSE organisations.

Do I need to report a data breach?

Find out what your organisation needs to do if you have a data breach.

VCSE Recruiting: Why You Should Always Respond to Applicants

Not finding time to get back to candidates could impact future hiring potential and the reputation of your organisation.

Request free HR Factsheets

It's the perfect time to spring clean your organisation and ensure all your HR systems, practices and filing is up to date and effective.

New menopause funding available through the Third Sector Framework

We're pleased to welcome applications for this exciting project, which will address access to science-backed information, enable peer support, and ensure vital district-wide menopause help for local women.

Budget March 2023: WYCAS First Glance Summary for VCSE Organisations

Following The Chancellor of the Exchequer’s presentation of his Spring Budget 2023 to Parliament on 15 March), WYCAS have highlighted some key areas to note for the VCSE sector in our region.