Following our recent update on the transition of the Power of Communities programme to VCSE leadership across West Yorkshire, further information has now been shared about what this means in practice.
From April 2026, the programme will be led by VCSE infrastructure organisations across the region, and as part of this change, the NHS West Yorkshire ICB will no longer produce a central Power of Communities newsletter.
You can read our previous update here:
Power of Communities to transition to VCSE leadership across West Yorkshire
What this means
The shift to VCSE leadership marks an important change in how updates, information and opportunities will be shared going forward.
Rather than a single regional newsletter, communication will now come through a mix of regional and place-based channels.
How to stay informed
To keep up to date with Power of Communities and wider system developments, you can:
View regional updates:
West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership bulletin
NHS West Yorkshire ICB organisational change updates
Sign up to local VCSE infrastructure newsletters:
- Bradford District and Craven: Community Action Bradford & District, Bradford VCS Alliance, Community First Yorkshire
- Calderdale: Calderdale Voluntary & Community
- Kirklees: Third Sector Leaders Kirklees
- Leeds: Forum Central
- Wakefield: Nova Wakefield
What’s next
This marks the next phase of Power of Communities, with VCSE infrastructure organisations taking a lead role in maintaining connectivity, sharing insight and supporting collaboration across the system.
Further updates, including key contacts and next steps, are expected to follow.
