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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 district by creating funds and distributing them to local causes
Just some of our success stories
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Unsung Heroes of the Wakefield District Awards
21 February, 2018
Following on from the 2017 Unsung Heroes event which recognised 13 extraordinary individuals, who made a difference to their local community, the nominations are now open for 2018.
Tags: Unsung Heroes Awards
Photo Gallery: Unsung Heroes Awards 2017 - Part 1
14 June, 2017
Photos from the first Unsung Heroes Awards Dinner was held at the Unity Works on the 9th June 2017. The event was hosted by Krista Ackroyd who welcomed 200 guests including Sir Rodney Walker, Mayor Counsellor Kevin Barker and Mayoress Kirsty Barker of Wakefield, Dr Ingrid Roscoe representing the Queen as Lord Lieutenant of Yorkshire, Mr David Dinmore Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Yorkshire and Adeem Younis Chairman of the Penny Appeal.
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Star Wars fans raised £250,000 for #charity in December. That shows the power of the force! https://t.co/34Mnp1Hg0C… https://t.co/w2g75nzXAF
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The net closures of #charity shops have doubled over the last reporting year proving that #charities aren't immune… https://t.co/zEHsP8aq6F
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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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