Prevention Accelerator

South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation are delighted to launch this new fund on behalf of South Yorkshire ICB for 2026 – 2028.

This programme looks to support groups based, and for the benefit of residents and communities, in Doncaster and/or Sheffield to support individuals experiencing, or at risk of experiencing cardiovascular conditions, kidney disease and diabetes in target populations where those diseases are underdiagnosed.  The target populations for this programme are the following;

1. Most deprived communities
2. Global Majority communities
3. Men aged 40-74

South Yorkshire ICB has identified a number of target populations where data demonstrates the highest need, applications which target these areas will be considered favourably.  The target populations are;

• Central Doncaster and Hyde Park
• Burngreave and Grimesthorpe
• Woodthorpe

How much can I apply for?

Grants can be up to £10,000 for single organisations, with up to £20,000 available for partnered working and/or cross-regional projects. Please contact us to discuss if you wish to submit a larger proposal.

The programme intends to fund 20-25 projects with an even split across both Places.

When can I apply?

Applications to this first round will open Friday 23^rd October and close at 5pm, Monday 23^rd November.

Activities and expenditure should start no earlier than 15^th February 2027. Projects need to complete by 31^st March 2028, with some evaluation with groups to take place for up to 3 months post-delivery.

Who can apply?

This fund is open to not-for-profit groups based in and for projects that clearly benefit the residents and communities of Doncaster and/or Sheffield.

• Groups should have a track record of delivery in health creation and prevention, specific to the programme purpose with trusted, established connections with their communities.
• If groups are a CIC; they should have
• at least three unrelated Trustees/Directors with nobody in a position of significant control, (if there are set rights, they should be equal across all Directors)
• have a clear asset lock or distribution clause,
• have clear finances showing income and expenditure,
• and have a bank account with two unrelated signatories, in the name of the group.

Please see SYCF’s Due Diligence Guidelines for more information or contact us to discuss.

What can I apply for?

This would be for delivery relevant to the Prevention Accelerator Programme, working with people at risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, kidney problems and/or heart disease and can include but is not limited to physical activity, creative health and green/blue social prescribing. Applications to include delivery costs and a proportionate and clearly costed contribution towards overheads and core costs towards the organisation.

Evaluation and Monitoring Requirements

Groups will be required to submit bi-monthly monitoring reports (template will be provided).  We expect groups to monitor reach and engagement, awareness and knowledge and goal setting/immediate impact.  Groups will be expected to report on specific indicators. Please see attached example Monitoring Form and the Guidance Notes for more information.

SYCF will remain available for support throughout the application process, and delivery time for successful applicants, to enable meaningful and efficient impact monitoring.