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May 2017
Welcome
Hello Colleague, here is Nova's May 2017 e-bulletin!
In this bulletin you'll find details of a wide range of news, events, funding and training for the voluntary sector in and around the Wakefield District. We regularly update the website so please do check on a frequent basis in order to keep up to date.
Remember: if you are a Nova member you can send in your own events, training, news and jobs through the members area on the website.
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Nova News
New Wakefield Community Safety Partnership (CSP) Representative
Nova is pleased to announce that Andy Simms, Spectrum CIC has been appointed to take up the role of Third Sector Representative at the Wakefield CSP. Andy is the Community Alcohol Development Practitioner, a wide ranging role raising awareness and dealing with issues arising from alcohol misuse. Alistair Crompton, Five Towns Christian Fellowship will continue as deputy and our thanks go to Harry Hudson who previously fulfilled this role.
Wakefield Volunteer Fair - Members needed!
Wakefield Council is organising a Volunteer Fair in partnership with Nova. The fair will be open to the general public to raise awareness of volunteering and volunteer roles across Wakefield District with Wakefield Council and voluntary sector organisations. There is limited space available at the venue, so the plan is to have tables focused on geographical areas of the District. Nova is inviting members to attend on the day to talk to people about the volunteering opportunities they have available.
If you are interested in coming along and bringing some leaflets for your area, please get in touch and indicate which geographical area is relevant to your organisation. Please email events@nova-wd.org.uk or call 01924 367418.
New Nova Members
We would like to say a big Nova welcome to our new member, taking our total to 256. The new member is:
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News
Mental Health Awareness Week 2017
This week has been Mental Health Awareness Week, and the Mental Health Foundation is taking a new approach to mental health. Rather than ask why a large amount of people are living/surviving with mental health conditions, the foundation is seeking to get to know why too few of us are thriving with good mental health. Good mental health is something that should be cultivated.
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See the #MHAW17 animation
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Dying Matters Awareness Week 2017
This week has also been Dying Matters Awareness Week. This year, Dying Matters asks 'What Can You Do?'. This aims to get people more active in planning for dying and death and helping support those who may need it in times of grief and bereavement, be they friends, family or in your wider community.
Spectrum People's Bike Club
Spectrum People’s bike club, which is held every Thursday at Reflections, Castleford, is now open for referrals. The programme is made up of basic bike and build a bike course sessions. Bike repairs are also undertaken. If you work with, or support people who may be interested in the project, please email spectrumpeople@spectrum-cic.nhs.uk.
Alzheimer's Society - Side by Side
If you work with, or support a person who has been diagnosed with Dementia, Side by Side is a new free service from Alzheimer's Society which will help them do the things they love, or try something new. Please contact the local Side by Side Manager on 01924 373264 to find out more about the support which can be offered.
Opportunity for a Third Sector Advocate to join the PCC Reducing Reoffending Board
The West Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner's (PCC) Reducing Re-offending Strategy Board is a newly established partnership forum bringing together those who are involved with the criminal justice system to further develop an integrated reducing re-offending strategy. At the last Board meeting, it was agreed to seek a Third Sector Advocate to join. For more information, please see the Information on the Advocacy Role (Word). If you are interested, please complete the Expression of Interest (Word) and return to david.smith@westyorkshire.pcc.pnn.gov.uk by Tuesday 25 May 2017.
Penderels Trust seeking office space
Penderels Trust is currently looking for office space for six staff, preferably with parking spaces and not in Wakefield city centre. The office space would ideally be 850 to 1000 square feet. If you have, or know of any office space that may be suitable, please contact Louise Smith, Service Manager at Penderels Trust by email lsmith@penderelstrust.org.uk.
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Events
Wakefield Volunteer Fair
2 June 2017, 10.00am - 3.00pm | Elizabethan Gallery, Brook Street, Wakefield, WF1 1QW
As part of National Volunteer Week, a Volunteer Fair will take place in the Elizabethan Gallery (next to Trinity Walk). The Volunteer Fair will offer the chance for people to come and learn about some exciting volunteering opportunities across Wakefield District with Wakefield Council and voluntary sector organisations.
Unsung Heroes
9 June 2017, 6.30pm - 11.00pm | Unity Works, Westgate, Wakefield, WF1 1EP
This year, for the first time, the Community Foundation for Wakefield District is partnering with the Wakefield Express to recognise the brilliant work being done by countless volunteers across the District. Community Foundation for Wakefield District is looking for people who have made a difference, who have run/organised activities or contributed in one way or another to helping people achieve their potential (or overcome an impediment) – more than they could have done by themselves. For more information on the event, please see the press release (pdf).
Employment Law Update for Charities
15 June 2017, The Hilton Hotel, Neville St, Leeds, LS1 4BX
Wrigleys Solicitors is holding an employment law update for charities. The full day conference will include a keynote speech from David D'Souza, Head of London: CIPD.
North East, Yorkshire and Humber Social Prescribing Network
26 June 2017, 10.00am - 4.00pm | 15 Priory Street, York, YO1 6ET
This is the first meeting of the Yorkshire, Humber and North East Social Prescribing Network. The network is aimed at anyone who is interested in social prescribing, GPs, VCSE organisations, CCG commissioners, STP leads, public health and local authority leaders who are working to develop social prescribing programmes.
