YLC e-bulletin - 09th July 2025
9 July 2025 at 12:23
Opportunities for your organisation
Useful information and Articles
Opportunities for your organisation
The online resource for children and young people in Wakefield |
www.WF-I Can Emotional Wellbeing Resource for young people.
The website was developed during in response to young people saying they wanted a space with reliable information, we worked with 22 organisations and service areas to develop the site.
Got a question about this? Email: info@ylc.org.uk
Training and Workshops
Young Lives is currently offering a
What is ASIST?
An accredited two-day, interactive training that prepares professionals to provide suicide first aid interventions.
Who can attend ASIST?
Anyone over 16 can learn to use the ASIST model.
With no previous mental health or suicide prevention experience.
Attached is further information regarding the course and the expression of interest form.
https://forms.office.com/e/WaCja7tYbt?origin=lprLink
We are currently taking expressions of interest for the ASIST training programme, find out more about the training via this link scroll to the bottom of the page to register your interest for either your team or individuals.
Tuesday 16th September 2025 16:00 - 19:30 Lightwaves Lesiure Centre. Wakefield. WF1 3LJ
Book here
Know what to do if someone is thinking about suicide by following the easy-to-remember TALK steps - Tell, Ask, Listen, and keep safe.
Alternatively, if you would like to host a SafeTALK session please do let us know via info@ylc.org.uk
The Risk and Resilience Framework
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12th September. 09:30 -15:30 Wakefield One. WF1 2EB: Book hereThe session will enable you to increase confidence in using the framework, recognise how it can complement your work, identify and overcome barriers to using it, and share best practices.
Please note that this training is delivered with Public Health, as such your details will be shared with Wakefield Council to book you on the training.
To book your free place please visit: www.younglives.net/events/calendar/
Youth Work Training Application Form
News
The JSNA Annual Report provides a summary of the health and wellbeing needs of Wakefield District. There are two reports; one for children and one for adults.
The West Yorkshire Neurodiversity Programme and All Star, have developed high-quality, practical, and accessible resources to support neurodivergent individuals and their families across Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds, and Wakefield.
Routes and Routines: a resource for children, young people and their families
- National Forum & Survey – Children’s Commissioner
This is a chance for young people to help shape the direction of research and policy carried out by the Children’s Commissioner’s team.- The Forum is an ongoing role for those who’d like to be more frequently involved in work like this.
- The Survey is a one-off opportunity for young people to share their views without the need for a longer-term commitment.
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Star Bereavement has a ‘jamboard’ feedback forum on the website where anyone can leave a note. This could be positive, something to improve, or anything else Star welcome all feedback so please visit www.starbereavement.org.uk and leave us |
Funding
Culture Grants - Creative and heritage project funding
Wakefield Council Culture Grants provide support of up to £10,000 to charities, CICs, and organisations based in Wakefield district. The grants support organisations to co-produce creative and heritage projects by Wakefield communities.
We are encouraging applications which:
Will authentically deliver activity to participants and audiences in the following wards:
- Airedale and Ferry Fryston
- Altofts and Whitwood
- Knottingley
- Normanton
- Stanley and Outwood East
Will focus on one or more of the following criteria:
- projects that have health and wellbeing outcomes for participants. Including but not limited to, creativity for older people, or for children and young people
- projects that are for audiences who experience barriers in participating in cultural activities
- projects that highlight the diversity of Wakefield communities and creatives
Remaining application deadlines for Culture Grants are:
- Culture Grants Medium & Large: Monday 14 July
- Culture Grants Small: Monday 14 July, Monday 15 September, Monday 17 November
Apply now! For more information on how to apply, and to find helpful guidance, visit:
www.wakefield.gov.uk/CultureGrants.
Pixel Fund Accepting Applications for 2025
The Pixel Fund is offering grants of between £2,500 and £5,000 for UK-registered charities to deliver projects and activities that promote the mental health and wellbeing of children and young adults aged under 26 years old and provide a measurable difference to the group’s users.
To apply, groups must book a place at an applicant pre-meeting, which will be held regularly throughout the year.
The Pixel Fund - UK Mental Health Grants for Charities
For further funding opportunities
Jobs
Opportunities
Useful information and Articles
Spice Awareness
Turning Point Inspiring Recovery & Inspiring Futures Wakefield has developed guidance on Spice awareness, its impact on people, and support for practitioners and people in the community.
Please see the link for further information.
Support for people over 16
Charity Insurance - Specialist Advisers to the Third Sector organisations
Blue Penguin Digital – Websites That Work for You
Let’s be honest — building a website shouldn’t feel like learning a new language and assembling IKEA furniture blindfolded.
At Blue Penguin Digital, we design websites that are clean, smart, and tailored to the people behind the screen. We work with charities, non-profits, youth services, and small businesses who want a digital presence that actually works, without the corporate fluff - we call this Penguin Style!
Based in Wakefield, we believe in supporting organisations that do good, which is why we’re proud to offer 15% off all web development packages exclusively for Young Lives newsletter readers.
🎉 Just mention this newsletter when you get in touch.
Wakefield Recovery & Discovery College
Utility Aid is the UK's largest energy broker and consultancy for the voluntary sector. To offer you support with:
- Energy Switching - We will provide you with the most competitive quotes from our fully vetted and trusted suppliers.
- Full Account Management - You will have a dedicated member of the team who will resolve any issues you may experience.
- Net Zero Services & Carbon Reporting - We can support you with achieving Net Zero, wherever you are on the journey!
Dedicated to providing information and guidance to small charities.
If you would like to book in a FREE online clinic, click here
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