Community Heroes: £62,000 funding available to strengthen community groups in Wakefield
Community groups across Wakefield are being encouraged to put themselves forward and apply for a share of £62,000.
Selco Builders Warehouse has teamed up with TV tradesperson, Rob Bent, to launch its Community Heroes campaign – a £62,000 funding pot designed to support local charities, clubs and groups holding communities together.
The campaign celebrates the unsung heroes at the heart of neighbourhoods and gives them the tools, materials and funding they need to go even further.
Running since 2021, Community Heroes has already delivered thousands of pounds to good causes, with 2025 seeing £57,500 distributed to local projects.
Supporting the campaign, Rob Bent said: “Community projects are the heartbeat of local areas.
"They bring us together and make a real difference but too often run on passion alone. Grassroots initiatives often lack the support they deserve, so I’m excited to be partnering with Selco to recognise those going above and beyond.
“I’m proud to support the Community Heroes campaign and can’t wait to see the impact it has across the country.”
The Community Heroes fund is open to any community group, club or charity that would benefit from building supplies or funding to improve their local area.
Each month, one winner, that has been selected by Rob Bent and a Selco panel, will receive £2,000 worth of building supplies to spend at their local Selco store, along with a place in the final vote.
Two runners-up will also receive £1,000 worth of building supplies each.
At the end of the year, the monthly winners will go forward to a public vote, where first place will be awarded £15,000.
Applications are now open, via: https://www.selcobw.com/info/selco-community-heroes