Funding
Funding Opportunities
There are lots of funding opportunities on the Nova website at the moment. Please see below for a selection of the funding opportunities currently available:
Bright Ideas Fund
Application deadline: 31 May 2017
Round Two of the Bright Ideas Fund is now open. The Community Business Bright Ideas Fund aims to give your community group the support and tools to start setting up your community business. What the Bright Ideas Fund offers:
- Online induction and ongoing support, either online, by phone or where possible through visits
- Community Business development plans, to help successful groups shape and develop strategies and plans for their community business
- Mentoring and visits, to inspire applicants and give them the opportunity to learn from peers
- Regional networking and events, to learn from social finance experts, successful community business leaders, funders and technical specialists.
Elderly Persons Social Isolation Fund
Application deadline: 9 June 2017
The Elderly Persons Social Isolation Fund, run by Community Foundation Wakefield District, has launched. The theme for Round One of the fund is Awareness. The fund is available to support a range of community based projects to create awareness of those vulnerable elderly people living in isolation within the community.
Families Fund - Sport England
Application deadline: Opens on 19 May 2017, closes on 14 July 2017
The Families Fund has been established by Sport England to encourage families with children to get active and play sport together. Sport England is focusing on families with children aged 5 - 15, with a particular emphasis on low income families and families living in areas of high deprivation. Families with children who are not active for at least 60 minutes each day will also be targeted. The anticipated size of funding for projects from the Families Fund will be from £50,000 up to £500,000 for the right project.
ESF recently released calls
Priority Axis 2: Skills for Growth – STEM Skills
- £4,000,000 ESF grant available
- Call reference# OC20S17P0735
- A direct link to the Call can be found here.
Priority Axis 2: Skills for Growth – Skills Support for Low Waged & Low Skilled
- £2,500,000 ESF grant available
- Call reference# OC20S17P0734
- A direct link to the Call can be found here.
The closing date for the above calls is 30 June 2017.
The following three calls have a closing date of 14 July 2017, with a view to staggering submissions for applicants:
Priority Axis 2: Skills for Growth – High Performing Workplaces
- £4,500,000 ESF Grant available
- Call reference# OC20S17P0736
- A direct link to the Call can be found here.
Priority Axis 2: Skills for Growth – Career Development Fund
- £3,500,000 ESF Grant available
- Call reference# OC20S17P0737
- A direct link to the Call can be found here.
Priority Axis 2: Skills for Growth – Collaborating with Business to Develop Skills Provision
- £7,852,000 ESF Grant available
- Call reference# OC20S17P0738
- A direct link to the Call can be found here.
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Jobs and Training
Jobs
Visit the jobs page on our website for full details of all the following opportunities.
Community Programme Co-ordinator (2 posts), Rothwell & District Live at Home Scheme
Salary: £17,475 pro rata
Closing date: 14 May 2017
Day Services Manager, Touchstone
Salary: NJC Scale SO2/PO1- scp 32, starting at £28,485 pa/pro rata
Closing date: 18 May 2017
'Wild About Wakefield' Project Officer, Open Country
Salary: £26,000 (includes 3% pension contribution)
Closing date: 19 May 2017
Stronger Families - Peer and Volunteer Development Worker, Touchstone
Salary: NJC Scale 6 scp 26-28 - Starting at £23,398 pa/pro rata
Closing date: 21 May 2017
Health Promotion Outreach Worker, Terrence Higgins Trust
Salary: £23,538 per annum
Closing date: 25 May 2017
Administrator/Receptionist, Eastmoor Community Project Limited
Salary: £16,380 pro rata
Closing date: 30 May 2017
Assistant Accountant, West Yorkshire Community Accounting Service (WYCAS)
Salary: Starting from £18,070 + (up to 5% pension)
Closing date: 31 May 2017
Job advertising is free for Nova members or £25 per job for non-members.
Training
Community Learning Course
17 May - 21 May 2017, 4.00pm - 6.00pm | Leeds Beckett University City Campus, Leeds, LS1 3HE
Are you thinking about going to university? Or do you just want to see what goes on at Leeds Beckett? Teaching staff from a range of courses are offering fun, interactive inductions to give you a feel for university. The community learning course is suitable for all ages.
Introduction to the Resilience Framework
23 May 2017, 9.30am - 3.30pm | Pugneys Watersports Centre and Country Park, Asdale Road, Wakefield, WF2 7EQ
The children and young people’s workforce in Wakefield District can access this free training on Resilience Framework. The sessions will enable you to:
- Increase confidence in using the framework
- Recognise how it can complement your work
- Identify and overcome barriers to using the framework
- Share best practice
Community Interpreter Training
6 June 2017 - 18 July 2017 | St Catherine's Church Centre, Doncaster Road, Wakefield, WF1 5HL
This training course will provide an introduction to community interpreting and the role played within the community and public services. The course is suitable for those fluent in English and a community language.
Supporting Clients with Sexually Harmful Behaviours
12 July 2017, 9.30am - 4.30pm | Community Links Training Centre, Oakwood Grange Lane, Leeds, LS8 2PF
Safer Lives is running a one day training course to help demystify the complexities of working with adults and young people who have sexually harmed. The course is suitable for front-line staff and their line managers in agencies involved with health and wellbeing, housing and homelessness, education, substance misuse, and other vulnerable groups, as well as faith communities and uniformed groups.
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Best wishes,
The Nova Team
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