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3 things you can do improve your communications right now

Catch up on this brilliant workshop with Kat from Wordsmiths Unlimited to make a start on understanding your audiences, livening up your social media and more!

Feb 14, 2023

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Happiness Together Fund Now Open

HARIBO, in partnership with Community Foundation Wakefield District, have now entered the second year of their four-year grant programme - the HARIBO Happiness Together Fund.

Feb 14, 2023

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New Trustee: Antony Nelson joins Nova's Board

We're pleased to announce that Antony joined Nova's Board of Trustees in February 2023.

Feb 13, 2023

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Resource for Members: Voter ID Easy Read Booklet

Does your organisation work with people with learning disabilities? You might find this booklet helpful to explain changes in the voting process.

Feb 9, 2023

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What's Next for Nova? Have your say!

What matters most for the VCSE sector in Wakefield District? Have your say on Nova's priorities for the next 3 years by getting involved with our consultation.

Feb 8, 2023

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Improve your health & wellbeing through self-help workshops

Live Well Wakefield, working in partnership with Nova, offer a range of short, free workshops and longer courses to help you improve or maintain your general health and wellbeing.

Feb 7, 2023

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Key Awareness & Cultural Dates for Your Calendar

Wakefield Council have produced a 2023 cultural calendar, which you might find useful for planning events and campaigns.

Feb 6, 2023

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National Cyber Security Centre’s Charity Sector Threat Report

This report has been developed with Boards and trustees in mind, highlighting key threats charities face in 2023 and beyond.

Feb 2, 2023

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Member Spotlight: Empath Theatre 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 you enjoy hearing from Empath Theatre CIC!

Jan 30, 2023

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Time to Talk: Starting mental health conversations

It’s Time to Talk day on 2 February, here's some resources you can use to start mental health conversations.

Jan 30, 2023

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New research demonstrates the impact and value of infrastructure organisations (including Nova!)

Back in November, the Connecting Locally research report by the Centre for Regional, Economic and Social Research (CRSER) at Sheffield Hallam University was launched, demonstrating the impact and value of local infrastructure organisations.

Jan 26, 2023

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Could you be a voice for our local VCSE sector?

We're recruiting VCSE Advocates to ensure that our sector is fully represented at every level of decision making, have you applied?

Jan 25, 2023

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Citizen Coin is launched in Wakefield District

A new and unique approach to finding and rewarding volunteers has arrived in Wakefield District.

Jul 11, 2024

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Heavy Metal Therapy Launch New Peer Support Group in Castleford

A new mental health peer support group aimed at members of the rock and metal community is about to launch in Castleford.

Jul 11, 2024

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Contribute to Research into the Impact of Childhood Trauma

The research seeks to shed light on the potential long-term consequences of these lived experiences.

Jul 10, 2024

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Helping someone at risk of becoming homeless

If you or someone you know is at risk of becoming homeless within 56 days, you can contact the Housing Needs Service for help.

Jul 9, 2024

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Save The Date for CANCON24: Livin' La Vida Local

Save the date for Wakefield District’s Community Anchor Network Conference – CANCON 2024.

Jul 8, 2024

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The power of local infrastructure: How a new government can work with NAVCA members

An important read as we head into the General Election today.

Jul 4, 2024

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Tell Us: VCSE services/offers not available in winter 24/25

West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board are reviewing the services that have been paused or stopped for 2024/25 to understand the impact and inform planning.

Jul 2, 2024

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The youth mental health crisis

How are charities coping with a rise in children and young people seeking mental health support?

Jul 1, 2024

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For Charities Helping Asylum Seekers and Refugees: Organisational Development Programme

This year, Lloyds Bank Foundation will be supporting 60 charities that help refugees and asylum seekers through this Organisational Development Support programme.

Jun 28, 2024

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Wakefield District Health and Care Partnership Awareness Survey

As part of work to refresh the communications, involvement and EDI plans for the partnership, Wakefield District HCP want to make sure we have the right channels in place to share news and updates about the work going on across the district.

Jun 26, 2024

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Wakefield District introduces network of Blood Pressure Champions

A pilot scheme has been launched in Wakefield to set up a network of Blood Pressure Wellbeing Champions.

Jun 24, 2024

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Update on Leadership Across Health and Social Care

A message from Ann Carroll, Chair of the Wakefield District Health and Care Partnership Committee and Jo Webster, Accountable Officer on leadership arrangements.

Jun 20, 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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Action for Trustee Racial Diversity

Dec 16, 2022

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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

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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

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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

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Citizens Advice service opens at Pinderfields Hospital

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

Dec 13, 2022

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Five highlights from 2021 - 2022

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

Dec 12, 2022

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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

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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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