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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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Let's Talk Wakefield: New Programme With The Jo Cox Foundation

A unique project is coming to Wakefield District this year, inviting residents to have honest conversations despite their different opinions, backgrounds and perspectives.

Jul 27, 2026
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Update on Wakefield City Centre Regeneration & How To Have Your Say

This is an opportunity for local VCSE organisations to share your needs and aspirations for the city centre.

Jul 14, 2026
4
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FAQ: Can Charities & CIOs Trade?

There are restrictions on charities, including CIOs, because of the tax benefits of trading. So, what's allowed?

Jul 14, 2026
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Welcome to Nova's New Trustees

We’re welcoming some new trustees to Nova, and saying thank you to some fantastic leaders who are stepping down from our board.

Jul 2, 2026
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What Does Good Safeguarding Actually Look Like?

This week is West Yorkshire Safeguarding Week so we're marking the occassion with some words of wisdom from our Adviser Team.

Jun 22, 2026
3
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Hayley Grocock Appointed As Nova’s Chair

We are delighted to announce that Hayley Grocock has been appointed as Nova’s Chair of the Board of Trustees.

Jun 2, 2026
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Training - Part 3 of VCSE Workplace Wellbeing Toolkit

Training and development can have a big impact on your team’s wellbeing so it’s important to get those opportunities right.

May 26, 2026
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FAQ: Which Accounts Should CICs File?

Advice on CICs, accounting and transparency.

May 26, 2026
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Volunteers' Week 2026 in Wakefield District - Map of Taster Activities

Find out what's on this Volunteers' Week in Wakefield District.

May 25, 2026
2
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Find A Date: Online Advice Drop-In

We run an online drop-in on the third Tuesday of the month where you can 'Ask Nova' and get quick, free support from an Adviser.

Apr 21, 2026
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New: Video Series on Trustee Recruitment

A new series of short videos is available for you.

Apr 14, 2026
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How To Get Referrals From Live Well Wakefield

Social prescribing is a valuable way to reach more people who would benefit from your organisation’s activities, groups and services. But how does that work?

Mar 26, 2026
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The Voluntary Sector Manifesto is now live!

Ahead of the general election on 4 July, now is the time for charities, and the communities they support, to make their voices heard by all parties.

May 30, 2024
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To Share: New Family Hub ‘virtual walk-around’

Wakefield Families Together are proud to share with you the new Family Hub ‘virtual walk-around’ video.

May 29, 2024
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VCSE Voices: What does it mean to advocate for the VCSE sector in the current climate?

"Always go to the table feeling like you've got just as much to give"

May 29, 2024
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Volunteers' Week in Wakefield District!

Join us as we celebrate 40 years of Volunteers’ Week and look to inspire more people to make a difference.

May 28, 2024
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Party Time: We've got 500 members!!

We’re overjoyed to share that Nova has reached an incredible milestone – we now have 500 fantastic member organisations!

May 22, 2024
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Advocate Update: Launch of WalkSafe Wakefield

Maddie France, our VCSE Advocate attending The Safer Together has got an exciting update to share about a new app launching in Wakefield.

May 22, 2024
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How can we make funding opportunities more fair and transparent?

Last Thursday, the Third Sector Framework team at Nova travelled to Birmingham for NAVCA’s annual conference, held at the wonderful Austin Court.

May 21, 2024
1
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Locality Awards 2024 now open!

The Locality Awards are back: celebrating our fantastic network who transform lives in their communities every day.

May 17, 2024
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Live Well Wakefield Win the 'Partnership Working Excellence' Award

The Live Well Wakefield team have won a SWYPFT Excellence Award for their Waiting Well project!

May 7, 2024
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How To: Preparing to Apply for Live Well Small Grants

Applications for Live Well Wakefield Small Grants will open in June, so get ready now!

May 1, 2024
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Get Ready for Citizen Coin!

Citizen Coin is an app that recognises and rewards volunteering, and it's coming soon to our district.

Apr 30, 2024
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VCSE Organisations join forces to drive Dying Matters campaign

Our members are going out to the community to break down barriers surrounding discussions about death and dying.

