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March 2019
Welcome
Hello Colleague, here is Nova's March 2019 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
#CANCon19
We would like to say a really big thank you to all that contributed to, showcased at, and attended #CANCon19 - the Wakefield Community Anchor Network (Wakefield CAN) conference, which took place on 12 March at St Catherine's Church Centre.
We had an even bigger attendance than last year, with over 100 attendees, so thank you to all who attended, you help us spread the brilliant work of the community anchors and partners in Wakefield District. Through looking at the event evaluation forms, we can see that the event was very well received, with special mentions going to the showcases - Margaret & Me, Community Theatre, Heritage Textile Project, Partnerships in Action for Young People and Families and the guest speaker, Sydney Thornbury - Artistic Director, The Art House. Areas for development and practical suggestions for future events were also highlighted in the evaluations.
The event also gave us an opportunity to showcase the new branding that Let's Dance Agency has done for Wakefield CAN, it was great to see everything come together on the day!
The next meeting of the Community Anchors is in early April when we will review the conference, the event evaluation and begin planning for 2020. Please let us know if you have any suggestions or additional comments you would like considered. Let's make #CANCon20 even bigger and better!
Upcoming Community Safety 'Big Conversation'
The next event is the Wakefield District Third Sector Community Safety 'Big Conversation', which is taking place on 20 March at Theatre Royal's Centre for Creativity. The 'Big Conversation' will involve:
- A video introduction to the event provided by Mark Burns-Williamson, West Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner
- Community Safety Partnership Priorities for Wakefield District
- Local examples of successful partnership working
- A Question Time panel with colleagues involved in community safety
- Round table discussions on local priorities
New Nova Members
We would like to say a big Nova welcome to our 3 new Nova Members, taking the total to 324. The new Nova Members are:
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News
Looking Out For Our Neighbours - campaign pack
As mentioned in the previous e-bulletin, Nova has signed up to support the Looking Out for Our Neighbours campaign. The campaign has officially launched today, on 15 March 2019. Many of us are already looking out for our neighbours but there is still more we can do. If you would like to sign up to support the campaign, please complete this Google Forms survey. The campaign pack, including logos, flyers and social media posts, is available on the Looking Out For Our Neighbours website.
Penderels Trust Wakefield PA Finder
PA Finder is a register of personal assistants looking for work and is available online to people with disabilities who need support to live independently. Penderels Trust has employers in Wakefield that are currently looking for Personal Assistants. For more information, please see the flyer (pdf).
Survivors West Yorkshire receives £20k
Survivors West Yorkshire's online specialist support service - Ben's Place - for male survivors of child sexual abuse and adult rape has received £20k worth of funding from People’s Postcode Lottery. The service is the only service of its kind in Yorkshire. The free counselling service is available to all males (aged 16 years plus) throughout the whole of West Yorkshire. The mission of Ben's Place is to deliver a professionally qualified and informed specialist support, counselling and advice service to adult male survivors (currently aged 16 plus) who are ready to look for help with their experiences of sexual crimes committed against them.
Giving World launches new website
Giving World has launched a new website to make it easier for charities and other not-for-profit organisations to receive free resources, courtesy of businesses donating their surplus stocks. Giving World receives goods from businesses all over the country, and advertises the items on the website for charities to request to help pass on to their beneficiaries. For more information, please visit the Giving World website.
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Events
Wakefield District Third Sector Community Safety 'Big Conversation'
20 March 2019 | 9.15am - 12.00pm, Theatre Royal’s Centre for Creativity, Westgate, Wakefield, WF1 2TE
The 'Big Conversation' will involve:
- A video introduction to the event provided by Mark Burns-Williamson, West Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner
- Community Safety Partnership Priorities for Wakefield District
- Local examples of successful partnership working
- A Question Time panel with colleagues involved in community safety
- Round table discussions on local priorities
WDH Funding Fair
20 March 2019 | 4.00pm - 7.00pm, WDH Navigation House, Whistler Drive, Castleford, WF10 5HX
The fair will give voluntary and community groups an opportunity to see what funding streams are available and discuss potential project ideas with funders. A full ist of funders who will be present can be viewed on the flyer (pdf). For more information, please email tenant@wdh.co.uk or call 01977 788762.
