Writing result-oriented ad copy is difficult, as it must appeal to, entice, and convince consumers to take action.
If you're a Nova member and would like to share your news, please email it over to info@nova-wd.org.uk.
We are incredibly proud to announce that we've been awarded the Menopause Friendly Workplace Accreditation.
No matter where you work in health and care or whether you are a staff or volunteer, that you may have to work in extremely challenging circumstances.
This spring, the VCSE Data and Insights National Observatory at Nottingham Trent University is embarking on the sixth wave of the VCSE Barometer Survey, and your participation is crucial.
You invest some time in shaping our services ➡️ we can better support your organisation. It's a win-win!
Finances are an essential part of any VCSE organisation – and can be intimidating.
Tell the Civil Society Group about your experiences of banking. Your story will help them continue to advocate for better banking services for voluntary organisations.
We're excited to be working with Prosper Wakefield District on their new campaign, Prosperous Together.
Ross Grant, our VCSE Advocate attending The People's Panel, has got an update that could be important for the people your organisation supports.
Each year, members of the VCSE Health and Wellbeing Alliance collaborate to undertake a range of health inequalities focused research and insight projects.
Yorkshire Air Ambulance are looking for other groups to deliver their fantastic Building Bridges sessions to, are you interested?
Our member survey for 2024 is open and we’re inviting you to complete it.
VCSE organisations are central to developing a neighbourhood approach to tackling the climate emergency, by bringing communities together to work towards common goals.
Catch up on this brilliant workshop with Kat from Wordsmiths Unlimited to make a start on understanding your audiences, livening up your social media and more!
HARIBO, in partnership with Community Foundation Wakefield District, have now entered the second year of their four-year grant programme - the HARIBO Happiness Together Fund.
We're pleased to announce that Antony joined Nova's Board of Trustees in February 2023.
Does your organisation work with people with learning disabilities? You might find this booklet helpful to explain changes in the voting process.
What matters most for the VCSE sector in Wakefield District? Have your say on Nova's priorities for the next 3 years by getting involved with our consultation.
Live Well Wakefield, working in partnership with Nova, offer a range of short, free workshops and longer courses to help you improve or maintain your general health and wellbeing.
Wakefield Council have produced a 2023 cultural calendar, which you might find useful for planning events and campaigns.
This report has been developed with Boards and trustees in mind, highlighting key threats charities face in 2023 and beyond.
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 Empath Theatre CIC!
It’s Time to Talk day on 2 February, here's some resources you can use to start mental health conversations.
Back in November, the Connecting Locally research report by the Centre for Regional, Economic and Social Research (CRSER) at Sheffield Hallam University was launched, demonstrating the impact and value of local infrastructure organisations.
We're recruiting VCSE Advocates to ensure that our sector is fully represented at every level of decision making, have you applied?
Some VCSE organisations currently based in The Ridings are looking for new premises - can you help?
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!
It was brilliant to see so many of you at our first in-person AGM since 2019! Here are some highlights from the event.
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!
We're pleased to announce we have a new Chair of Trustees, Chris Bann, and a new Vice Chair, Simon Topham.
A new report has been released - Third Sector Trends in England and Wales 2022: employees, volunteers, diversity and investment in people.
It's not long until we wrap up our work for 2022, you can find our closing times here.
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.
An all-new Citizens Advice service has opened its doors in Pinderfields Hospital.
We're really proud of what we achieved in 2021-22, see what you think!
There's a range of information below for you and people that engage with your organisation's activities and services.
Each month we'll be showcasing the amazing organisations that make up our membership and the important work they do across the Wakefield District.
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.
Funding is available for voluntary organisations, non-profits, charities and CICs in the Wakefield District through fundraising website easyfundraising.
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.
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.
Community>Wakefield - the new place for services, activities, opportunities and events across 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 learning more about....
The Nova team would like to thank volunteers for their inspiring and incredible work to support people and organisations across the Wakefield District.
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.
13 projects have been awarded funding through the recent Live Well Wakefield Small Grants – Coronavirus Resilience Fund.
Our annual Community Anchor Network conference, #CANCon20 took place on 10 March 2020.
The Wakefield District Third Sector Strategy 2020 - 23 has now been published.