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If you're a Nova member and would like to share your news, please email it over to info@nova-wd.org.uk.

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Well Women Centre Announces Closure

The closure of the Well Women Centre is a huge loss for Wakefield, local women and community of VCSE organisations they were a part of.

Feb 9, 2026
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We're Recruiting Trustees: Join To Support Wakefield District's VCSE Sector

We’re looking for people who understand the value of the VCSE sector and want to be part of supporting it at a wider strategic level in Wakefield District.

Feb 2, 2026
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Keeping Volunteering Voluntary: The Government’s Asylum Proposals

The government wants to link volunteering to faster asylum settlement. This risks turning a voluntary act into a requirement.

Jan 30, 2026
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Create & Bloom App Making Creativity Accessible To All

Create & Bloom is a creative health app, offering an innovative way to boost mental health and wellbeing through creative activities.

Jan 30, 2026
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What Will VCSE Funding Look Like In 2026?

Back in 2019, Wakefield received less than 50% of the regional funding average per head. Since then, funders have worked together to start closing the gap and make positive changes to VCSE funding in the district.

Jan 27, 2026
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New West Yorkshire VCSE Advisory Group Opens Call for Members

We're working with partners to set up a new VCSE Advisory Group for West Yorkshire. Interested in joining?

Jan 19, 2026
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Happy Holidays from the Nova Team!

Our office will be closed from 24 December to 5 January. We look forward to continuing our work together in the year ahead.

Dec 22, 2025
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Wakefield’s Neighbourhood Health Model Moves Forward - Where Does The VCSE Sector Fit In?

Partners across Wakefield are taking the next big step in developing the district’s Neighbourhood Health model.

Dec 18, 2025
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VCSE Organisations Receive £67k To Improve Access to Essential Support

The latest round of Live Well Wakefield Small Grants has awarded funding to five local organisations.

Dec 17, 2025
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Community Investment Gateway launched in Wakefield District

Wakefield District’s Community Investment Gateway launched in November.

Dec 4, 2025
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I'm a Nova member, is that different from Community Investment Gateway membership?

Many of you are Nova members, and some of you may also be members of the Community Investment Gateway. One question we get asked a lot is: is there a difference between the two? And what is that difference?

Nov 24, 2025
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Could You Be A Trustee?

We're hosting a friendly, welcoming session for anyone who’s ever thought about becoming a charity trustee - or who’s simply curious about what trustees do.

Nov 18, 2025
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Citizen Coin is launched in Wakefield District

A new and unique approach to finding and rewarding volunteers has arrived in Wakefield District.

Jul 11, 2024
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Helping someone at risk of becoming homeless

If you or someone you know is at risk of becoming homeless within 56 days, you can contact the Housing Needs Service for help.

Jul 9, 2024
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Save The Date for CANCON24: Livin' La Vida Local

Save the date for Wakefield District’s Community Anchor Network Conference – CANCON 2024.

Jul 8, 2024
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The power of local infrastructure: How a new government can work with NAVCA members

An important read as we head into the General Election today.

Jul 4, 2024
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Tell Us: VCSE services/offers not available in winter 24/25

West Yorkshire Integrated Care Board are reviewing the services that have been paused or stopped for 2024/25 to understand the impact and inform planning.

Jul 2, 2024
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The youth mental health crisis

​​How are charities coping with a rise in children and young people seeking mental health support?

Jul 1, 2024
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For Charities Helping Asylum Seekers and Refugees: Organisational Development Programme

This year, Lloyds Bank Foundation will be supporting 60 charities that help refugees and asylum seekers through this Organisational Development Support programme.

Jun 28, 2024
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Wakefield District introduces network of Blood Pressure Champions

A pilot scheme has been launched in Wakefield to set up a network of Blood Pressure Wellbeing Champions.

Jun 24, 2024
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Update on Leadership Across Health and Social Care

A message from Ann Carroll, Chair of the Wakefield District Health and Care Partnership Committee and Jo Webster, Accountable Officer on leadership arrangements.

