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For information to take care of yourself or a loved one, stay independent and connect with others. The Children’s Services link will take you to the SEND Local Offer

Information on local communities, partnerships, available grants and support, find out what we are doing to help keep communities safe and fight hate crime.

  • Welcome to Wakefield

    Information for people new to the Wakefield District, finding somewhere to live, finding a job, health services, work and education, useful contact details for local services
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  • Volunteering for Wakefield

    Find out how you can make a difference, learn new skills, meet new people, improve your career prospects, gain experience and help support your local community
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  • Grants and funding

    Find out what grants are available with Wakefield Council, and read more about our community grants scheme and Culture Grants.
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  • Armed Forces support

    Find support, advice and events for serving personnel, veterans, military families and cadets in the Wakefield district.
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  • Partnership working

    Find more information on our work with Wakefield Together and other community groups.
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  • Community safety

    Find out what Wakefield Council are doing to help keep communities safe, fight hate crime, modern slavery and human exploitation.
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