Nova - Building a vibrant voluntary sector in Wakefield District

Nova Learning and Networking - Lloyds Bank Foundation

This learning and networking session will provide attendees with information on current Lloyds Bank Foundation funding programmes. Read more

The Wakefield District Third Sector Community Safety 'Big Conversation' is taking place on 20 March 2019 at Theatre Royal’s Centre for Creativity. Read more

Wakefield Community Anchor Network (CAN) conference is taking place on 12 March 2019. Read more

Nova Learning and Networking - Basic Social Media for Small Organisations

This session will look at various different social media platforms your organisation can use to keep people updated. Read more

Live Well Wakefield Small Grants Fund - Round 4 schemes funded

Here are the schemes which the Live Well Wakefield Small Grants Fund has awarded funds to in Round 4. The fund is funded by Wakefield Council. Funding is allocated via the Live Well Wakefield 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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