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Member Spotlight: Mindful Movers

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....

Mar 16, 2022

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Happy Social Prescribing Day 2022!

The positive impact social prescribing has on local communities and people is clear to see!

Mar 10, 2022

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New dates announced for Nova training on volunteering

We're thrilled to announce our first training sessions of 2022!

Feb 22, 2022

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Support for residents as the cost of living increases

A higher energy price cap will be introduced in April, which is estimated to double the number of households struggling with fuel poverty in Wakefield District.

Feb 17, 2022

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Member Spotlight: Bless Community 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. We hope that you enjoy learning more about....

Feb 17, 2022

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Live Well Wakefield - BSL Communication Project

Wakefield & District Society for Deaf People are running a project aimed at improving the well-being of Deaf BSL people by providing support to access activities they would normally be excluded from.

Feb 10, 2022

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Calling all Community Groups and Organisations

Did you know that Northern College help people aged 19 and over back into education to change their lives?

Feb 7, 2022

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How did attendees find our 2021 Training Programme?

In November and December, we ran a brand new training programme for organisations. We've pulled together a review of the programme and what attendees thought...

Jan 26, 2022

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Our Year 2020/2021

See what we got up to in 2020 and 2021...

Jan 14, 2022

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Member Spotlight: Friends of Featherstone Library

Each month we'll be showcasing the amazing organisations that make up our membership and the important work they do across the Wakefield District.

Jan 14, 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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Advocate Update: Launch of WalkSafe Wakefield

Maddie France, our VCSE Advocate attending The Safer Together has got an exciting update to share about a new app launching in Wakefield.

May 22, 2024

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Party Time: We've got 500 members!!

We’re overjoyed to share that Nova has reached an incredible milestone – we now have 500 fantastic member organisations!

May 22, 2024

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How can we make funding opportunities more fair and transparent?

Last Thursday, the Third Sector Framework team at Nova travelled to Birmingham for NAVCA’s annual conference, held at the wonderful Austin Court.

May 21, 2024

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Locality Awards 2024 now open!

The Locality Awards are back: celebrating our fantastic network who transform lives in their communities every day.

May 17, 2024

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Have Your Say on Ward Boundaries

A consultation on draft recommendations for ward boundaries in Wakefield has begun.

May 15, 2024

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Rwanda Guidance and Resources

The situation with detentions and implementation of the Safety of Rwanda Act is very fast moving.

May 10, 2024

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Live Well Wakefield Win the 'Partnership Working Excellence' Award

The Live Well Wakefield team have won a SWYPFT Excellence Award for their Waiting Well project!

May 7, 2024

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How To: Preparing to Apply for Live Well Small Grants

Applications for Live Well Wakefield Small Grants will open in June, so get ready now!

May 1, 2024

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Get Ready for Citizen Coin!

Citizen Coin is an app that recognises and rewards volunteering, and it's coming soon to our district.

Apr 30, 2024

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YPO Furniture for Donation

YPO is nearing the end of their office refurbishment and would like to give you the opportunity to collect any items for free.

Apr 29, 2024

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VCSE Organisations join forces to drive Dying Matters campaign

Our members are going out to the community to break down barriers surrounding discussions about death and dying.

Apr 29, 2024

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How does Live Well Wakefield work with the VCSE sector?

Let us tell you about their new Core20PLU5 social prescribing project...

Apr 24, 2024

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51% of charities say they're struggling to recruit to their boards

Yet 80% of trustees agreed board diversity was a good thing. What's the issue then?

Jan 10, 2023

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Regional Winter Preparedness Scenarios

Resources to help you think ahead, identify gaps and build preparedness.

Jan 8, 2023

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Dedicated VCSE page on the West Yorkshire Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub

The staff mental health and wellbeing hub service is available to everyone working in the healthand wellbeing sector, including VCSE organisations.

Jan 3, 2023

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New Funding: Community Grants for Climate Activity

We’re funding community proposals for greener, cleaner and climate-ready neighbourhoods.

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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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