Open Funding

Live Well Wakefield Small Grants

Grant funding for VCSE organisations to run projects and activities for adults in Wakefield District that support mental wellbeing.

Live Well Wakefield is a social prescribing service that empowers people to access activities and services in their community that can help them feel happier and healthier.

The Small Grants Fund supports this work by regularly funding VCSE organisations to create additional capacity in existing services and respond to gaps in provision that social prescribers have identified.

Applications for the Fund are currently closed. We expect to open another round later in 2026.

What are we funding?

These grants are for Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations working in Wakefield District. We fund projects that cover areas where there is increased need and can meet the theme/s of the current round of funding.

We welcome applications from voluntary groups, community groups, sports clubs, leisure clubs, charities, community interest companies, limited companies, and social enterprises. You should have relevant qualifications and insurance for activities.

Read about eligibility in the Supporting Information document.

How can you apply?

Applications for the funding are made online, through Nova’s portal. Find out how to apply in this way, plus more information about the funding, by downloading the Supporting Information document to the right.

Funding available

Up to £10,000 per year

Two-year grants available to support long-term sustainability

Eligible to apply

All members

Members at each tier of the Community Investment Gateway. If your organisation is not a member, get in touch at gateway@nova-wd.org.uk

Closing date

CLOSED

Info Session Recording

Supporting Information

Healthy and Sustainable Communities Grants: Knottingley and Ferrybridge

Grants for VCSE organisations working in Knottingley and Ferrybridge to fund small projects that improve physical or mental health for residents of all ages.

The Building Healthy and Sustainable Communities Programme is running in areas across the district, using workshops and local engagement to:

Improve health and wellbeing

Connect with communities

Reduce health inequalities

This funding from Wakefield Council is available to support this work in Knottingley and Ferrybridge, by working with grassroots groups and community organisations who know their neighbourhoods best.

What are we funding?

The grants are for Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations already working in Knottingley or Ferrybridge, or with strong existing links there.

We’re funding activities that support residents of the area with their physical health or mental health. This could look like:

Community walking, cycling or couch-to-5k groups
Befriending, peer support groups, bereavement cafés
Arts for wellbeing, gardening groups, nature connection

We welcome applications from constituted community groups, charities, CICs, CIOs and unincorporated charitable associations. Applicants must have a business bank account for the organisation. Read more about eligibility in the Information Pack.

Find out more

Join our online Information Session on Tuesday 7 July (1pm – 2pm) or Wednesday 8 July (5.30pm to 6.30pm) to hear more about the funding and ask any questions. Email gateway@nova-wd.org.uk to receive the joining link.

How can you apply?

To submit an application for this funding, download the grant application form and email it to: grants@nova-wd.org.uk

Find out more about the funding by downloading the Information Pack.

For any support or questions, please email:

gateway@nova-wd.org.uk

Funding available

£500 to £1,500

Larger grants may be considered

Eligible to apply

All members

Members at each tier of the Community Investment Gateway. If your organisation is not a member, get in touch at gateway@nova-wd.org.uk

Closing date

Monday 24 August, 12pm

Information Pack

Application Form

Open Funding

Healthy and Sustainable Communities Grants: Knottingley and Ferrybridge

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