Case studies
The Association of Barnsley Foster Carers
The Association of Barnsley Foster Carers formed in 1975 with the aim of improving the life chances of children in care through stimulating and educational activities. They promote self-worth, encourage the formation of friendships between the children and the association also enables carers to bond and gain support in their roles. The Association of Barnsley […]
Ummeed Group
Beginning in September 2018, the Ummeed women’s reading group has become an invaluable asset to its members. Focusing on English language and reading skills, the group has inspired confidence in everyone who takes part. The Ummeed Group works to improve the English of its members who are learning it as a second language. Using foundation […]
Join In Local Life (JILL)
Often in a bustling community, isolation can be missed. People are so busy with their own lives that they forget that others may not also have a supportive network of friends and family. It is easier to miss also when individuals feel as though they don’t fit in within their community and so struggle to […]
Dearne Electronic Community Village
In 2009, a group began that changed the lives of residents in Thurnscoe for the better. Recognising the long-term impact of mine closures and redundancies, the Dearne Electronic Community Village stepped in to support local residents. When local mines closed, many residents of Thurnscoe felt the impact. The thriving community became quiet and unemployment rose. […]
Abundance Sheffield
Established in 2007, Abundance is a volunteer-run organisation which rescues, shares, cooks and processes fruit and vegetables which would otherwise go to waste from all across Sheffield. Abundance picks fruit trees and ensures that 10% of the fruit is left for wildlife. The rest is distributed to food banks, lunch clubs and similar groups and […]
Harthill with Woodall Parish Council
The Parish Council was set up in 1950 to support the local community. The council, which is ran entirely by a small team of volunteers, works hard to improve their village by supporting local groups, running events and activities and ensuring that community assets such as the Harthill Village Hall and the Leisure Centre can […]
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