Yorkshire MESMAC Networking Lunch
29 March 2019 | 12.00pm - 2.00pm, Yorkshire MESMAC, 12 Cheapside, Wakefield, WF1 2SD
Attendees are invited to bring along posters, leaflets and/or a short description/update on your service to present to the group. Once everyone has spoken, Yorkshire MESMAC will then provide a free home cooked vegetable soup and salad lunch and end with plenty of time for networking and exchanging emails. All agencies providing services across Wakefield District are welcome to attend.
Male Survivors CSA/RAPE: Unpacking Post Traumatic Growth (PTG)
30 April 2019 | 10.00am - 12.00pm, Digital Health Enterprise Zone (DHEZ), Phoenix South West Building, Bradford University, Bradford, BD7 1DP
Survivors West Yorkshire's Ben's Place project is pleased to bring you an opportunity to explore Post Traumatic Growth (PTG) in male survivors of sexual abuse and rape. These series of discussion events will showcase a set of films from the US. The film showings will be an opportunity for an open discussion around empowering growth opportunities for West Yorkshire male survivors:
- What are the barriers?
- What are the opportunities?
- How do we create real change?
WYCAS Advice Surgery Wakefield
14 May 2019 | 10.00am - 12.00pm, Nova Wakefield District Limited, 11 Upper York Street, Wakefield, WF1 3LQ
This is an opportunity to meet Lis Beverley from West Yorkshire Community Accounting Service (WYCAS) to chat through and seek advice on any finance or accounting issues or queries you have. You can also use the surgery simply to drop-off or collect your accounting records. If you would like to attend the surgery, please contact Lis Beverley on 0113 270 6291 or get in touch with Lis through WYCAS's website.
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:
The Finnis Scott Foundation
 Application deadline: 27 March 2019
Grants are available for UK registered charities working in the areas of horticulture and plant sciences, as well as art and art history. The Trustees current policy is to focus their grant-making in the areas of:
- Horticulture and plant sciences
- Fine art
- Art history
The Trustees will only usually consider grants of between £500 and £10,000. Larger grants may be considered in exceptional circumstances at the Trustees’ discretion.
Greggs Foundation - Community Projects Fund
 Application deadline: 30 June 2019
Grants are available for not-for-profit organisations based in local communities in England, Scotland and Wales to deliver projects or provide equipment to people in need at the heart of their local communities. The maximum grant available is £2,000. This is a highly competitive scheme with only 27% of eligible applicants receiving funding last year. Any not for profit organisation can apply; however, larger organisations with a turnover in excess of £300,000 will be unsuccessful.
Grow Wild Youth Project
 Application deadline: 1 April 2019
Grants for young people (aged 14 to 25 years) in the UK to deliver a creative project that celebrates UK native wildflowers and fungi in exciting and engaging ways. Grants of up to £500 for projects that are completed within five months of the receipt of the grant and no later than 25 October 2019. To be eligible, applicants must have a great project idea and find a supporting organisation such as a school, university, youth club or a local community group, to help them deliver the project.
Healthy Heart Grant Yorkshire Region
 Application deadline: 11 April 2019
Funding is awarded for original, innovative projects that promote a healthy heart and help reduce the risk of developing heart disease. Projects should aim to promote activities such as cooking skills, healthy eating, improving physical activity levels and mental wellbeing, all with a focus on a healthy heart. Grants of up to £10,000 for community projects run by charities, community groups, voluntary organisations and sports groups.
Heritage Impact Fund
 Application deadline: Applications can be made any time.
This is a £7m social investment fund providing organisations with loan finance enabling them to deliver positive economic and social impact through the re-use of heritage buildings. This Fund is being provided in partnership with the Architectural Heritage Fund, Historic England, Historic Environment Scotland, Cadw and Rathbone Greenbank Investments. The fund offers tailored loan finance for charities, social enterprises and community businesses across the UK seeking to acquire, reuse or redevelop buildings of historical or architectural importance. Loan amounts are up to £500,000 per project with a maximum three year term which can be extended in exceptional circumstances, with incentivised rates for projects that deliver significant economic or social impact.
