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Save Our House, Wakefield's LGBTQ+ Centre

Our House has become a lifeline for so many local LGBTQ+ people across Wakefield District, and they have welcomed over 3000 people through their doors in the short 18 months since they first opened. Now, they need our help!

Dec 20, 2023

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Express Your Interest: Community Leadership Development Programme

West Yorkshire Violence Reduction Partnership are currently considering the potential delivery of a community leadership development programme to run from early 2024. Express your interest by Monday 8 January!

Dec 19, 2023

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New Funding Announced: Open Access Youth Provision Grants

Grants are available through the Third Sector Framework to support VCSE organisations to deliver open access youth provision for children and young people aged 11 – 17 years (up to 25 with special educational needs and disabilities).

Dec 14, 2023

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Sending you the best of wishes for 2024!

It's not long until we wrap up our work for 2023, so you can find our closing times here.

Dec 14, 2023

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3 Highlights from Our AGM 22-23

We asked our members, colleagues and partners what they thought of our celebration on Wednesday 6 December, here's what they told us...

Dec 14, 2023

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Free Furniture On Offer From YPO

YPO are kindly looking to donate a wide range of furniture to local VCSE organisations.

Dec 13, 2023

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Why do we need to be professionally curious?

Wakefield Safeguarding Children Partnership (WSCP) are running a new district wide campaign on what it means to be professionally curious and challenging in the district.

Dec 13, 2023

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Using AI, Charity Banking and Cost of Living: Share Your Views

Share your views with CAF by 20 December and be in with a chance of winning a £250 donation for your charity.

Dec 12, 2023

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Register Your Services: Hub of Hope

The Hub of Hope is the UK’s leading mental health support database.

Dec 8, 2023

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Deadline Extended: Social Enterprise Yorkshire & Humber Awards 2023

SEYH represent, promote and connect social enterprise across the region. It's time for their annual awards!

Dec 7, 2023

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Member Spotlight: CoActive Arts

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 CoActive Arts!

Nov 29, 2023

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Connecting Wakefield Celebrates It's 1st Birthday!

Here's a message from our chairs at Evergreen Active, Paula and Andy...

Nov 28, 2023

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Open for Applications: £80k Adult Social Care Grant

We're delighted to offer funding for VCSE organisation/s to help people across the district, aged 18 and over, with low level mental health through group support and activities.

Jan 29, 2024

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Giving Credit: Our Work on the Credit Union Expansion in Wakefield District

Nova has recently facilitated Leeds Credit Union with their expansion into Wakefield.

Jan 25, 2024

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Free online on-demand wellness webinars

Nova Member, Turning Point Talking Therapies have developed a series of on-demand wellness webinars that are now freely available to watch on their website!

Jan 24, 2024

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New Offer: Free Photos of Your Group

Update your image library and raise the profile of your organisation!

Jan 24, 2024

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New Survey: Are your premises fit for purpose?

Tell us about your current premises, if it's fit for purpose and if you're looking to move.

Jan 22, 2024

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New Roots Needed for Wakefield Community Gardens

Grow Wakefield need your help to find new locations for two community gardens that are being forced to close.

Jan 19, 2024

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Feedback on the West Yorkshire Healthier Together

West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership are asking for feedback from parents and carers about West Yorkshire Healthier Together website, launched in 2022.

Jan 17, 2024

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What’s Next For Nova? Find out in our new Business Plan

Last year, we asked you what's next for Nova? Now, we're excited to share our Business Plan for the next three years and explain what it means for our work.

Jan 15, 2024

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For Sharing: Your Money Matters Events at Community Venues

Here's information on advice events at community venues across the district, to share with the people you support.

Jan 10, 2024

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We're partnering with NCVO for an exciting event...

Join us to hear about The Road Ahead & reflections on VCSE Voices.

Jan 9, 2024

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Our Thinking Differently Project, a year (and a bit) on

We're starting the new year by bringing you some good news to get you inspired...

Jan 2, 2024

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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!

Apr 10, 2023

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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.

Apr 10, 2023

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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!

Apr 5, 2023

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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?

Apr 4, 2023

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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.

Mar 30, 2023

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Welcoming MORE new Nova Members!

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

Mar 28, 2023

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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.

Mar 27, 2023

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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.

Mar 24, 2023

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Do I need to report a data breach?

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

Mar 24, 2023

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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.

Mar 23, 2023

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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.

Mar 22, 2023

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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.

Mar 20, 2023

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Do you have any space to rent in Wakefield District?

Some VCSE organisations currently based in The Ridings are looking for new premises - can you help?

Mar 22, 2023

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Member Spotlight: Heavy Metal Therapy

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 you enjoy hearing from Heavy Metal Therapy!

Dec 20, 2022

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A Quick Roundup of Our AGM 2021-2022

It was brilliant to see so many of you at our first in-person AGM since 2019! Here are some highlights from the event.

Dec 19, 2022

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Good News: Nova & Live Well Wakefield donate gifts for children in care

Our teams got together in December for a very important cause - making sure that children in care and their families received gifts over the festive season!

Dec 19, 2022

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Welcoming Nova's new Chair & Vice Chair!

We're pleased to announce we have a new Chair of Trustees, Chris Bann, and a new Vice Chair, Simon Topham.

Dec 16, 2022

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Action for Trustee Racial Diversity

Dec 16, 2022

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Looming workforce challenges facing the Third Sector

A new report has been released - Third Sector Trends in England and Wales 2022: employees, volunteers, diversity and investment in people.

Dec 15, 2022

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Sending you the best of wishes for 2023!

It's not long until we wrap up our work for 2022, you can find our closing times here.

Dec 14, 2022

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Discover how you can provide a voice for the VCSE sector

We're thrilled to have launched VCSE Voices, an initiative to recruit VCSE Advocates from our sector to attend district-wide decision-making boards to influence policy and create positive change.

Dec 13, 2022

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Citizens Advice service opens at Pinderfields Hospital

An all-new Citizens Advice service has opened its doors in Pinderfields Hospital.

Dec 13, 2022

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Five highlights from 2021 - 2022

We're really proud of what we achieved in 2021-22, see what you think!

Dec 12, 2022

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Information on Winter Wellness

There's a range of information below for you and people that engage with your organisation's activities and services.

Dec 12, 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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