Charities of Thomas Wade and Others
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- Typical grants
- £1,000 – £15,000
- Where they fund
- Leeds pre-1974 boundary (LS1-LS17)
- Applications
- Accepted
- How to apply
- Letter of inquiry first
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register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.ukAbout Charities of Thomas Wade and Others
Charities of Thomas Wade and Others is a historic grants trust rooted in Leeds. Its mission, drawn from its charitable objects, is to provide open spaces, allotments, playing fields, and facilities for recreation, amusement, and entertainment, including community and youth centres, and to foster social intercourse among the city's inhabitants. The trust prioritises projects working in disadvantaged communities and favours small, local organisations. It makes grants on a single-year basis and does not typically offer longer-term funding.
What Charities of Thomas Wade and Others funds
The trust funds work that enhances environmental quality, public recreation, and community wellbeing. Supported activities include park maintenance, play facilities, allotments, playing fields, and the development of community gathering spaces and youth centres. Grants are available for projects that serve people living within the historic Leeds boundary, with a focus on disadvantaged communities. The trust supports both small and main grants for a wide range of grassroots initiatives, from green space stewardship to community programmes.
Who can apply
Registered charities and community groups are eligible to apply, provided they are based in and deliver services within the historic Leeds boundary. The trust prioritises smaller organisations with modest annual income and a strong local focus. There is no religious restriction. Applicants must be serving people residing in the same historic Leeds area.
What Charities of Thomas Wade and Others doesn't fund
The trust does not fund projects that have already taken place. It also cannot support activities or organisations operating outside the historic Leeds boundary. Longer-term, multi-year commitments are not offered.
How they like to fund
Grants are made on a single-year basis; longer-term funding is not the norm. The trust welcomes unsolicited applications and supports both small and larger grant requests, though the exact amounts vary by programme.
How much does Charities of Thomas Wade and Others give?
Charities of Thomas Wade and Others runs 2 grant programmes. Every figure below is sourced from their published guidance.
Last verified 8 August 2026 · 25 sourced facts
- Apply by letter
- 3 rounds a year
- Single-year grants
- Apply by letter
Those are the published figures. What your charity could realistically get — and whether you'd clear their rules on income, location and legal structure — is what the free fit check answers.
What Charities of Thomas Wade and Others funds — and what they won't
projects working in disadvantaged communities being prioritised
The full exclusions list (2)
- Grants will not be awarded for projects that have already taken place.
- Projects that have already taken place are not funded.
Good to know
How to apply to Charities of Thomas Wade and Others
Charities of Thomas Wade and Others takes applications via letter of inquiry first.
- Published programme route: apply by letter.
- Check whether your charity is in scope before you spend time on a full bid.
What Charities of Thomas Wade and Others's application asks
We hold the 7 questions from Charities of Thomas Wade and Others's application form, word for word — so you know exactly what you're signing up to answer.
“Your name and role”
“The name, address, e-mail and phone number of the organisation you are applying on behalf of”
5 more questions from their form, plus answers drafted from your charity's real data if you decide to apply.
How it works
- 1Describe your project. Once — used for this funder and others.
- 2See if this could be a fit. Honest check on cause, place, size, and rules.
- 3Draft if yes. From your real data — or move on if not.
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Charities of Thomas Wade and Others on the charity register
Registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales as CHARITIES OF THOMAS WADE AND OTHERS, charity number 224939.
Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Charities of Thomas Wade and Others provide?
Charities of Thomas Wade and Others runs 2 grant programmes — Main Grants Programme: £500+ · Small Grants Programme: Up to £500.
Where does Charities of Thomas Wade and Others fund charities?
Charities of Thomas Wade and Others funds charities operating in Leeds pre-1974 boundary (LS1-LS17).
Does Charities of Thomas Wade and Others accept unsolicited applications?
Charities of Thomas Wade and Others accepts unsolicited applications from eligible organisations. Current programme status is on this page — do not assume a round is open.
What does Charities of Thomas Wade and Others not fund?
Their published exclusions include: Grants will not be awarded for projects that have already taken place.; Projects that have already taken place are not funded.. The full exclusions list is further up this page.
How do I apply for funding from Charities of Thomas Wade and Others?
Charities of Thomas Wade and Others takes applications via letter of inquiry first. Published programme route: apply by letter.
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