We are THE networking group for Wakefieldโ€™s vibrant #VCSE sector. Bi-monthly meetings for volunteers to CEOโ€™s chaired by @evergreen_activ supported by @Nova_WD

Joined May 2023
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๐Ÿ“ฃ A fantastic opportunity for those working directly with young people and in grassroots organisations ๐Ÿ‘จ๐Ÿผโ€๐ŸŽ“ #CommunityLeadersProgramme #WakefieldVCSE ๐Ÿ“ฃ
Want to lead change ๐Ÿ”„ in West Yorkshire? Our amazing Community Leaders Programme is back and open for applications! ๐Ÿ˜๏ธ Help us tackle serious violence and promote safety! ๐Ÿ—“๏ธDeadline 28 July ow.ly/2PYn50Sx2Gt
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The next #ConnectingWakefield promises to be an interesting one ๐Ÿ˜‰ - if youโ€™ve attended recently youโ€™ll have received your ๐Ÿ“ง invite - donโ€™t get #FOMO ๐Ÿ˜ฑ get booked on! ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ โฌ‡๏ธ
๐ŸŒŸ Check out what's on in June for our local VCSE organisations! ๐ŸŒŸ Will you be joining us to learn, network and celebrate? #WakefieldEvents #VolunteersWeek Find these events and more on our website: nova-wd.org.uk/nova/events-aโ€ฆ
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Got space in your diary next month? Let us recommend a few events that are definitely worth your time โฌ‡๏ธ Find these events and more on our website: nova-wd.org.uk/nova/events-aโ€ฆ
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Brilliant first day for this awesome group @OGACADEMY ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿผ everyone worked really hard and learned new skills - canโ€™t wait for next week guys ๐Ÿ˜Š
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Does your hearing effect your social life? Come join us for a cuppa & chat with others in the same situation. We are looking to make this a regular occurrence so please come along to our first club and say hi and help us make plans for more get togethers. Tuesday May 7th, 10:30am
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๐Ÿ“ฃ Join us on Thursday morning for the latest updates on all the quite frankly ๐™ง๐™ž๐™™๐™ž๐™˜๐™ช๐™ก๐™ค๐™ช๐™จ๐™ก๐™ฎ exciting things happening right now - in and for - the Wakefield VCSE Sector ๐Ÿ“ฃ
Is @ConnectingWF in your calendar for Thursday? ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ At our regular VCSE networking space, you can ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Share your updates ๐Ÿ‘‹ Make connections with our guest speakers ๐Ÿ“ข Hear about projects & resources - in April, it's the new VCSE Collaborative! Register at nova-wd.org.uk/training-evenโ€ฆ
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#ConnectingWakefield April Meeting ๐ŸŒผ ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ 18th April โฐ 9.30-11am ๐Ÿ“ @stmarysccponte ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ ๐Ÿ†“ ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Weโ€™ll be hearing of new ideas from #StepUp @MyWakefield & about the also new #VCSE Collaborative so exciting stuff! ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ Book your place here โฌ‡๏ธ nova-wd.org.uk/training-evenโ€ฆ
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Book your ยฃ0 ๐ŸŽซ today & come & find out how Prosper are connecting with local biz to aid our Wakefield #VCSE #networking #collaboration #partnershipworking @Nova_WD
#ConnectingWakefield VCSE networking meetings are back for โ€˜24 ๐Ÿ’ฅ weโ€™re delighted to have Julie Booth from Prosper Wakefield District speaking at the next one - you donโ€™t want to miss this. Book your ยฃ0 ticket now! โฌ‡๏ธ โฐ 9.30-11am Tuesday 6th Feb ๐Ÿ“ POW Hospice Pontefract ๐Ÿงต
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NightOWLS is for every child or young person, including neuro-diverse people, who are experiencing a mental health crisis at night. Open 8pm - 8am every day. Call free, text or online chat at wynightowls.org.uk #TimeToTalkDay
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Mini MH reunion with the ever inspiring @_Sarah_Hughes_ Fantastic key note at #HealthyMindsSummit2024 ! This is the woman I think of when I think of one of my favourite mantras... 'lift as you climb.' Someone who creates space at the table & embodies authentic leadership โค๏ธ
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It's #TimeToTalkDay, the nation's biggest mental health conversation aimed at encouraging friends, families, communities and workplaces to come together to talk, listen and change lives. From caring for patients and families to supporting our staff and volunteers, we take great pride in supporting the mental health of our entire community, as summed up in our #TimeToTalk poem below ๐Ÿ’š To find out more about Time To Talk Day, ways to get involved and ways to support one and other visit the link below ๐Ÿ‘‡ mind.org.uk/get-involved/timโ€ฆ
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Reach Out. You Are Not Alone. We Are: Here For You ๐Ÿซถ Officially relaunching @Touchstone_Spt Wellbean Crisis Cafes and Safe Space 1st February 2024 alongside #TimeToTalk #HereForYou #MentalHealthSupport #MentalHealthMatters
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The 5th quarterly VCSE Sector Barometer is open for responses! Please fill out the survey by 7 February to provide vital insights on your organisation's relationship with local government. Survey can be found here ๐Ÿ‘‡ ow.ly/to8q50QrkS0 @VCSEObservatory @NBS_NTU @LBFEW
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Is it #TimeToTalk about a new career in Mental Health, Learning Disabilities and Autism? Read and download our new brochure to find out more: bit.ly/3XILbU0
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FREE HOT SANDWICH TEA / COFFEE! Enjoy your complimentary refreshments when you join us at our One-Stop Pop-Up TOMORROW, Friday 2 Feb, 10-2. Make positive changes the smart way - with support! Whatever your goals, take the next step with info advice from local organisations.
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#ConnectingWakefield VCSE networking meetings are back for โ€˜24 ๐Ÿ’ฅ weโ€™re delighted to have Julie Booth from Prosper Wakefield District speaking at the next one - you donโ€™t want to miss this. Book your ยฃ0 ticket now! โฌ‡๏ธ โฐ 9.30-11am Tuesday 6th Feb ๐Ÿ“ POW Hospice Pontefract ๐Ÿงต
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Julie will be telling us about her role as Philanthropy & Partnerships Manager What that means for the Wkfd VCSE & the benefits it will bring us She will also be answering generic questions & sharing top tips around developing good bids and relationships with your funders ๐Ÿ’ฅ
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Book your ยฃ0 ticket here โฌ‡๏ธ nova-wd.org.uk/our-work/connโ€ฆ

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Please don't struggle through the Menopause alone, we're here to help you!๐Ÿ’™๐ŸŒท The next block of Me & Menopause sessions will be starting back in January 2024! Please see poster for full details ๐Ÿ‘‡
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Thank you to Team @stgeorgeslupset for hosting the December #ConnectingWakefield mtg last week & wonderful presentation of their work ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿผ And to all who attended #networking ๐Ÿค— If you missed it, the video link is in the ๐Ÿงต along with details of our 2024 events
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