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This page is for training and events for staff and volunteers of voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations. You can find a wide range of activities, events, courses, and services available across Wakefield District on the Community>Wakefield website.

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Merrie City Festival 2025

Events

Wakefield BID

This August Bank Holiday, Wakefield City Centre will come alive with colour, creativity and community spirit as we host the Merrie City Festival. There are so many ways to get involved - find out more!
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Working with Perpetrators

Training

Wakefield Council & Cranstoun

Free training available to voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations in Wakefield District.
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Understanding and addressing barriers to participation through comms

Training

The Good Practice Mentor

A session around finding and engaging the people less likely to access formal groups and activities.
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Information Session on Live Well Wakefield Small Grants

Event

Nova Wakefield Disitrct

Multi-year grants of up to £10,000 per year are available to VCSE organisations for projects helping adults (age 18-67) to engage with services and activities, though new approaches to befriending and digital support. Given the specifics of the two themes, we encourage you to attend this Information Session to hear more.
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Challenging Stereotypes for Children in Care

Training

Wakefield Council Learning Academy

Designed and delivered by care experienced young people, this workshop highlights the barriers that children in care and care leavers face and give an insight into how to build productive trusting relationships.