Nova - Building a vibrant voluntary sector in Wakefield District

Nova Learning and Networking - Safer Recruitment

Come along to this Nova Learning and Networking session to learn about Safer Recruitment. Read more

Good Governance - Governance Masterclass

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

Nova now has over 300 Nova Members. Read more

Wakefield Community Anchor Network bursary

Wakefield Community Anchor Network (CAN) has launched a CAN Bursary. Up to £500 can be awarded per organisation to support the continued growth and development of Community Anchor organisations in Wakefield District. Read more

Schemes funded in Round 2 of the Live Well Wakefield Small Grants Fund

Here are the schemes and projects that have been funded through Round 2 of the Live Well Wakefield Small Grants fund. The Live Well Wakefield Small Grants Fund is funded by Wakefield Council. Funding is allocated via the Live Well Small Grants Panel, which involves colleagues from Nova, Wakefield Council and SWYPFT. Read more

Welcome to Nova

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

When you become a member of Nova you can:

Have 4 hours of free one to one organisational development support every year, plus a facilitated Nova ASSIST session
Unlimited use of Nova ASSIST
Access to free training, events and resources
Be notified of upcoming funding and contract opportunities
Meet and connect with other Nova Members
Receive the monthly Nova e-bulletin
Promote job advertisements on the Nova website and e-bulletin for free
Gain specialist support from Nova Partners
Have access to high quality consultancy at competitive rates
Vote at the Nova AGM - you can nominate or stand as a Trustee

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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