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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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Job Opportunity at Nova: Finance Manager

We're excited to be recruiting for our supportive and skilled Operations Team at Nova.

Jun 7, 2024
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It's World Environment Day!

This World Environment Day, we're celebrating local VCSE organisations fighting climate change.

Jun 5, 2024
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How To: Make Your Mental Health Activities Safe

We’re seeing a huge increase in the number of VCSE organisations offering mental health activities, and the number of people with complex mental health needs referred to those activities.

Jun 4, 2024
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The Voluntary Sector Manifesto is now live!

Ahead of the general election on 4 July, now is the time for charities, and the communities they support, to make their voices heard by all parties.

May 30, 2024
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To Share: New Family Hub ‘virtual walk-around’

Wakefield Families Together are proud to share with you the new Family Hub ‘virtual walk-around’ video.

May 29, 2024
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VCSE Voices: What does it mean to advocate for the VCSE sector in the current climate?

"Always go to the table feeling like you've got just as much to give"

May 29, 2024
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Volunteers' Week in Wakefield District!

Join us as we celebrate 40 years of Volunteers’ Week and look to inspire more people to make a difference.

May 28, 2024
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Have Your Say: Draft West Yorkshire Volunteering Strategy

West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership is looking for your feedback on a new volunteering strategy.

May 28, 2024
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For Sharing: Support Residents with Energy Debt Grants

The Energy Debt Fund scheme provides grants to help vulnerable and low-income households with problem energy debt.

May 23, 2024
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Party Time: We've got 500 members!!

We’re overjoyed to share that Nova has reached an incredible milestone – we now have 500 fantastic member organisations!

May 22, 2024
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Advocate Update: Launch of WalkSafe Wakefield

Maddie France, our VCSE Advocate attending The Safer Together has got an exciting update to share about a new app launching in Wakefield.

May 22, 2024
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How can we make funding opportunities more fair and transparent?

Last Thursday, the Third Sector Framework team at Nova travelled to Birmingham for NAVCA’s annual conference, held at the wonderful Austin Court.

May 21, 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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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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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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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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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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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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More local projects funded by Live Well Wakefield Small Grants

Learn about the amazing projects making a difference within communities across Wakefield District...

Aug 9, 2022
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Wakefield District Health & Care Partnership launched as NHS changes become law

Wakefield District Health & Care Partnership launched on 1 July as national legislation came into effect.

Jul 19, 2022
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Member Spotlight: Humanity 1st

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....

Jul 18, 2022
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West Yorkshire Partnership cements place of VCSE sector within the partnership

Last week, we signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to cement the role of the VCSE sector as an equal partner in the work of West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership (WY HCP).

Jul 14, 2022
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Do you require additional space free of charge?

NHS Property Services have worked with Live Well Wakefield to turn unused Primary Care space into Social Prescribing Hubs.

Jun 15, 2022
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Local children’s artwork displayed by Friends of Fitzwilliam Station

Friends of Fitzwilliam station are displaying Jubilee artwork made by children from five local schools...

Jun 15, 2022
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Thank You Volunteers!

Before Volunteers Week 2022 comes to an end, we want to show that volunteering is worth the effort!

Jun 7, 2022
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Mike Holt retires as Chair of Nova Wakefield District

The Board of Trustees and Senior Team of Nova Wakefield District Limited wishes to announce the retirement of Mike Holt as Chair of Trustees.

Jun 6, 2022
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Friends of Friarwood Valley Garden’s 10th Anniversary!

Our member Friends of Friarwood Valley Gardens celebrated their 10th anniversary in May.

Jun 5, 2022
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Member Spotlight: Pen2Print Publishing 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 learning more about....

May 18, 2022
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Employment support at Live Well Wakefield

Is your client facing social barriers, affecting their ability to find and maintain employment? Live Well Wakefield may be able to help!

May 18, 2022
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Free employment advice for people who can speak Polish

MJ Languages are providing a free helpline aimed at unemployed people with a language barrier who can speak and understand Polish.

May 18, 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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