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First Edition of Moving More For Mental Health Magazine Published for Wakefield District Residents

Our new magazine is designed to give anyone experiencing mental health challenges some useful information about moving more, the reasons why it could help, and ideas of local activities to try.

Apr 17, 2025
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Nominate An Unsung Hero in Wakefield District

It’s that time of year again, where we pay homage to the unsung heroes who give their time and passion selflessly to their local communities.

Mar 31, 2025
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Plans To Abolish NHS England

What will this mean for VCSE organisations?

Mar 14, 2025
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4 Ways To Support Women in Your VCSE Organisation

67% of the VCSE workforce in the UK is female.

Mar 6, 2025
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Sport For Good: New Workshops for Sports Clubs and Organisations

Running a sports club isn’t easy, but you don’t have to figure it all out alone. Join other local organisations learning how to adapt and finding practical advice at these free workshops.

Mar 6, 2025
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Survey Open: Use Of Research in the Wakefield District VCSE Sector

Share your experience of using research in your work, and what barriers there might be to doing so.

Feb 27, 2025
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New workshops and mentoring for grassroots sports organisations launching this Spring

We’re working with partners on Sport For Good West Yorkshire, a free programme of mentoring and workshops on key priorities for sports clubs and organisations. This project is funded by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority.

Feb 27, 2025
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Wakefield District VCSE Collaborative Turns 1: Progress and Future Plans

Senior leaders across the VCSE and statutory sectors have met regularly to discuss a common vision for the VCSE sector and take practical steps towards it.

Feb 27, 2025
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Opportunity to Join Research Study: Supporting the VCSE Paid Workforce

This new research project is focused on improving professional and wellbeing support for the Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) paid workforce.

Feb 19, 2025
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Abacus Project Update: Growing Success!

Since its launch in July 2024, the WYCAS Abacus Project has made remarkable progress in connecting skilled individuals with local charities in need of financial management support.

Feb 11, 2025
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New Funding Available: Live Well Wakefield Small Grants

Round 16 of Live Well Wakefield Small Grants is here to help you provide low level mental health support for working age adults (ages 26-50). 

Feb 3, 2025
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Scam Warning: Please Be Aware of People Pretending to Be Nova

We have been notified by members that they have received scam emails.

Jan 30, 2025
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Report on the older people’s mental health inpatient services consultation

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust and NHS West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board have received the independent report of findings from the older people’s mental health inpatient services consultation.

Jul 25, 2024
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Feedback to Shape West Yorkshire's EDI Strategy

West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership wants an inclusive and fairer West Yorkshire.

Jul 24, 2024
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Offer to Write Up Case Studies for Your VCSE Organisation

New Local are keen to work with you on a case study about community voice in decision-making; focusing on community strengths; or shifting organisational culture.

Jul 22, 2024
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Find recommended services on the Trustee Services Directory

An initiative from Getting on Board specifically aimed at charity trustees to find the services their organisations need.

Jul 17, 2024
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Toolkit for People and Communities work

Now we know the result of the election charities can start influencing work in earnest.

Jul 17, 2024
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New Signage Lights the Way for Community Growth

The sun is shining and so is Bless Community Support's new signage at their renovated space in Hemsworth!

Jul 16, 2024
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Nominations Open for Wakefield BID Awards

The Wakefield BID Awards is an annual event recognising the achievements and contributions of members and charities within the Wakefield Business Improvement District (BID) area.

Jul 16, 2024
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Schedule for Nova's Free, Online & Regular VCSE Workshops

Take a look at our new workshops...

Jul 15, 2024
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The Women and Girls Sector Survey is Open

The Women and Girls Sector Survey is now open until Wednesday 24 July.

Jul 12, 2024
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Free Licences Available for Mental Health Support System

Brain in Hand is a hybrid support system for people with anxiety-based mental health challenges.

Jul 12, 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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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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What is the future of philanthropy?

"We view the traditional philanthropy model as so entangled with colonial capitalism that it inevitably continues the harms of the past into the present."

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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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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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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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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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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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 Create An Impactful Comms Plan

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

Jul 20, 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 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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New dates announced for Nova training on volunteering

We're thrilled to announce our first training sessions of 2022!

Feb 22, 2022
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Member Spotlight: Bless Community Services

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....

Feb 17, 2022
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Support for residents as the cost of living increases

A higher energy price cap will be introduced in April, which is estimated to double the number of households struggling with fuel poverty in Wakefield District.

Feb 17, 2022
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Live Well Wakefield - BSL Communication Project

Wakefield & District Society for Deaf People are running a project aimed at improving the well-being of Deaf BSL people by providing support to access activities they would normally be excluded from.

Feb 10, 2022
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Calling all Community Groups and Organisations

Did you know that Northern College help people aged 19 and over back into education to change their lives?

Feb 7, 2022
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How did attendees find our 2021 Training Programme?

In November and December, we ran a brand new training programme for organisations. We've pulled together a review of the programme and what attendees thought...

Jan 26, 2022
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Member Spotlight: Friends of Featherstone Library

Each month we'll be showcasing the amazing organisations that make up our membership and the important work they do across the Wakefield District.

Jan 14, 2022
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Our Year 2020/2021

See what we got up to in 2020 and 2021...

Jan 14, 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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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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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: 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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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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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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