A Partnership Built on Purpose
The Bed Appeal began as a collaboration between Prosper and Wakefield Community Foundation, rooted in a simple but urgent mission: to ensure every child in the district has a safe, comfortable bed of their own.
What followed was something truly special. Organisations and individuals who might never normally cross paths came together with a shared sense of responsibility. Three rival rugby league clubs, local philanthropists, small businesses, large employers, community groups and hundreds of residents all played their part.
Fundraising events, donations, sponsorships, and acts of generosity poured in from every corner of the district. Together, we created a movement.
530 Children Lifted Out of Bed Poverty
Because of this collective effort, over 530 children in Wakefield now have their own bed – and with it, the safety, comfort and dignity every child deserves.
For us, that achievement is far more important than any award. A bed is a small piece of furniture, but for a child, it can mean better sleep, better health, better focus in school, and a stronger sense of security at home. It’s life-changing.
We worked with specialist charity Zarach to source and deliver the beds across the district. Zarach work across the country in areas of deprivation, giving children the opportunity to engage at school and break the cycle of poverty.
