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.

Join the Wakefield Mental Health Alliance Dashboard

The Wakefield Mental Health Alliance is developing a dashboard to give oversight of mental health service activity across Wakefield and District.

Happy Social Prescribing Day

9 March 2023 is Social Prescribing Day - a celebration of social prescribing, demonstrating the amazing impact it can have on people’s health and wellbeing. 

Being a Charity Trustee: Refresh your Knowledge

These are lots of 5-minute video guides available from the Charity Commission to help Trustees provide the best possible oversight to their charity.

It's International Women's Day!

For International Women's Day and beyond, let's all fully #EmbraceEquity.

Get involved in new West Yorkshire Voice to help influence health and care decisions

West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership is passionate about making sure the voice of people is central to its work.

Is your VCSE organisation Muslim-led?

The Muslim Charities Forum aim is to support, connect and represent the Muslim Charity sector.

Report: Wakefield District Gypsy and Traveller Health Needs Assessment

The final version of the Wakefield District Gypsy and Traveller Health Needs Assessment (HNA) is now available, by our member Leeds GATE in partnership with Wakefield Council. 

Charities face uncertain months ahead

Charities have been a lifeline to millions this winter – providing food, warmth and support for the vulnerable.

Free Fire Safety Visits for Residents

Please share information about this free service with any people that your organisation works with.

Over £1.2 million donated to VCSE organisations - get your share!

VCSE organisations in Wakefield District have just received a share of £1.2 million in easyfundraising donations, meaning they can update their facilities, buy new equipment, and improve their services!

New Creative Hub to Attract 300,000 Visitors to Wakefield Each Year

Wakefield Exchange, a new creative hub to be located in the former Market Hall, is to become home to major events, exhibitions, an independent food and drink offer and creative businesses when it opens in 2024.

Bring Me To Life Women's Wellness Hub Grand Opening

Nova Member, Bring Me To Life, are really excited to be able to invite you to the grand opening of their NEW women's wellness hub situated in The Ridings Centre on International Women's Day!