Menopause Support Programme Commission

This commission of £10,000 is funded by Wakefield Council.

The Menopause Support Programme Commission is a funding opportunity developed in response to feedback from residents during health and wellbeing programmes, run by the Wellbeing Team at Wakefield Council. During these sessions, menopause was identified as a significant barrier to women living healthy lives.

This £10,000 commission aims to support the development and delivery of a pilot community-based menopause lifestyle programme. Insights from research and a local focus group has shaped the project brief, highlighting the need for a lifestyle programme which integrates physical activity and menopause education with peer support inan inviting space within the community.

The funding seeks to support a Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisation working in Wakefield District, or a partnership of VCSE organisations, to deliver an inclusive, accessible and interactive programme that addresses the physical, emotional and social challenges of menopause.

Project brief

We are looking for a VCSE organisation or partnership who can provide a unique programme based around their communities’ needs in relation to menopause.

The successful organisation or partnership must be able to provide two face to face support programmes around menopause and wellbeing for women within their local community, for a minimum of 8 weeks. The programme should be delivered in two community areas with a focus on areas of deprivation. Support must be in the form of a group-based session in the evening or weekend, focusing on education, physical activity, and peer support.

The programme is about overall health and wellbeing around menopause and does not need to be advertised as a weight-management programme specifically.

Menopause support programme

The successful organisation or partnership will be expected to:

• Design, advertise and recruit participants to a group-based programme lasting for a minimum of 8 weeks. The programmes should be delivered in two community areas within the Wakefield District.
• Design and deliver a programme with a range of topics/content to aid women to improve their menopause symptoms, increase their physical activity levels, improve their mental wellbeing, and try something new.
• Deliver a programme which incorporates education, healthy eating, physical activity and encourages peer support in an interactive, sustainable, and inclusive way for all involved.
• Promote and signpost to other relevant wellbeing opportunities within their local community/wider Wakefield District.
• Work in partnership with Wakefield Council’s Wellbeing Team to provide data to ensure participants are receiving support to achieve successful outcomes. Examples of case studies and testimonials will evidence that the successful organisation or partnership is making a difference.

The group-based support programme must last for a minimum of 8 weeks, and there must be at least one 90-minute session each week.

More details can be found in our Information Pack and Application Form which you can download below.

How to apply

Complete and submit your application by Friday 28 November at midday.

This commission will be delivered through Wakefield District’s Third Sector Framework. The Framework is a fair, open and transparent way of channelling funding to Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise organisations in Wakefield District.

To submit an application, you need to:

• Read the Information Pack, which you can download below.
• Apply to become a member of the Third Sector Framework if you’re not one already. Find out how to apply by visiting the Framework pages of Nova’s website. Please note this opportunity is open to Framework members at all three tiers.
• Complete the application form by the closing date of Friday 28 November at midday and return to grants@nova-wd.org.uk

Any questions?

We are holding an online information session about the funding opportunity on Thursday 13 November, 1pm to 2pm on Microsoft Teams. Please email framework@nova-wd.org.uk to book your place.

We’re happy to help if you have any questions – please get in touch:

• For questions about the grant funding: abigaildundon@wakefield.gov.uk
• For questions about the Third Sector Framework: framework@nova-wd.org.uk or 01924 367418