The latest local and national VCSE sector news

Paid Advocacy Opportunities OPEN!

VCSE Voices is increasing representation of the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise sector at strategic, decision-making meetings across Wakefield District.

Member Spotlight: One Ummah Community

Each month we showcase the amazing organisations that make up our membership and the important work they do across the Wakefield District. We hope you enjoy hearing from One Ummah Community!

Introducing Our New Project: Me & Menopause

Me & Menopause is a district wide project empowering the women of Wakefield.

Aug 30, 2023

Exciting Changes in Our Adviser Team

There's been lots of positive changes in our team and more to come soon!

Aug 29, 2023

Donated Laptops Available for Children & Young People

Does your organisation work with local children and young people? Do they need a devise to use at home?

Aug 28, 2023

Complete the Wider Public Health Workforce Survey

RSPH is launching a short survey for members of the wider public health workforce to tell them the challenges they are facing and how they support public health in their role.

How collaboration in social prescribing helps our communities

When we work together on social prescribing, we can improve the health and wellbeing of our local communities in Wakefield District.

Lived Experience Involvement – Guidelines for Best Practice

Leeds Mind, in partnership with West Yorkshire Suicide Prevention, is working with a team of volunteers from across West Yorkshire on a Suicide Prevention project.

Aug 23, 2023

The supermarkets offering free unrestricted funding

One of the easiest ways to raise unrestricted funding is through food shopping.

Aug 17, 2023

Fuelling Positive Change: How to divest from fossil fuels

Our sector works to create a better world. But the climate crisis is threatening the future of our communities.

Aug 16, 2023

Making Your Case for Unrestricted Funding

The Institute for Voluntary Action Research (IVAR) and Cranfield Trust have come together to create a guide for charities looking or applying for unrestricted funding.

Aug 15, 2023

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

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

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

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

Have Your Say on Ward Boundaries

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

May 15, 2024

Rwanda Guidance and Resources

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

May 10, 2024

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

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

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

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

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

How does Live Well Wakefield work with the VCSE sector?

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

Apr 24, 2024

To Share: Free computer access, workshops and internet at WFConnect Café

Another great resource to signpost to anyone who engages with your organisation! Discover your nearest WFConnect Café or Library for free computer access, workshops and internet.

Sep 1, 2023

Take a look at the Government Disability Consultation

The Government has launched a consultation on their Disability Action Plan, which brings together ideas and action across Government to make Disabled people’s lives easier.

Sep 1, 2023

Paid Advocacy Opportunities OPEN!

VCSE Voices is increasing representation of the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise sector at strategic, decision-making meetings across Wakefield District.

Member Spotlight: One Ummah Community

Each month we showcase the amazing organisations that make up our membership and the important work they do across the Wakefield District. We hope you enjoy hearing from One Ummah Community!

Introducing Our New Project: Me & Menopause

Me & Menopause is a district wide project empowering the women of Wakefield.

Aug 30, 2023

Exciting Changes in Our Adviser Team

There's been lots of positive changes in our team and more to come soon!

Aug 29, 2023

Donated Laptops Available for Children & Young People

Does your organisation work with local children and young people? Do they need a devise to use at home?

Aug 28, 2023

Complete the Wider Public Health Workforce Survey

RSPH is launching a short survey for members of the wider public health workforce to tell them the challenges they are facing and how they support public health in their role.

How collaboration in social prescribing helps our communities

When we work together on social prescribing, we can improve the health and wellbeing of our local communities in Wakefield District.

Lived Experience Involvement – Guidelines for Best Practice

Leeds Mind, in partnership with West Yorkshire Suicide Prevention, is working with a team of volunteers from across West Yorkshire on a Suicide Prevention project.

Aug 23, 2023

The supermarkets offering free unrestricted funding

One of the easiest ways to raise unrestricted funding is through food shopping.

Aug 17, 2023

Fuelling Positive Change: How to divest from fossil fuels

Our sector works to create a better world. But the climate crisis is threatening the future of our communities.

Aug 16, 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