Nova - Building a vibrant voluntary sector in Wakefield District

We are pleased to inform you of the launch of the first round of the Live Well Wakefield Small Grants Fund. Closing date for applications 31 October 2017. Read more

Warwick Ahead Community Partnership - Feasibility Study Tenders

Warwick Ahead, a Big Local Partnership, is looking for suitably qualified and experienced organisations/consultants to explore two exciting opportunities for the benefit of the community living within the Warwick Estate in Knottingley. Read more

Nova is running a Governance Masterclass programme aimed at trustees, directors and management committee members of local charities and community organisations. Read more

What do funders want to see in a funding application? If there isn’t an application form, where do I start? Come along to this Nova Learning and Networking session to find out more. Read more

How to Obtain Funding for your Organisation

Have you ever wondered where to start looking for funding? How many funders are there out there and what are they looking for? Come along to this Learning and Networking session to find out more. Read more

Welcome to Nova

Nova Wakefield District is the support agency for voluntary and community groups in Wakefield district.

When you join Nova you can access:

Nova Support - Online and face to face development for your group or organisation
The Assembly - a stronger voice for the voluntary and community sector
Nova Assist - an online tool to help you understand and grow your organisation
Nova Contracting - contacts and grants opportunities
And a whole range of other free and low cost services to benefit your organisation!

We work closely with our Nova Partners who are: Young Lives Consortium, West Yorkshire Community Accounting Service (WYCAS), Pay & Employment Rights Service (PERS) and the Community Foundation for Wakefield District. The Partners provide specialist support, including financial management, HR advice, access to small grants and safeguarding.

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