Jun 20, 2024
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Building networks to support communities through emergencies

A new government resilience website has been launched, providing individuals, households and communities with information to enable them to be more prepared in emergencies.

Jun 13, 2024
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Job Opportunity at Nova: Finance Manager

We're excited to be recruiting for our supportive and skilled Operations Team at Nova.

Jun 7, 2024
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How To: Make Your Mental Health Activities Safe

We’re seeing a huge increase in the number of VCSE organisations offering mental health activities, and the number of people with complex mental health needs referred to those activities.

Jun 4, 2024
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Right Care, Right Person & What It Means for Your Organisation

Our Lead Community Mental Health Builder, Rachel Hale, has been meeting with colleagues from SWYPFT and West Yorkshire Police around Right Care, Right Person. This policy has raised some concerns within the VCSE sector relating to welfare checks, especially over the Winter Period.

Dec 21, 2023
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Save Our House, Wakefield's LGBTQ+ Centre

Our House has become a lifeline for so many local LGBTQ+ people across Wakefield District, and they have welcomed over 3000 people through their doors in the short 18 months since they first opened. Now, they need our help!

Dec 20, 2023
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Express Your Interest: Community Leadership Development Programme

West Yorkshire Violence Reduction Partnership are currently considering the potential delivery of a community leadership development programme to run from early 2024. Express your interest by Monday 8 January!

Dec 19, 2023
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3 Highlights from Our AGM 22-23

We asked our members, colleagues and partners what they thought of our celebration on Wednesday 6 December, here's what they told us...

Dec 14, 2023
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Sending you the best of wishes for 2024!

It's not long until we wrap up our work for 2023, so you can find our closing times here.

Dec 14, 2023
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Why do we need to be professionally curious?

Wakefield Safeguarding Children Partnership (WSCP) are running a new district wide campaign on what it means to be professionally curious and challenging in the district.

Dec 13, 2023
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Using AI, Charity Banking and Cost of Living: Share Your Views

Share your views with CAF by 20 December and be in with a chance of winning a £250 donation for your charity.

Dec 12, 2023
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Register Your Services: Hub of Hope

The Hub of Hope is the UK’s leading mental health support database.

Dec 8, 2023
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Member Spotlight: CoActive Arts

Each month we showcase the amazing organisations that make up our membership and the important work they do across the Wakefield District. We hope you enjoy hearing from CoActive Arts!

Nov 29, 2023
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Connecting Wakefield Celebrates It's 1st Birthday!

Here's a message from our chairs at Evergreen Active, Paula and Andy...

Nov 28, 2023
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Winter Wellness Information for You & The People You Help

We've summarised a wide range of resources that you might find helpful to share with anyone you support.

Nov 27, 2023
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Mapping Migrant Services in Wakefield District

Wakefield District Public Health are undertaking a Migrant Health Needs Assessment to better understand the health and wellbeing needs of migrants living in the district, and their experience of accessing health services.

Nov 15, 2023
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Member Spotlight: Carers Wakefield & District

Each month we'll be showcasing the amazing organisations that make up our membership and the important work they do across the Wakefield District. We hope that you enjoy hearing from...

Nov 17, 2022
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How are the Thinking Differently organisations getting on?

Nov 15, 2022
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It's back...Wakefield District Third Sector Leaders Group!

It's time to re-shape, re-imagine and re-purpose the group, and the new chairs want your input.

Nov 13, 2022
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Nova's AGM 2021-22 & Enterprise and Funding Event

Nova wants to create a space for our members to come together and be inspired! So join us at our 2021-22 AGM for a morning of enterprising talks, networking and personalised funding support.

Nov 8, 2022
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Member Spotlight: Progressive Talent CIC

Each month we'll be showcasing the amazing organisations that make up our membership and the important work they do across the Wakefield District. We hope that you enjoy hearing from...

Oct 21, 2022
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Thank you for coming along to Wakefield District Funders Fair!

