You are here: Home About Us Meet our team Meet our team Get to know the team at SYCF and SYFAB. Role Staff President Chair Vice-Chair Trustee Vice-President President Emeritus Martin Singer Chief Executive Martin Singer is our Chief Executive, overseeing the Foundation’s daily operations, strategic development, and growth. With 25 years of experience in leadership roles across retail, he brings a wealth of expertise to his role. Martin is also dedicated to giving back to the community through his volunteer work as a Director and Trustee at local organisations, such as the Sheffield Museums Trust. 0114 242 9009 martinsinger@sycf.org.uk Martin Singer LinkedIn page Michelle Dickinson Head of Philanthropy and Programmes Michelle supports our Strategic Plan through philanthropy. This includes the development of long-term strategic relationships to secure and distribute income against agreed targets. She is also responsible for of our Fund Development Strategy and SYCF's Grant Strategy. Her working days are Monday to Friday. 0114 261 5144 mdickinson@sycf.org.uk Michelle Dickinson LinkedIn page Karen Walke Joint-head of SYFAB Karen provides one-to-one support for Sheffield groups, funded by Sheffield City Council. This involves helping organisations make sense of funding criteria and review draft applications, prioritising groups with no paid staff and who are led by the communities they support. Karen’s working days are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. 0114 261 5141 karen@syfab.org.uk Karen Walke LinkedIn page Alison Wade Finance Manager Alison is responsible for the day-to-day management of all our financial activity, including financial reporting and compliance. She is one of the main points of contacts for our Investment Managers. She prepares our financial statements and leads the preparation of the annual audit. Her working days are Monday to Thursday. 0114 261 5142 awade@sycf.org.uk Alison Wade LinkedIn page Jess O'Neill Grants and Partnerships Manager Jess is responsible for leading the team which delivers SYCF's Grants Programmes, focusing on improved ways of working and streamlining. Jess is the lead officer for managing our volunteer recruitment and training for panels - providing on-going support and an annual panel members event. Her working days are Tuesday to Friday. 0114 242 9002 JOneill@sycf.org.uk Jess O'Neill LinkedIn page Natalie Harrison Comms and Marketing Manager Natalie is responsible for overseeing the communication and marking strategy for South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation. This includes the development and delivery of media relations activity to raise the profile of SYCF. She also looks after the Foundation’s social media accounts and website. Her working hours are Monday to Thursday, 9am to 3pm. 0114 2429000 natalie.harrison@sycf.org.uk Natalie Harrison LinkedIn page Rachael Farrell Philanthropy Coordinator Rachael coordinates the delivery of philanthropic activities, working collaboratively within different teams, community groups and donors to bring about exciting new opportunities. She is also chair of our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) internal group and oversees South Yorkshire’s Giving Network. Her working days are Monday to Friday. 0114 242 4605 rfarrell@sycf.org.uk Rachael Farrell LinkedIn page Emma Mallinson Grants and Partnerships Officer Emma supports the delivery of our Grants programme, providing front-line contact and help to assist voluntary and community groups to apply for funding. Her role involves the administration of funds and grants programmes and support with grants panels. Her working hours are Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm. 0114 242 9004 emallinson@sycf.org.uk Emma Mallinson LinkedIn page 1 2 3 4 Next
Martin Singer Chief Executive Martin Singer is our Chief Executive, overseeing the Foundation’s daily operations, strategic development, and growth. With 25 years of experience in leadership roles across retail, he brings a wealth of expertise to his role. Martin is also dedicated to giving back to the community through his volunteer work as a Director and Trustee at local organisations, such as the Sheffield Museums Trust. 0114 242 9009 martinsinger@sycf.org.uk Martin Singer LinkedIn page
Michelle Dickinson Head of Philanthropy and Programmes Michelle supports our Strategic Plan through philanthropy. This includes the development of long-term strategic relationships to secure and distribute income against agreed targets. She is also responsible for of our Fund Development Strategy and SYCF's Grant Strategy. Her working days are Monday to Friday. 0114 261 5144 mdickinson@sycf.org.uk Michelle Dickinson LinkedIn page
Karen Walke Joint-head of SYFAB Karen provides one-to-one support for Sheffield groups, funded by Sheffield City Council. This involves helping organisations make sense of funding criteria and review draft applications, prioritising groups with no paid staff and who are led by the communities they support. Karen’s working days are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. 0114 261 5141 karen@syfab.org.uk Karen Walke LinkedIn page
Alison Wade Finance Manager Alison is responsible for the day-to-day management of all our financial activity, including financial reporting and compliance. She is one of the main points of contacts for our Investment Managers. She prepares our financial statements and leads the preparation of the annual audit. Her working days are Monday to Thursday. 0114 261 5142 awade@sycf.org.uk Alison Wade LinkedIn page
Jess O'Neill Grants and Partnerships Manager Jess is responsible for leading the team which delivers SYCF's Grants Programmes, focusing on improved ways of working and streamlining. Jess is the lead officer for managing our volunteer recruitment and training for panels - providing on-going support and an annual panel members event. Her working days are Tuesday to Friday. 0114 242 9002 JOneill@sycf.org.uk Jess O'Neill LinkedIn page
Natalie Harrison Comms and Marketing Manager Natalie is responsible for overseeing the communication and marking strategy for South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation. This includes the development and delivery of media relations activity to raise the profile of SYCF. She also looks after the Foundation’s social media accounts and website. Her working hours are Monday to Thursday, 9am to 3pm. 0114 2429000 natalie.harrison@sycf.org.uk Natalie Harrison LinkedIn page
Rachael Farrell Philanthropy Coordinator Rachael coordinates the delivery of philanthropic activities, working collaboratively within different teams, community groups and donors to bring about exciting new opportunities. She is also chair of our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) internal group and oversees South Yorkshire’s Giving Network. Her working days are Monday to Friday. 0114 242 4605 rfarrell@sycf.org.uk Rachael Farrell LinkedIn page
Emma Mallinson Grants and Partnerships Officer Emma supports the delivery of our Grants programme, providing front-line contact and help to assist voluntary and community groups to apply for funding. Her role involves the administration of funds and grants programmes and support with grants panels. Her working hours are Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm. 0114 242 9004 emallinson@sycf.org.uk Emma Mallinson LinkedIn page
