Wakefield BID wins Best Not-For-Profit at the Wakefield Business Awards 2025
The Wakefield Business Improvement District (Wakefield BID) has been named Best Not-For-Profit of the Year at the Wakefield Business Awards 2025.
The awards, which were held at Tileyard North on Thursday, November 13, saw dozens of local businesses and organisations recognised.


Earlier this year, Wakefield BID was shortlisted in three categories — ‘Not-For-Profit/Charity of the Year’, ‘Team of the Year’ and ‘Collaboration of the Year’
Throughout the year, Wakefield BID has delivered projects ranging from Safer Wakefield and street improvements to major events, campaigns and new initiatives designed to support businesses and encourage people into the city.
Thomas Wales, Chief Executive of Wakefield BID, said: “We’re delighted to receive this recognition.
"Everything we deliver is shaped by the needs of our members, and this award reflects their commitment to making Wakefield a better place to do business.
"Our team works incredibly hard, and we’re grateful to everyone who continues to support and champion the BID.”