Community Foundation Wakefield District

We Champion local causes, bridging the gap between those in need and those that are able to help.

Our District has a fantastic history, is vibrant, enjoys good economic growth yet large inequalities still remain. We offer a range of services to enable us all to give something back to our community.

We have already distributed £1.4m to over 1000 local causes.

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331,379

Resident population of the district

25%

In 2013, 25% of children were living in child poverty

12.4%

Working age residents claiming out of work benefits

10.2%

Number of Wakefield households in Fuel Poverty

65th

Wakefield is the 65th most deprived district in England (out of 326 districts)

70.1%

Number of Wakefield residents who are in work

9375

Number of active enterprises in the district

23%

At the end of 2015, only 23% of all residents were qualified to NVQ4+

12%

Number of parents who have no qualifications

£119m

Amount saved by WDC in budget cuts over the past five years

Further Local Insight

Wakefield District holds a special place in our heart and it is our aim to help address the specific needs of our distric by creating funds and distributing them to local causes

Just some of our success stories

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Wakefield District - A tale of contrasts

13 September, 2016

We are holding a networking luncheon at the end of September to explain our plans for re-invigorating the Community Foundation and its impact on communities throughout Wakefield District.

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I have supported the Community Foundation Wakefield District because I know that they will use the money wisely, providing much needed funds to local groups that make a difference.

Sir Rodney Walker

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