The Funders Fair in September brought together 10 local, regional and national funders and representatives from 45 VCSE organisations from across Wakefield District.

Oct 20, 2022
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New Project: Thinking Differently

Thinking Differently is a brand new project with 5 Nova Member organisations

Sep 30, 2022
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Member Spotlight: Wakefield District Sight Aid

Each month we'll be showcasing the amazing organisations that make up our membership and the important work they do across the Wakefield District. We hope that you enjoy the new video format, where you'll be hearing from...

Sep 22, 2022
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Launching the new Social Prescribing Hub in Crofton

A real range of services will be using this new VCSE space which has come about through collaboration between Live Well Wakefield, Nova and NHS premises team.

Aug 17, 2022
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Member Spotlight: Enabling Youth and Motorcross CIC

Each month we'll be showcasing the amazing organisations that make up our membership and the important work they do across the Wakefield District. We hope that you enjoy reading more about....

Aug 17, 2022
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More local projects funded by Live Well Wakefield Small Grants

Learn about the amazing projects making a difference within communities across Wakefield District...

Aug 9, 2022
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Wakefield District Health & Care Partnership launched as NHS changes become law

Wakefield District Health & Care Partnership launched on 1 July as national legislation came into effect.

Jul 19, 2022
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Member Spotlight: Memory Action Group

Each month we'll be showcasing the amazing organisations that make up our membership and the important work they do across the Wakefield District.

Dec 17, 2021
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Member Spotlight: Disability Sport Yorkshire

Each month we'll be showcasing the amazing organisations that make up our membership and the important work they do across the Wakefield District.

Nov 18, 2021
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Recipe Club Success

Residents of the Warwick Estate began sharing recipes in lockdown and the food initiative now reaches 70 families, in a programme managed by Warwick Ahead.

Nov 18, 2021
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Member Spotlight: Grow Wakefield

Each month we'll be showcasing the amazing organisations that make up our membership and the important work they do across the Wakefield District.

Oct 20, 2021
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Additional income for VCSE organisations in Wakefield District

Funding is available for voluntary organisations, non-profits, charities and CICs in the Wakefield District through fundraising website easyfundraising.

Oct 20, 2021
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Member Spotlight: Portobello Craft and Camera Group

Each month we'll be showcasing the amazing organisations that make up our membership and the important work they do across the Wakefield District.

Sep 27, 2021
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West Yorkshire & Harrogate Health and Care Partnership launch anti-racism movement

The movement is part of an ongoing commitment to tackle structural and institutionalised racism, as well as addressing health and social inequalities across the area.

Sep 1, 2021
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Community>Wakefield is live!

Community>Wakefield - the new place for services, activities, opportunities and events across Wakefield District.

Jul 19, 2021
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Member Spotlight: Wakefield Hospice

Each month we'll be showcasing the amazing organisations that make up our membership and the important work they do across the Wakefield District. We hope that you enjoy learning more about....

Jun 17, 2021
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Volunteers' Week 2021: Nova's roundup of celebrations and opportunities

The Nova team would like to thank volunteers for their inspiring and incredible work to support people and organisations across the Wakefield District.

Jun 3, 2021
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Case Studies from the Covid-19 Community Hubs

We have asked community organisations to provide us with information and stories so we can highlight the brilliant work that volunteers are doing throughout Wakefield District during the pandemic.

Jun 1, 2020
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Projects funded through the Live Well Wakefield Small Grants – Coronavirus Resilience Fund

13 projects have been awarded funding through the recent Live Well Wakefield Small Grants – Coronavirus Resilience Fund.

May 21, 2020
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#CANCon20 - What's Strong not What's Wrong

Our annual Community Anchor Network conference, #CANCon20 took place on 10 March 2020.

Mar 11, 2020
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Wakefield District Third Sector Strategy 2020 - 23

The Wakefield District Third Sector Strategy 2020 - 23 has now been published.

Feb 16, 2020
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