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Who we help

Who we help We fund local organisations Our grants provide funds to local organisations and charities to support work benefitting people in Tower Hamlets, Southwark and the City of London. Through these organisations, Wakefield Tetley Trust works to help people who are marginalised or disadvantaged. 

We believe in an inclusive, diverse and cohesive community and we welcome new grant applications from charitable organisations if you can meet our funding criteria.

Learn more about our grants and grant eligibility

Wakefield Trust is run by a Board of Trustees, composed of individuals who have long-standing personal connections within the communities we serve, as well as a range of professional experience that gives us the tools and knowledge to diligently serve the people of Tower Hamlets, Southwark and the City of London.

The Trust has eight trustees who meet four times a year. There are two sub-committees, the Grants Committee which considers funding policy and awards grants and the Finance and General Purposes Committee that oversees assets, income and regular management activity.

Find out more about who we have helped

Learn more about the people we have helped and projects we have funded by exploring our Grantee Case Studies.

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ability bow gym group exercise ££5,000
Well-being £5,000 towards core costs in 2021 for disability gym Ability Bow - a disability gym for people with long term health conditions in Tower Hamlets Goal: Supporting Ability Bow's service expansion

Covid-19 meant the gym had to extend their services and communications to provide online exercise to their more vulnerable members wary of leaving home during the pandemic and afterwards. This meant that people who are disabled or living with life changing health problems, including stroke, Parkinson’s Disease, multiple sclerosis, mental illness, head injury and cancer, were more likely to continue with vital exercise programmes.

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ye22 placement teachers £20,000
Education £20,000 towards support for marginalised women in Tower Hamlets Goal: Enabling women to access better pathways to work

Marginalised women with children under 3 are particularly isolated and this project offers support for childcare to allow women who want to work to access ESOL, pathways to work including volunteering. The process will build real skills as well as confidence and social networks.

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young lady feeding goats £3,500
Education £3,500 to support Southwark children to attend residential breaks Free to be Kids – Thrive Outside Project Goal: Encouraging children to build confidence

For Southwark children facing difficulties in their lives, to experience nature and the outdoors in a highly supportive environment to broaden their horizons and build confidence and self-esteem.

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group outside museum £3,000
Social Enrichment £3,000 towards getting isolated older men together Goal: Creating pathways for vulnerable men to socialise

Bringing together isolated men who face challenges in their own lives, to experience social connection through experiences, places and outings has led to increased confidence, new relationships, reduced stress and anxiety and willingness to try new experiences.

Link In is a safe space to be yourself, a place that allows you to be yourself with your disability or whatever you’re going through

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thai boxing group photo £2,500
Well-being £2,500 towards boxing kit for children and members Thai Boxing Fighters Academy, boxing for well-being and community health in Tower Hamlets Goal: To support vulnerable participants on their journey to recovery

The club works with vulnerable members of society and children, many of who cannot pay for member fees or buy team kit. The grant funded boxing gloves for children and safety equipment and registration fees for adults to participate in tournaments.

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ability bow gym group exercise ££5,000
Well-being £5,000 towards core costs in 2021 for disability gym Goal: Supporting Ability Bow's service expansion
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ye22 placement teachers £20,000
Education £20,000 towards support for marginalised women in Tower Hamlets Goal: Enabling women to access better pathways to work
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young lady feeding goats £3,500
Education £3,500 to support Southwark children to attend residential breaks Goal: Encouraging children to build confidence
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group outside museum £3,000
Social Enrichment £3,000 towards getting isolated older men together Goal: Creating pathways for vulnerable men to socialise
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thai boxing group photo £2,500
Well-being £2,500 towards boxing kit for children and members Thai Boxing Fighters Goal: To support vulnerable participants on their journey to recovery
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