South Yorkshire Funding Advice Bureau (SYFAB)
SYFAB
Funding advice. Training. Support.
SYFAB is the funding and training arm of South Yorkshire's Community Foundation (SYCF).
For more than three decades, it's helped charities, community groups and social enterprises across South Yorkshire find funding and build the skills and confidence to thrive.
SYFAB is proudly part of South Yorkshire's Community Foundation.
Find funding & book training courses
SYFABWho we support
CHARITIES
Find the right funding and develop strong and sustainable organisations.
COMMUNITY GROUPS
Get practical support to turn your ideas into real impact .
SOCIAL ENTERPRISES
Access funding advice and business support to grow your impact.
VOLUNTARY SECTOR ORGANISATIONS
Build skills confidence and connections.
Fashion Fusion CIC
"Thank you for the vital support and guidance you provided during your session on preparing a funding application for Awards for All.
"Your advice was instrumental in helping us navigate the application process for Awards for All, which resulted in our collaborative project, Roots to Renewal, launching thanks to a successful bid of just under £20,000.
"I can’t stress enough how important it is for groups like ours to have access to free support and training as we find our feet and learn to navigate the world of funding.
"Your expertise and encouragement made a real difference."
Estelle Pearce, Director/Workshop Lead, Fashion Fusion CIC - Roots to Renewal
What we offer
Funding advice
Free impartial advice to help you find funding that's right for you.
Training Courses
Practical and affordable training to build your skills and confidence.
1:1 Support
Bespoke help for your organisation from funding strategy to project planning.
Resources
Templates, guides and tools to help you save time and improve your impact.
SYFAB team
Karen Walke, Funding Development Worker
Andy Kershaw, Training Coordinator
Lorna Lewis, Barnsley Funding Development Worker
SYFAB’s website is open to all subscribers and provides practical tools, resources and support to help voluntary and community organisations develop their skills, knowledge and confidence in funding and fundraising.
Free access is available to voluntary and community organisations working in South Yorkshire.
Organisations based outside South Yorkshire can access our website services for £25 per year.
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Meet Andy
Andy manages SYFAB’s training programme for community and voluntary groups and he also delivers some funding courses. This allows groups to learn funding skills and expertise to enable them to improve the lives of people in their communities. His working hours are Tuesday to Thursday.
Andy Kershaw
SYFAB Training Coordinator
Andy Kershaw's LinkedIn page