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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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Applications Open for SEYH Awards 2024

The 2024 SEYH (Social Enterprise Yorkshire & Humber) Awards are now open for applications and it would be great to see some finalists from Wakefield District!

Sep 24, 2024

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West Yorkshire Combined Authority wants to speak to 30 people out of work due to health or a disability

West Yorkshire Combined Authority are co-designing their first Work, Health and Skills Plan.

Sep 24, 2024

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New Good Practice Guide for councils working with LIOs and the VCSE sector

The Local Government Association has just published a new guide on working with local infrastructure organisations to engage smaller VCSE organisations.

Sep 19, 2024

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WYCAS Launches The Abacus Project

This exciting initiative is designed to connect skilled individuals with local charities in need of financial management support. Could you benefit?

Sep 18, 2024

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New Resource for Communities and Local Businesses On Stopping Child Exploitation

Wakefield Safeguarding Children Partnership (WSCP) has launched phase 2 of the Speak Up Stand Up Stop Exploitation Campaign.

Sep 18, 2024

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Core20PLUS5 Project Update: Incredible impact of supporting people to attend healthcare appointments in Wakefield District

Live Well Wakefield are six months into their brilliant project that's helping local people attend healthcare appointments.

Aug 29, 2024

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Have Your Say: Impact of the Mental Health Community Builders

Have you worked with the VCSE Mental Health Community Builders - Rachel Hale, Sophie Jackson & Amy Charles?

Aug 29, 2024

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Healthwatch Wakefield want to recruit 100 new members!

These are exciting times for Healthwatch Wakefield, and they would love more people to be involved.

Aug 28, 2024

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VCSE Organisations Receive £60k To Boost Neurodivergent Support and Activities for Young Adults in Wakefield District

Live Well Wakefield Small Grants has funded seven local organisations to offer important health and wellbeing support.

Aug 28, 2024

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#TellTracy about Policing and Crime

Consultation on the new Police and Crime Plan has now begun and will run until October 2024.

Aug 12, 2024

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Improving the health of people living with severe mental illness in Wakefield District

People living with Severe Mental Illness (SMI) face one of the greatest health equality gaps in England.

Aug 5, 2024

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Funding Deadline Extended: Placing Communities At The Centre of Grant-Making

We’re doing things differently for our new funding: giving VCSE organisations the power to decide who and what to fund.

Aug 1, 2024

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Access Free Coaching

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

Oct 11, 2023

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Culture Grants 2024 are LIVE!

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

Sep 27, 2023

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Funding Warm Spaces across Wakefield District

Working with the VCSE sector, we want to make sure that residents can find support within their local community!

Nov 18, 2022

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Member Spotlight: Carers 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 hearing from...

Nov 17, 2022

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Request for content: Supporting our Workforce and Community

We want to promote the amazing VCSE services available and work you’re doing in Wakefield District that supports our workforce and community.

Nov 17, 2022

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How are the Thinking Differently organisations getting on?

Nov 15, 2022

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It's back...Wakefield District Third Sector Leaders Group!

It's time to re-shape, re-imagine and re-purpose the group, and the new chairs want your input.

Nov 13, 2022

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Nova's AGM 2021-22 & Enterprise and Funding Event

Nova wants to create a space for our members to come together and be inspired! So join us at our 2021-22 AGM for a morning of enterprising talks, networking and personalised funding support.

Nov 8, 2022

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Member Spotlight: Progressive Talent CIC

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 hearing from...

Oct 21, 2022

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Thank you for coming along to Wakefield District Funders Fair!

The Funders Fair in September brought together 10 local, regional and national funders and representatives from 45 VCSE organisations from across Wakefield District.

Oct 20, 2022

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New Project: Thinking Differently

Thinking Differently is a brand new project with 5 Nova Member organisations

Sep 30, 2022

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Member Spotlight: Wakefield District Sight Aid

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 the new video format, where you'll be hearing from...

Sep 22, 2022

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Member Spotlight: Enabling Youth and Motorcross CIC

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 reading more about....

Aug 17, 2022

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Launching the new Social Prescribing Hub in Crofton

A real range of services will be using this new VCSE space which has come about through collaboration between Live Well Wakefield, Nova and NHS premises team.

Aug 17, 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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