We're always listening to the needs of members and evolving new ways to support your work. The funding landscape is really tough at the moment, and we've heard from many of our members how this is affecting them, so we want to help you explore different income options and identify how to sharpen your applications.

Get exclusive, free training on all things funding through our series of workshops.

• Open and free to all Nova Members
• New topics, trainers and best practice examples
• All tailored for charities, community groups and social enterprises of any size

What's on?

Grant Wise: Crafting Your Path to Funding Success

Thursday 29 May, 3pm to 5pm. Online. Repeating in June.

Nova's funding 101 workshop. Making sure you've got your bases covered to write concise and persuasive funding applications that increase your chances.

How To Develop A Fundraising Strategic Plan Workshop

Tuesday 3 June, 10am to 12pm. St George's, Lupset.

A practical workshop from Cath at Good Fundraising on taking a more strategic, SMART approach to funding. Begin building the foundations of your own strategic fundraising plan designed to meet your funding needs and goals.

Evidence Based Fundraising

Wednesday 11 June, 10am to 11.30am. Online.

A workshop from Capidale on ways to collect and present evidence of your impact, giving you a stronger edge when applying for funding in a competitive climate.

Making Your Case: How To Write Winning Funding Applications

Tuesday 24 June, 10am to 1pm. The Art House, Wakefield.

Even the most impactful projects can miss out on funding if the need isn’t communicated clearly and convincingly. This three-hour training from Capidale will focus on turning your idea into a persuasive Case For Support that will strengthen your funding applications.

Exploring Social Investment For Your Organisation

Wednesday 25 June, 10am to 12pm. Online.

An honest look at social investment from Social Enterprise Yorkshire and Humber. With insights from a social enterprise that’s been through the journey and a social investor sharing practical guidance, support, and key considerations for getting started.

Meet the Funder: Live Well Wakefield Small Grants

Thursday 26 June, 10am to 11.30am. Online.

Ahead of the next round of Live Well Wakefield Small Grants, this session covers recent updates to the scheme and provides guidance on what the panel are looking for.

Connecting Wakefield

Friday 27 June, 10am to 12pm. Hemsworth Miners Welfare Football Club, Pontefract.

An interactive session where you’ll get training to develop a Theory of Change Impact Chain while networking with other VCSE colleagues to find support, tips and guidance on impact measurement.

Grant Wise: Crafting Your Path to Funding Success

Monday 30 June, 11am to 1pm. Online.

Nova's funding 101 workshop. Making sure you've got your bases covered to write concise and persuasive funding applications that increase your chances.

Silsden Town Hall Story

Tuesday 1 July, 11am to 12pm. Online.

An inspiring session from a Director at Silsden Town Hall in Bradford on how to breathe new life into community assets, building a strong income stream and national reach.

How To Use Crowd Funding

Thursday 3 July, 10am to 12pm. Online.

An introduction to using crowdfunding to quickly raise funds for a project, with insights from Seagulls Reuse in Leeds. Hear what works well, what not to do, and how they've improved their technique over time.

See you there?

We hope to see you at a workshop soon!

If you need any support with booking, have any accessibility requirements, or would like to get in touch before the workshop, you can contact us at info@nova-wd.org.uk or 01924 367418.

What's happened already?

We've already hosted two of our Funding Series workshops on using AI for funding applications, and becoming ready to tender for public-sector contracts. If you'd like to see these workshops repeated, express your interest by emailing the Nova Team using the details above.