Funding

Wade’s Charity Small Grants

Wade’s Charity offers grants of up to £500 for community groups in Leeds to provide social and recreational opportunities in their local community or to support the use of public open spaces.

Administered by Voluntary Action Leeds (VAL), this funding is available to small organisations working in LS1 – LS17.

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What You Can Apply For

Social, community or recreational opportunities

Projects supporting the use of parks and green spaces

Who Can Apply

  • Small community groups and charities in Leeds postcodes LS1 – LS17
  • Organisations with an income under £25,000
  • Groups delivering activities benefiting local residents

Grant Criteria

Please read the information about Wade’s Charity Small Grants before you apply

Wade’s Charity at the Heart of Leeds

How to Apply

Complete both sides of the application form and submit the relevant financial docments

Email it to the Voluntary Action Leeds team at info@val.org.uk

Or post it- Voluntary Action Leeds, Stringer House, 34 Lupton Street, Leeds, LS10 2QW.

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Once the applications have been considered, you will be notified of the outcome as soon as possible.

Key Deadlines

30 September 2026  |  31 December 2026  |  31 March 2027  |  30 June 2027

Top Tips

Check eligibility

It is important that you check whether your organisation is eligible to apply. 

Apply in advance

Organisations should apply well in advance of requiring funding due to the application and decision-making process.

Supply documentation

Please enclose a copy of your latest bank statement (less than 3 months old) and a copy of your latest signed annual accounts. If you are a new organisation and do not have accounts, please send a budget or cashflow forecast. Your application cannot be considered without these.

Get help

You can also get help from one of VAL’s Funding Support Team.

More information

See the Wade’s Fund homepage for more details.

Testimonial

 

Blane Watson

Co-Founder - Leeds Lapwings

The support from Wade’s Charity will enable Leeds Lapwings to purchase a group telescope, helping make birdwatching more accessible to people who may not have their own equipment.

As a volunteer-led community group, this funding will help us create more opportunities for young adults to connect with nature, learn about local wildlife and meet others through our walks.

We’re incredibly grateful for the support and look forward to sharing many memorable wildlife experiences with our community, thanks to this funding.

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