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When: December 2024 / January 2025
Funder: Wakefield Council / Wakefield District Health and Care Partnership
Amount awarded: £40,000
What the fund is about: One grant of up to £40,000 for a VCSE organisation or partnership to support vulnerable women and those with a cervix across Wakefield District to participate in cervical screening and to educate individuals about the health benefits associated with regular screening.
The purpose is to increase cervical screening uptake among vulnerable women and those with a cervix (including those experiencing substance misuse, homelessness, commercial sex work, and domestic violence) by providing tailored outreach, education, and support to access mobile screening services. The aim is to reduce barriers to screening and improve health outcomes for these groups within 12 months.
Unrestricted grants for small charitable organisations (income under £1m) making a difference to their community for the benefit of people and planet.
Funding is available for both project and core costs. Supporting work with people in trouble, particularly young offenders and ex-offenders, as well as other disadvantaged young people.
Grants of up to £10,000 are available for VCSE organisations to support the priorities in the Police and Crime Plan, including safer places and thriving communities.
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