Case studies
Sharrow Community Forum
The Sharrow Community Forum is a charity working in one of the most deprived wards in Sheffield. Established in 1997 it has been working ever since to create community cohesion and to drive social change. Funding from the Ken and Janet Cooke Charitable Fund and the Liz & Terry Bramall Foundation Philanthropy Catalyst Endowment Fund […]
Harthill Netball Club
This women’s netball club is based in the village of Harthill in Rotherham and is open to ladies who like to play in the local area. The club meets once a week to practice and aims to have a welcoming atmosphere, to encourage more people to get involved and get active. Since the club began […]
Aurora Wellbeing Centre
Aurora Wellbeing Centres support local people and their families, who are living with cancer. Anyone with a diagnosis is given free support, ranging from wellbeing programmes to beauty treatments to help with their self-esteem. Recent funding of £1,000 from the Doncaster Community First Endowment Fund has enabled the Aurora Wellbeing Doncaster Centre, to run Mindfulness […]
Elsecar Heritage Railway
Elsecar Heritage Railway was established in 2002 by a group of dedicated volunteers determined to reopen the railway line, closed after the miners’ strikes in the mid eighties. Since then, the railway line has been part opened and become a popular local attraction as a part of the Elsecar Heritage Centre. Ran entirely by volunteers […]
Home-Start South Yorkshire
Home-Start works across South Yorkshire to support struggling families. For parents dealing with isolation, unemployment, domestic violence, disability, mental health issues and much more, Home-Start is a lifeline. A recent grant of £4,981 from the Young People into Employment Fund for South Yorkshire has funded a new learning programme for young parents under 25 in […]
Smile a While Health and Social Group
Smile a While was set up twelve years ago by a nurse who recognised the need for a project to help socially isolated adults and elderly people struggling with physical and/or mental health difficulties. The group provides a safe environment for individuals to meet, create new friendships and learn new skills. Smile a While is […]
Sheffield Samaritans
The Samaritans work across the country to provide essential support to people suffering from emotional distress and suicidal thoughts and actions, with the aim of preventing death by suicide. They do this by providing a support network through being available 24 hours a day, reaching out to at-risk groups and raising awareness and influencing public […]
Outcasts Cricket Club
The Outcasts Cricket Club based in Crowle in North Lincolnshire are dedicated to bringing the local community together through cricket. They run six teams, including senior and junior teams and play regular league and casual games at their Hirst Priory grounds. The club recently benefited from funding from the Tween Bridge Wind Farm Community Benefits […]
The Sheffield Engineering Leadership Academy
The Sheffield Engineering Leadership Academy works within the University of Sheffield, recruiting second-year students to boost their professional skills. The Academy was established in response to employers’ concerns about gaps in the skill sets of engineering graduates. By equipping students with the necessary skills and knowledge at undergraduate level, the Academy seeks to prepare students […]
Silence Breakers Media
Sheffield award winning social enterprise, Silence Breakers Media is doing its best to put a stop to digital exclusion. Based in Kelham Island Quarter, Silence Breakers is run by founder and managing director Jay Baker, who alongside a small team keeps the enterprise on track, supporting disadvantaged people. Recent grant funding from the Young People […]
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