Mayor's charity appeal

The Mayor has chosen to support Wakefield District Sight Aid and Wakefield and District Downs Syndrome Support Group. During her term of office she may also share some of the money raised amongst a number of other local charities that she may visit during her mayoral year.

Wakefield District Sight Aid

Wakefield District Sight Aid Wakefield District Sight Aid was formed in 1869 and supports anyone living with low vision, their families, carers and sight care professionals across the Wakefield District. Their vision is to aim for a world where people living with sight loss have access to the same opportunities and quality of life as fully sighted people and will:

• help anyone affected by sight impairment in Wakefield to improve their confidence and independence
  
  
• reduce social isolation and promote positive mental health
  
  
• raise awareness about the importance of good eye health and care

The Charity are supported by a group of dedicated and talented volunteers and were delighted to receive The King’s Award for Voluntary Service in November 2023.

Wakefield and District Down’s Syndrome Support Group

The Wakefield and District Down’s Syndrome Support Group was formed in 2000 and is run by volunteer parents and carers of people with Down’s syndrome. The aim of the group is to provide a support network, information and fun activities for people with Down’s syndrome, their families and friends and raise awareness and promote social inclusion. The Group focus on four main charitable activities:

• providing support for people with Down’s Syndrome and their families
  
  
• offering fun and friendship to people with Down’s Syndrome and their families
  
  
• providing training and information to health and education professionals and the wider community about Down’s Syndrome

Raising awareness of Down’s Syndrome and the fantastic achievements and abilities of our children and young people.

The Mayor’s Charity Fund will only succeed with the support of all of us. If you can support in any way by hosting a charity event, attending a charity event or by making a donation, please contact: