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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

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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

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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

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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

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Introducing Our New Project: Me & Menopause

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

Aug 30, 2023

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Exciting Changes in Our Adviser Team

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

Aug 29, 2023

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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

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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

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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

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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

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The supermarkets offering free unrestricted funding

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

Aug 17, 2023

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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

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Citizen Coin Is The Go-To Platform To Find Volunteers

Citizen Coin is now the place to advertise your volunteering opportunities in Wakefield District and reward your volunteers.

Nov 26, 2024

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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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Member Spotlight: Aphasia Support

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 Aphasia Support!

Jul 26, 2023

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Share Your Thoughts: Serious Violence Duty Consultation

West Yorkshire Violence Reduction Unit want to hear your thoughts on tackling violence in your local area.

Jul 25, 2023

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Starting the countdown to 100 Third Sector Framework members!

We were delighted to welcome 17 new Third Sector Framework members in May and June.

Jul 24, 2023

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Do you need additional space free of charge?

This is your reminder that Live Well Wakefield have two spaces available for VCSE groups to use!

Jul 24, 2023

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Read the Adult Health Survey 2023 Report

Find information about adult health across Wakefield District in this new report.

Jul 24, 2023

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Add Your Organisation to NEW APP for Wakefield Families

Reach local parents, grandparents and carers by adding your organisation's details to this new app.

Jul 21, 2023

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I'm a Nova member, is that different from Third Sector Framework membership?

Many of you are Nova members, and some of you may also be members of the Third Sector Framework. One question we get asked a lot is: is there a difference between the two? And what is that difference?

Jul 20, 2023

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How to Create An Impactful Comms Plan

Catch up on this helpful workshop with Kat from Wordsmiths Unlimited.

Jul 20, 2023

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Sign the Pledge: We #StandWithTrans

#StandWithTrans is a campaign run by Charity So Straight, who aim to make charity workplaces more LGBTQIA+ friendly and inclusive.

Jul 20, 2023

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How to Support Young LGBTQIA+ People in Crisis

Crisis Tools have created a guide which explores the unique challenges and obstacles young LGBTQIA+ people face when accessing mental health crisis support.

Jul 19, 2023

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Introducing Prosper & Nova Core Grants!

We’re excited to announce a brand new collaboration between Prosper and Nova, aimed at empowering local VCSE organisations through core funding.

Jul 18, 2023

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What's the Third Sector Framework?

You may have heard of the Third Sector Framework and wondered what it is, who’s involved, and how it relates to you and your organisation.

Jul 17, 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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Projects funded through the Live Well Wakefield Small Grants – Coronavirus Resilience Fund

13 projects have been awarded funding through the recent Live Well Wakefield Small Grants – Coronavirus Resilience Fund.

May 21, 2020

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#CANCon20 - What's Strong not What's Wrong

Our annual Community Anchor Network conference, #CANCon20 took place on 10 March 2020.

Mar 11, 2020

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Wakefield District Third Sector Strategy 2020 - 23

The Wakefield District Third Sector Strategy 2020 - 23 has now been published.

Feb 16, 2020

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

Take a look at the Government Disability Consultation

Paid Advocacy Opportunities OPEN!

Member Spotlight: One Ummah Community

Introducing Our New Project: Me & Menopause

Exciting Changes in Our Adviser Team

Donated Laptops Available for Children & Young People

Complete the Wider Public Health Workforce Survey

How collaboration in social prescribing helps our communities

Lived Experience Involvement – Guidelines for Best Practice

The supermarkets offering free unrestricted funding

Fuelling Positive Change: How to divest from fossil fuels

Citizen Coin Is The Go-To Platform To Find Volunteers

New Three Year Grants to Support Wakefield City Centre Communities

Challenging Plans To Increase Employer National Insurance for VCSE Organisations

Tell Your Advocates: Employment & Skills Survey

Join the new West Yorkshire Allyship Network

Join Us In Looking Back, Moving Forward: Our AGM 23-24

New Funding Open For South Kirkby & Moorthorpe

The Wakefield Children’s Bed Appeal Launched

West Yorkshire VCSE Update: Work Around Procurement & Contracting

5 Things to Consider When Using AI for VCSE Work

Pension Credit and Winter Fuel Allowance for Wakefield District Residents

Wakefield Community Organisations Funded to Build Healthy & Sustainable Communities

Member Spotlight: Aphasia Support

Share Your Thoughts: Serious Violence Duty Consultation

Starting the countdown to 100 Third Sector Framework members!

Do you need additional space free of charge?

Read the Adult Health Survey 2023 Report

Add Your Organisation to NEW APP for Wakefield Families

I'm a Nova member, is that different from Third Sector Framework membership?

How to Create An Impactful Comms Plan

Sign the Pledge: We #StandWithTrans

How to Support Young LGBTQIA+ People in Crisis

Introducing Prosper & Nova Core Grants!

What's the Third Sector Framework?

Funding Warm Spaces across Wakefield District

Member Spotlight: Carers Wakefield & District

Request for content: Supporting our Workforce and Community

How are the Thinking Differently organisations getting on?

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

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

Member Spotlight: Progressive Talent CIC

Thank you for coming along to Wakefield District Funders Fair!

New Project: Thinking Differently

Member Spotlight: Wakefield District Sight Aid

Member Spotlight: Enabling Youth and Motorcross CIC

Launching the new Social Prescribing Hub in Crofton

Member Spotlight: Memory Action Group

Recipe Club Success

Member Spotlight: Disability Sport Yorkshire

Additional income for VCSE organisations in Wakefield District

Member Spotlight: Grow Wakefield

Do you live in the Wakefield District and access government benefits?

Member Spotlight: Portobello Craft and Camera Group

West Yorkshire & Harrogate Health and Care Partnership launch anti-racism movement

Community>Wakefield is live!

Member Spotlight: Wakefield Hospice

Volunteers' Week 2021: Nova's roundup of celebrations and opportunities

Case Studies from the Covid-19 Community Hubs

Projects funded through the Live Well Wakefield Small Grants – Coronavirus Resilience Fund

#CANCon20 - What's Strong not What's Wrong

Wakefield District Third Sector Strategy 2020 - 23

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