Applicants to the Big Lottery Fund's Reaching Communities programme will be offered additional funds to develop their organisation's knowledge, skills and confidence to deliver more effective and sustainable services.
Nova held its first birthday AGM at Unity Hall on the 1st October 2014.
Victim Support, on behalf of the West Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Mark Burns-Williamson, has prepared a Victim Services Directory. The directory contains details of a wide range of organisations both local and national that provide support services for victims and witnesses of crime in the West Yorkshire area.
Following the Jay Inquiry into child sexual exploitation in Rotherham, John Wilson, Corporate Director – Children and Young People Services, at Wakefield Council recently wrote a letter to all voluntary and community organisations (VCOs) working with children and young people in Wakefield District.
The Public Services (Social Value) Act came into force on 31 January 2013 and is now being reviewed by the Government.
David Smith is on secondment at the West Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner's (PCC) office, advising the PCC on the third sector. David recently wrote a blog for the Clinks website reflecting on his seven months in post, and some of his achievements.
Nova's name has recently been added to the growing list of charities, community groups and other not-for-profit voluntary organisations expressing their support for volunteering and opposition to workfare at www.keepvolunteeringvoluntary.net
Does your organisation work with 16-18 year olds who might be interested in the West Yorkshire Police Explorer Programme?
After many years working in public involvement in health and social care, Celia Bateson, Healthwatch Development Director, will be retiring at the end of August and Nichola Esmond will be taking over the role.
Saturday 13 September is #SocialSaturday. How can you use this to promote your social enterprise, and how might you support local social enterprises?