The Community Investment Gateway are inviting applications from voluntary and community organisations to deliver open access youth provision across the district from September 2026 until March 2027, with a potential to deliver up to 31 March 2029.
This funding from Wakefield Council supports universal youth work which provides safe, welcoming safe spaces for young people 10 to 17 years of age (up to 25 for young people with SEND) to spend time, build relationships, develop skills and access trusted adults outside of school and home.
These grants are for delivery of open access youth provision, including:
Open access youth clubs (centre‑based or community‑based)
The Gateway use the following definition for 'open access', informed by National Youth Agency (NYA) practice standards and related guidance:
‘Open access youth work is voluntary, universal provision where young people choose to attend, can join or leave freely, and are not required to meet assessed thresholds or be referred. It is rooted in trusted relationships, informal education and young people’s voice, offering safe spaces for social, emotional and personal development.’
The Community Investment Gateway welcomes applications from VCSE organsations locally-rooted in Wakefield District.
The funding is for members of the Community Investment Gateway (any tier). If your organisation is not a member, get in touch with gateway@nova-wd.org.uk to find out how to join.
Visit the Community Investment Gateway website for more details and to download the Information Pack.
Funding for charities and community groups that directly help children and young people develop literacy skills, with a focus on supporting those with learning difficulties such as dyslexia.
Grants up to £2,500 (£4,000 for joint bids) for projects that make a meaningful impact on health inequalities within the communities of Airedale and Ferry Fryston.
A seven-day online match funding campaign working with charities dedicated to serving the women and girls in our communities.
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