We are pleased to announce that Creative Minds is now open for funding applications to benefit people who live in Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield for the years 2026-27
Creative Minds, an award-winning charity hosted by South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, is now open for funding applications from local not-for-profit organisations and groups to provide creative activities (arts, leisure, recreation, horticulture, physical activity and sport).
We have limited funding and organisations can apply for funding £800- £2000 (max of £1,000 for small, constituted groups) . This funding will enable local not-for-profit organisations or groups to deliver a variety of creative initiatives to benefit health and wellbeing. We recommend all potential applicants get in touch before applying especially if they are new to us or haven’t worked with us for a while
Closing date: Calderdale and Kirklees 4pm Friday 31st Oct 2025; Wakefield 5pm Friday 7th Nov 2025
For queries, funding applications and funding guidance please contact:
Calderdale/Kirklees: Alex Feather alex.feather1@swyt.nhs.uk 07827 232698
Wakefield: Ash Mahmood arshad.mahmood@swyt.nhs.uk 07342 059213
We look forward to hearing from applicants. Please share with your contacts
THIS FUNDING ROUNDS ARE NOW CLOSED TO APPLICATIONS