Prosper Wakefield District Evolves to Strengthen Impact and Increase Local Support

This evolution reflects both the changing landscape of the VCSE sector locally and the opportunities ahead. By refining how we work, we are positioning Prosper to respond even more confidently and creatively to the needs of organisations and communities in Wakefield now and in the future.

Our ambitions for this next chapter are clear. Through this evolution we will:

• Have an ambition to increase the scale of our grant giving, reaching more organisations and communities across the district.
• Refine and strengthen our grant programmes, ensuring they are relevant, responsive and impactful.
• Maintain our profile as a leading, independent grant maker in Wakefield, supported by continued development of our communications and engagement.
• Build and deliver strong, well-managed partnerships across the VCSE and statutory sectors, ensuring collaborative programmes are effective and meaningful.

To support this exciting progression, we have appointed:

• Head of Grants – Emma McKee
  Emma will lead the continued development of our grant-making strategy, oversee our programmes and ensure our funding reaches organisations where it can make the greatest difference.Emma McKee: 07949 193246
  emma@prosperwakefielddistrict.org

• Head of Impact – Sarah Tudor
  Sarah will drive our impact strategy, strengthening how we measure, communicate and learn from the difference our funding makes across the district.
  Sarah Tudor: 07399 225281
  sarah@prosperwakefielddistrict.org

We will continue our valued involvement as key partners in the NIHR Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) Wakefield, led on our behalf by Conor Williams.

• HDRC Community Insight Coordinator – Conor Williams
  Conor Williams: 07480 955573
  conor@prosperwakefielddistrict.org

These changes mark a confident step forward for Prosper. The Trustees of Prosper Wakefield District remain firmly committed to our values of transparency, trust, inclusivity and independence. We are excited about this next phase and look forward to supporting a growing number of VCSE organisations across Wakefield District as we continue to go from strength to strength.