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Are you looking for a simple festive fundraising idea?

Did you know 57% of shoppers will do most of their Christmas shopping online this year.

Oct 25, 2023

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Sign up for the latest news and stories from Wakefield Council

If you want to find out what’s going on in your local area, subscribe to Wakefield Councill’s weekly e-newsletter to get the latest news, stories and information.

Oct 24, 2023

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Wakefield Safeguarding Children Partnership's Annual Report 2022-23

Wakefield Safeguarding Children Partnership supports local organisations who work or volunteer with children and families to work together to safeguard children and promote their welfare.

Oct 20, 2023

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Register your space on the Warm Welcome Map

The Warm Welcome Campaign exists to turn poverty and isolation into warmth and welcome through the power of local Spaces made by and for the community.

Oct 16, 2023

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UK Civil Society Almanac 2023 Now Live!

Today, NCVO published the UK Civil Society Almanac 2023 – the latest available data on the voluntary sector's size, finances and people.

Oct 12, 2023

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Access Free Coaching

Professional coaching could help to support inclusion, develop leadership, encourage career development and aid retention!

Oct 11, 2023

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The Third Sector Framework welcomes its 100th member!

Wakefield District’s Third Sector Framework has just welcomed its 100th member, an achievement it is incredibly excited about and keen to share.

Oct 10, 2023

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Black History Month: Saluting our Sisters

Join us in 'Saluting Our Sisters', the theme of this year's Black History Month which pays homage to Black women who had contributions ignored, ideas appropriated, and voices silenced.

Oct 10, 2023

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New Social Media Guidance for Charities

The Charity Commission has new guidance on how charities should use social media by considering policies and managing potential risks.

Oct 2, 2023

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Big Welcome to 11 New Nova Members!

11 amazing VCSE organisations joined Nova in the last few months, bringing us to 481 members supporting communities across Wakefield District.

Sep 27, 2023

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Culture Grants 2024 are LIVE!

Culture Grants have relaunched for 2024 as part of Our Year 2024!

Sep 27, 2023

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How can we make volunteering more inclusive for disabled people?

This National Inclusion Week, NCVO's shares some top tips on how charities and voluntary organisations can make it easier for disabled people to volunteer.

Sep 27, 2023

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Scam Warning: Please Be Aware of People Pretending to Be Nova

One of our members has forwarded us an email from someone pretending to be Nova.

Aug 1, 2024

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How to improve access to social prescribing for people with severe mental illnesses?

Researchers at University College London are interviewing stakeholders to understand how access to social prescribing can be improved for people with severe mental illnesses.

Jul 29, 2024

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

Take a look at our new workshops...

Jul 15, 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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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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VCSE Voices Network: Coproduction and collaboration in action!

Increasing representation of the VCSE sector at strategic meetings is so important.

Jul 14, 2023

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New Wakefield Community Enablement Team Launching Soon!

Nova member, Touchstone, are launching a new Wakefield Community Enablement Team very soon.

Jul 11, 2023

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AI for VCSE Organisations: What you need to know

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been with us for decades, but recently it feels like it’s arrived in a much bigger, more significant, way.

Jul 10, 2023

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#WECAN is coming to Wakefield!

#WECAN are really excited to be collaborating with We are Wakefield to deliver a fully funded accredited leadership & management qualification, exclusively for women working and/or living in the Wakefield district.

Jul 7, 2023

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Celebrating 75 years of the NHS and VCSE sector working together

Today marks 75 years of the NHS and VCSE sector working together, so happy NHS 75!

Jul 5, 2023

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3 ways you can support Crafting4Good as they vacate their shop

Do you need supplies for your craft group or activities? Please consider supporting Crafting4Good in the next few weeks and help them to clear some of the shop stock.

Jul 4, 2023

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Campaign continues for NHS pay deal to include social enterprise healthcare staff

SEUK and representative bodies from across the healthcare sector have written to the Heath Secretary reiterating the need for central funding to ensure the new NHS pay deal includes the many social enterprise staff delivering NHS services.

Jul 3, 2023

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Member Spotlight: Our House Wakefield

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 Our House Wakefield!

Jun 21, 2023

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Sign the Pledge: Tackling Racism in Grassroots Sport

A pledge to tackle racism in grassroots sport has already been signed by 90 organisations in the region.

Jun 21, 2023

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Funding Opportunity: Counselling Services for Future Selph

Young people’s low-level mental health needs have an ongoing detrimental impact on their general wellbeing and wider life goals. Future Selph empowers them to overcome these challenges.

Jun 20, 2023

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Sign the letter to the PM | Small charities need more support

Sign the letter to the Prime Minister by 5pm on Wednesday 21 June.

Jun 20, 2023

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Enter the Wakefield BID Awards 2023!

Showcasing the best of our business community and providing an opportunity to celebrate quality and excellent service, Wakefield Bid Awards 2023 is now open.

Jun 20, 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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