The latest local and national VCSE sector news

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!

Feb 21, 2023

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.

Feb 21, 2023

Thinking Differently: Peer Meeting to share inspiring progress

We met with the five organisations taking part in Thinking Differently to hear about their areas of development and the amazing progress they've made towards them.

Member Spotlight: Families and Babies

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 Families and Babies!

9 New Nova Members!

We were thrilled to welcome 9 new Nova members in January 2023, bringing us to 462 members across Wakefield District.

Is there just too much uncertainty to plan financially for the future?

Embrace Finance believe there is always scope to ready ourselves for whatever conditions we might be faced with.

We're committed to being a menopause friendly employer

We're reviewing our policies, practices, training and more to make sure our staff have the guidance and support they need.

Feb 17, 2023

Get ready: Neurodiversity Celebration Week

13 to 19 March is Neurodiversity Celebration Week, and the schedule of events has been announced.

Feb 17, 2023

5 years as a Living Wage Employer!

It's our five year anniversary of paying our staff according to the cost of living.

Feb 15, 2023

Does your organisation work with parents? Tell them about BaBi Club

BaBi Wakefield is an exciting new research initiative which aims to create a picture of local people’s health and lifestyles over time, help to get more parents involved.

Feb 15, 2023

Free menopause sessions available for VCSE colleagues

Join one of these free sessions which will be led by Menopause specialists to help those who are going through the Menopause journey or to support someone who may be going through the Menopause.

Feb 15, 2023

VCSE Catering: The Caring Kitchen by The Prince of Wales Hospice

Need some catering for an event? Consider supporting a local VCSE organisation, like The Prince of Wales Hospice.

Mar 25, 2024

West Yorkshire ICB becomes the first 'Keep it Local' NHS partnership in the country

This will make it easier to support and work with local VCSE organisations and increase health spending in our local economy!

Mar 25, 2024

FREE STUFF: Need Some Collection Boxes?

Wakefield District Sight Aid have a bunch of yellow collection boxes that they're kindly offering for free to a good home!

Mar 21, 2024

Forward Thinking: The NEW Wakefield District VCSE Collaborative

It’s time for a fresh focus on strategy, collaboration, and unity.

Mar 20, 2024

'Words can hurt': A language guide for gambling harms

A helpful short resource for any of our members working to prevent and reduce gambling harms.

Mar 20, 2024

Report: Role of Community Organisations In Creating Inclusive Services

Today, Locality launched its latest report as part of their work on the government’s VCSE Health and Wellbeing Alliance.

Mar 20, 2024

Third Sector Framework: Applications Go Online

We’re excited to announce that the form for applying for the Framework has moved online, and it’s now live and ready to use!

Mar 18, 2024

Can You Help: Retrofit Outreach Service

Groundwork Yorkshire are delivering a retrofit outreach service funded through the West Yorkshire Combined Authority & the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero.

Mar 15, 2024

Free support from expert economists now available

Pro Bono Economics (PBE) is a charity which can provide other charities, voluntary organisations and community groups with quick, easy, probono support from a dedicated volunteer economist to help with ad hoc data needs.

Mar 7, 2024

New report on key issues hindering Muslim-led charities

“Mapping Anti-Muslim Discrimination and Information Manipulation, and its Impact on Humanitarian Aid and Development" is a new report that touches on the issues hindering the work of Muslim-led charities.

Feb 27, 2024

AI Grant Application Tool

Plinth have released an AI tool to help charities write grant applications, find grants and check their eligibility before they apply.

Feb 26, 2024

Green Doctor Support: For You & For Residents

Green Doctor offer free independent energy advice and we've got some information to share about how this can help your VCSE organisation and residents.

Feb 13, 2024

JRF Report: Destitution in the UK 2023

This study reveals approximately 3.8 million people experienced destitution in 2022, including around one million children.

Oct 26, 2023

Are you looking for a simple festive fundraising idea?

Did you know 57% of shoppers will do most of their Christmas shopping online this year.

Oct 25, 2023

Sign up for the latest news and stories from Wakefield Council

If you want to find out what’s going on in your local area, subscribe to Wakefield Councill’s weekly e-newsletter to get the latest news, stories and information.

Oct 24, 2023

Wakefield Safeguarding Children Partnership's Annual Report 2022-23

Wakefield Safeguarding Children Partnership supports local organisations who work or volunteer with children and families to work together to safeguard children and promote their welfare.

Oct 20, 2023

Register your space on the Warm Welcome Map

The Warm Welcome Campaign exists to turn poverty and isolation into warmth and welcome through the power of local Spaces made by and for the community.

Oct 16, 2023

UK Civil Society Almanac 2023 Now Live!

Today, NCVO published the UK Civil Society Almanac 2023 – the latest available data on the voluntary sector's size, finances and people.

Oct 12, 2023

Access Free Coaching

Professional coaching could help to support inclusion, develop leadership, encourage career development and aid retention!

Oct 11, 2023

The Third Sector Framework welcomes its 100th member!

Wakefield District’s Third Sector Framework has just welcomed its 100th member, an achievement it is incredibly excited about and keen to share.

Oct 10, 2023

Black History Month: Saluting our Sisters

Join us in 'Saluting Our Sisters', the theme of this year's Black History Month which pays homage to Black women who had contributions ignored, ideas appropriated, and voices silenced.

Oct 10, 2023

New Social Media Guidance for Charities

The Charity Commission has new guidance on how charities should use social media by considering policies and managing potential risks.

Oct 2, 2023

Big Welcome to 11 New Nova Members!

11 amazing VCSE organisations joined Nova in the last few months, bringing us to 481 members supporting communities across Wakefield District.

Sep 27, 2023

Culture Grants 2024 are LIVE!

Culture Grants have relaunched for 2024 as part of Our Year 2024!

Sep 27, 2023

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

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

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

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

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

Action for Trustee Racial Diversity

Dec 16, 2022

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

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

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

Citizens Advice service opens at Pinderfields Hospital

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

Dec 13, 2022

Five highlights from 2021 - 2022

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

Dec 12, 2022

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Community>Wakefield is live!

Community>Wakefield - the new place for services, activities, opportunities and events across Wakefield District.

Jul 19, 2021

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

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

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