‍The short answer is yes, there is a difference! Read on for the longer answer…

Both Nova and Community Investment Gateway membership are completely free and offer your VCSE organisation some fantastic benefits.

Nova members have access to a whole package of support that will help your organisation to thrive!

There a loads of benefits, including:

• A variety of workshops, funders sessions, networking events, info sessions and other great events
• Free promotion of your jobs, training and events on our website and platforms
• Member-only emails offering a first look at funding opportunities, events and more
• Helpful resources on a variety of topics available on the members area of our website
• Tailored support from an Adviser around growth and enterprise, and advice addressing any issues your organisation is facing

The Community Investment Gateway is different to this.

It is a way of distributing funding to VCSE organisations in Wakefield District and is a partnership between a number of organisations. Nova is one of these partners, alongside Wakefield Council, Wakefield District Health and Care Partnership and Young Lives Consortium.

To become a member of the Gateway, there is a separate application process to the one you completed online to become a Nova member. The form is slightly longer so the partners can be sure that important checks have been done before funding is allocated. Here's why you should join:

• Marks you as a trusted provider, demonstrating accountability
• Gives you access to local funding opportunities
• Save time with our streamlined funding applications
• Open to all sizes of organisation with proportionate requirements
• Support to build capacity including skill sharing and peer support
• Application process helps get everything together that funders want to see

Find out more on the Gateway website: https://www.ci-gateway.org/find-funding

If you've got any questions, you can get in touch at info@nova-wd.org.uk