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We are proud to launch our 2026 Small Grants programme, offering up to £5,000 unrestricted funds to community-led organisations across the Wakefield District.

Prosper Small grants are available to local organisations tackling poverty and inequality, with a focus on improving the health, wellbeing, and overall fulfilment of local people. Whether you’re strengthening your organisation, creating safe and inclusive spaces, or delivering vital services,
this funding is here to back your work.

For our Small Grants programme, we are particularly interested in VCSE organisations working with adults (18+) and those based in or supporting communities within the most deprived key areas of the district including: Airedale/Ferry Fryston, City Centre, Eastmoor, Featherstone, Flanshaw, Hemsworth, Kinsley/Fitzwilliam/Rycroft, Knottingley, Lupset, Normanton, South Kirkby and South Elmsall.

We want as wide a range of people as possible to access our funding. However, we know that some people may need additional support to complete our application process. If you need any support or require the below application for in another format please get in touch with the team at Prosper.

Achievements through Small Grants

In 2025 we awarded £138,000 through our Small Grants Programme, supporting 40 organisations from across the Wakefield District. The application success rate of Small Grants in 2025 was 77%.

We use an independent panel to assess applications, ensuring that all organisations we work with align with our strategic priorities of tackling poverty and inequality to support health, wellbeing and fulfilment.

Our unrestricted grants give local charities the freedom to use funding where it’s needed most, helping them stay resilient, respond to challenges, and continue supporting people and communities across Wakefield District.

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