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Jobs and Training
Jobs
Visit the jobs page on our website for full details of all the following opportunities:
Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) Community Builder, Touchstone
Salary: NJC Scale 5 (scp 22 - 25), starting at £21,589 pa/pro rata
Closing date: 17 March 2019
Community Development Officer - Dance Focus, Featherstone Rovers Foundation
Salary: TBC
Closing date: 18 March 2019
Charity Shop Manager, Age UK Wakefield District
Salary: £8.50 per hour
Closing date: 19 March 2019
Production and Technical Manager, The Art House Wakefield
Salary: £125 per day
Closing date: 20 March 2019
Project Coordinator - Studio of Sanctuary, The Art House Wakefield
Salary: £18,000 per annum pro rata
Closing date: 20 March 2019
Liaison and Diversion Practitioner, Well Women Centre
Salary: £25,077 pro rata
Closing date: 22 March 2019
Sessional Pool/Bank/Casual Centre Workers, Lightwaves Leisure and Community Centre
Salary: Up to £7.70 per hour
Closing date: 25 March 2019
Debt Advisor, Citizens Advice Barnsley
Salary: £24,657 per annum
Closing date: 28 March 2019
Wellbeing Space and Support Service Worker, Touchstone / Holbeck Elderly Aid
Salary: NJC Scale 5, starting scp 12, £21,589 pa
Closing date: 31 March 2019
Programme Manager, Better Leeds Communities
Salary: SCP 25 (£28,785) pro-rata, from 1 April 2019
Closing date: 31 March 2019
Job advertising is free for Nova members or £25 per job for non-members.
Training
FSI subsidised training for small charities
4 April 2019 | 9.15am - 4.30pm, St George's Conference Centre, Great George Street, Leeds, LS1 3DL
The FSI's popular small charity training is back in Leeds on 4 April, with support from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. Explore 4 different courses covering topics including trusts & foundations, fundraising strategy and charity leader responsibilities.
MHFA England Youth Two Day Course: Mental Health First Aid Training
4-5 April 2019 | 4 April at 9:00am to 5 April at 5:00pm, Pugneys Country Park Centre, Asdale Road, Denby Dale Road, Wakefield, WF2 7EQ
Completing the two day course qualifies you as a Youth Mental Health First Aider. The course is delivered in four manageable chunks:
- About mental health
- Depression and anxiety
- Suicide and psychosis
- Self-harm and eating disorders
It focuses on the issues faced by young people today, such as cyber bullying and substance misuse, and teaches how to promote protective factors and good parenting. Everyone who completes the course gets a Youth MHFA manual to refer to whenever they need it, and a certificate to say they are a Youth Mental Health First Aider.
Community Cohesion Training
Various dates, times and locations
Wakefield Council has published the community cohesion training calendar for 2019-20. The training offered includes:
- Safer Places Scheme
- Ramadhan awareness
- Prevent (counter terrorism awareness)
- Human Trafficking & Modern Day Slavery
- Hate Crime Training
- UASC (Understanding Asylum Seeking Children)
- Forced Marriages & Honour Based Abuse
- Insights into Ethnic Minority Communities
- Introduction to Migration
For more information, please see the leaflet (Word).
Public Health Learning and Development Programme - April - July 2019
Various dates, times and locations
The Wakefield Public Health Learning and Development (CPD) programme for April – July 2019 has now been published. The programme offers a wide range of free, bite-sized learning opportunities for workers and volunteers in the Wakefield District. Please see the flyer (pdf) for more information on the sessions available. Please note that booking is essential for attending these sessions. For more information and to book a place contact Sarah Earnshaw, Public Health, Tel 01924 307843, email searnshaw@wakefield.gov.uk.
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Best wishes,
The Nova Team
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