When: January / February 2025
Funder: Wakefield Council / Wakefield District Health and Care Partnership
Amount awarded: £150,000 over 3 years (£50k per year)
What the fund is about: The Building Healthy and Sustainable Communities fund supports and develops community initiatives in areas where there are poorer healthcare outcomes. For this 3-year funding, the specific area was Wakefield City Centre including Portobello, Belle Vue and Agbrigg. Grants were available for VCSE work that improves health and wellbeing, connects with communities and reduces health inequalities. Funding was awarded to organisations well placed to support those most likely to experience health inequalities.
Asda Foundation recognises the importance of supporting young people, with a particular focus on their mental health and wellbeing. This year, the Foundation are providing grants to support their development.
Grants for capital projects are available to small and medium-sized charities working to assist homeless people to rebuild their lives and return to the community.
An £800k fund available for projects in Yorkshire and The Humber to explore ideas along the 5 YPIP themes, with small and large grants available.
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