The latest local and national VCSE sector news

Five highlights from 2021 - 2022

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

Information on Winter Wellness

There's a range of information below for you and people that engage with your organisation's activities and services.

We've been shortlisted as a finalist for the HSJ Partnership Awards 2023!

We're delighted to announce that Nova, Conexus Healthcare and Partners have been shortlisted for 'Best Not for Profit Working in Partnership with the NHS' in the HSJ Partnership Awards 2023.

Dec 6, 2022

Get involved: West Yorkshire Housing Needs Analysis

Campbell Tickell are undertaking a housing needs analysis for West Yorkshire - covering Leeds, Wakefield, Calderdale, Kirklees and Bradford - and they want your help!

Dec 1, 2022

Over £88,000 awarded to VCSE organisations through Live Well Wakefield Small Grants

We're thrilled to announce that over £88,000 went out to local VCSE organisations in Round 13 of Live Well Wakefield Small Grants.

Dec 1, 2022

Welcome to our new website!

It’s been months in the making, but we’re ready to share our brand new website with you.

Nov 28, 2022

Volunteer recruitment a growing concern for small charities

Small local charities are increasingly concerned about volunteer recruitment, according to newly published research.

Nov 25, 2022

Connecting Locally: New report from NAVCA

Through working with and advocating for communities, and coordinating support, infrastructure organisations (like Nova!) are alleviating the worst impact of the cost of living crisis.

Nov 25, 2022

How to talk to funders about the cost-of-living crisis

As costs rise and high inflation erodes the value of reserves and pre-pledged grants and donations, charities nationwide are being forced into impossible choices.

Nov 25, 2022

Wakefield District Sight Aid to run first art project for people with sight loss!

Our member, Wakefield District Sight Aid, are excited to share with you that they have secured a Culture Grant from Wakefield Council to run an art project entitled Art Beyond Vision! Art Beyond Vision will consist of eight weekly creative workshops in February and March 2023.

Nov 24, 2022

Get the basics right: Findings from the Funding Experience Survey by IVAR

"The things that matter most to charities are not wasting their time and giving them as much financial flexibility and stability as possible – some change here is within everyone’s grasp."

Nov 24, 2022

Support your staff's wellbeing using this free trial

Our member, Words for Wellbeing, are looking for feedback on their wellbeing text service that could benefit your staff. Get involved now!

Nov 23, 2022

Open for Applications: £80k Adult Social Care Grant

We're delighted to offer funding for VCSE organisation/s to help people across the district, aged 18 and over, with low level mental health through group support and activities.

Jan 29, 2024

Giving Credit: Our Work on the Credit Union Expansion in Wakefield District

Nova has recently facilitated Leeds Credit Union with their expansion into Wakefield.

Jan 25, 2024

Free online on-demand wellness webinars

Nova Member, Turning Point Talking Therapies have developed a series of on-demand wellness webinars that are now freely available to watch on their website!

Jan 24, 2024

New Offer: Free Photos of Your Group

Update your image library and raise the profile of your organisation!

Jan 24, 2024

New Survey: Are your premises fit for purpose?

Tell us about your current premises, if it's fit for purpose and if you're looking to move.

Jan 22, 2024

New Roots Needed for Wakefield Community Gardens

Grow Wakefield need your help to find new locations for two community gardens that are being forced to close.

Jan 19, 2024

Feedback on the West Yorkshire Healthier Together

West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership are asking for feedback from parents and carers about West Yorkshire Healthier Together website, launched in 2022.

Jan 17, 2024

What’s Next For Nova? Find out in our new Business Plan

Last year, we asked you what's next for Nova? Now, we're excited to share our Business Plan for the next three years and explain what it means for our work.

Jan 15, 2024

For Sharing: Your Money Matters Events at Community Venues

Here's information on advice events at community venues across the district, to share with the people you support.

Jan 10, 2024

We're partnering with NCVO for an exciting event...

Join us to hear about The Road Ahead & reflections on VCSE Voices.

Jan 9, 2024

Our Thinking Differently Project, a year (and a bit) on

We're starting the new year by bringing you some good news to get you inspired...

Jan 2, 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.

Aug 31, 2023

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!

Aug 31, 2023

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.

Aug 24, 2023

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.

Aug 24, 2023

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!

Information on Winter Wellness

There's a range of information below for you and people that engage with your organisation's activities and services.

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