Apr 29, 2024
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Member Spotlight: Aphasia Support

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 Aphasia Support!

Jul 26, 2023
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What is the future of philanthropy?

"We view the traditional philanthropy model as so entangled with colonial capitalism that it inevitably continues the harms of the past into the present."

Jul 26, 2023
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Share Your Thoughts: Serious Violence Duty Consultation

West Yorkshire Violence Reduction Unit want to hear your thoughts on tackling violence in your local area.

Jul 25, 2023
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Do you need additional space free of charge?

This is your reminder that Live Well Wakefield have two spaces available for VCSE groups to use!

Jul 24, 2023
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Starting the countdown to 100 Third Sector Framework members!

We were delighted to welcome 17 new Third Sector Framework members in May and June.

Jul 24, 2023
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Add Your Organisation to NEW APP for Wakefield Families

Reach local parents, grandparents and carers by adding your organisation's details to this new app.

Jul 21, 2023
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Sign the Pledge: We #StandWithTrans

#StandWithTrans is a campaign run by Charity So Straight, who aim to make charity workplaces more LGBTQIA+ friendly and inclusive.

Jul 20, 2023
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How to Create An Impactful Comms Plan

Catch up on this helpful workshop with Kat from Wordsmiths Unlimited.

Jul 20, 2023
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How to Support Young LGBTQIA+ People in Crisis

Crisis Tools have created a guide which explores the unique challenges and obstacles young LGBTQIA+ people face when accessing mental health crisis support.

Jul 19, 2023
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Introducing Prosper & Nova Core Grants!

We’re excited to announce a brand new collaboration between Prosper and Nova, aimed at empowering local VCSE organisations through core funding.

Jul 18, 2023
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What's the Third Sector Framework?

You may have heard of the Third Sector Framework and wondered what it is, who’s involved, and how it relates to you and your organisation.

Jul 17, 2023
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VCSE Voices Network: Coproduction and collaboration in action!

Increasing representation of the VCSE sector at strategic meetings is so important.

Jul 14, 2023
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Member Spotlight: Heavy Metal Therapy

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 you enjoy hearing from Heavy Metal Therapy!

Dec 20, 2022
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Good News: Nova & Live Well Wakefield donate gifts for children in care

Our teams got together in December for a very important cause - making sure that children in care and their families received gifts over the festive season!

Dec 19, 2022
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A Quick Roundup of Our AGM 2021-2022

It was brilliant to see so many of you at our first in-person AGM since 2019! Here are some highlights from the event.

Dec 19, 2022
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Action for Trustee Racial Diversity 

Dec 16, 2022
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Welcoming Nova's new Chair & Vice Chair!

We're pleased to announce we have a new Chair of Trustees, Chris Bann, and a new Vice Chair, Simon Topham.

Dec 16, 2022
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Looming workforce challenges facing the Third Sector

A new report has been released - Third Sector Trends in England and Wales 2022: employees, volunteers, diversity and investment in people.

Dec 15, 2022
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Sending you the best of wishes for 2023!

It's not long until we wrap up our work for 2022, you can find our closing times here.

Dec 14, 2022
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Citizens Advice service opens at Pinderfields Hospital

An all-new Citizens Advice service has opened its doors in Pinderfields Hospital.

Dec 13, 2022
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Discover how you can provide a voice for the VCSE sector

We're thrilled to have launched VCSE Voices, an initiative to recruit VCSE Advocates from our sector to attend district-wide decision-making boards to influence policy and create positive change.

Dec 13, 2022
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Information on Winter Wellness

There's a range of information below for you and people that engage with your organisation's activities and services.

Dec 12, 2022
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Five highlights from 2021 - 2022

We're really proud of what we achieved in 2021-22, see what you think!

Dec 12, 2022
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We've been shortlisted as a finalist for the HSJ Partnership Awards 2023!

We're delighted to announce that Nova, Conexus Healthcare and Partners have been shortlisted for 'Best Not for Profit Working in Partnership with the NHS' in the HSJ Partnership Awards 2023.

Dec 6, 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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