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Member Spotlight: Trinity Mission

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 Trinity Mission!

Mar 17, 2023

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Here's our tried-and-tested wellbeing activity for VCSE (and other) teams!

Thinking about our wellbeing is a ongoing process. Our Mental Health Community Builder, Rachel, writes about the staff wellbeing session she ran for the Nova team last month - could your team do something similar?

Mar 16, 2023

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Young Carers Action Day: Complete the Poll!

To celebrate Young Carers Action Day, our partner Young Lives Consortium have created a poll on the WF-I-Can website to find out what is important for young carers in Wakefield District.

Mar 15, 2023

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Goodbye Third Sector Leaders, Hello Connecting Wakefield

The Third Sector Leaders Group has had a bit of a makeover and is now Connecting Wakefield! Here's an update from Chairs Andy and Paula...

Mar 15, 2023

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New Workshops Available: Book Your Spot

We've got an interesting selection of workshops coming up in the next few months, perfect for any VCSE staff and volunteers looking to learn and develop!

Mar 14, 2023

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What's new with the Third Sector Framework?

Here's a quick update from our Project Support Officer, Helen Betts.

Mar 14, 2023

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Case Study: Joined up emergency support with community hubs

The VCS Emergencies Partnership have shared a fantastic case study about how Nova and partners are responding to the cost of living crisis in Wakefield District.

Mar 14, 2023

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Round 14 of Live Well Wakefield Small Grants is OPEN!

We're pleased to welcome applications for the 14th round of Live Well Wakefield Small Grants.

Mar 13, 2023

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Could cutting your carbon, cut your costs?

NatWest's Carbon Planner is free and could support you to become a more sustainable and climate conscious organisation.

Mar 13, 2023

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Exciting opportunity for young people aged 14-25 to join West Yorkshire Youth Commission

The West Yorkshire Youth Commission is a peer-led project that enables young people to get involved and have their say about urgent issues that affect their lives and help build a safer community.

Mar 13, 2023

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Fully-Funded Trustee Training for People of Colour - Closing 24 March

Why do Getting on Board offer fully funded places to people of colour? For a start only 8% of trustees are from Black and Asian backgrounds and only 2.9% of all trustees are women of colour.

Mar 10, 2023

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Fundraising Regulator sees increase in case ‘complexity’ and public awareness

The cases seen by the Fundraising Regulator have become more complex over the past few years, according to its chief executive Gerald Oppenheim.

Mar 10, 2023

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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.

Nov 20, 2024

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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.

Nov 13, 2024

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Tell Your Advocates: Employment & Skills Survey

VCSE Advocates need your input so they can advocate for you and the local VCSE sector.

Nov 4, 2024

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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?

Oct 25, 2024

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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.

Oct 22, 2024

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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.

Oct 17, 2024

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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.

Oct 16, 2024

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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.

Oct 11, 2024

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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.

Oct 9, 2024

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Pension Credit and Winter Fuel Allowance for Wakefield District Residents

Up to 850,000 pensioner households may be entitled to Pension Credit, but do not claim it. Encourage the people you support to check their entitlement.

Sep 30, 2024

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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.

Sep 30, 2024

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Have Your Say: Transport to Medical Appointments

NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board would like to know how people travel to medical appointments and if they know about different support that is available to people.

Sep 25, 2024

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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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Winter Wellness Information for You & The People You Help

We've summarised a wide range of resources that you might find helpful to share with anyone you support.

Nov 27, 2023

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Have Your Say: Consultation on ward boundaries for Wakefield Council

Today is the start of a 10 - week public consultation inviting proposals for new council wards and ward boundaries for Wakefield.

Nov 21, 2023

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Bus Reform: Have Your Say!

West Yorkshire Combined Authority believe the way local buses are run needs to change to achieve our ambitions for better buses in West Yorkshire.

Nov 17, 2023

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Mapping Migrant Services in Wakefield District

Wakefield District Public Health are undertaking a Migrant Health Needs Assessment to better understand the health and wellbeing needs of migrants living in the district, and their experience of accessing health services.

Nov 15, 2023

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It's Almost Time for Our 2022-23 AGM

You're invited to join us at our upcoming AGM where you'll hear about our new Business Plan, the Third Sector Strategy, VCSE Voices & more!

Nov 14, 2023

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Ask Nova: VCSE Advice Sessions

Our Advisers will be answering your questions at new bookable advice sessions, hosted at community venues around the district.

Nov 9, 2023

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Healthy Hearts Community Hubs open across Wakefield District

An innovative approach to help prevent heart disease has launched across the district.

Nov 3, 2023

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Telephone befriending: Help older people to find connection over the festive season

National charity, Re-engage, has developed a service dedicated to ensuring that older people do not feel alone over the festive season.

Nov 2, 2023

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Call for Submissions: Examples of working with children, young people and families

The West Yorkshire Children, Young People and Families Programme continuously look to showcase and celebrate the work which is happening across West Yorkshire to improve lives and outcomes for children, young people and their families and to share the experiences of our population.

Nov 1, 2023

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£230,000 awarded to local VCSE organisations to support essential work, funded by “refreshing” new collaboration between Nova and Prosper

This month, Prosper and Nova got in touch with 19 Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations to give them some brilliant news – they’d been successful in their application for Prosper and Nova Core Grants funding!

Oct 31, 2023

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Meet the TSF 100th Member | iAspire2 CIC

The Third Sector Framework is going from strength to strength!

Oct 30, 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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