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Reflections on a service to say thank you to the NHS
Masoba Kromah, our Grants Administrator, was one of three people from South Yorkshire, invited to a service at St Paul’s Cathedral on the NHS’ 73rd birthday celebrations
In a service attended by NHS staff and leaders who played a pivotal …
New report by UK Community Foundations examines the impact of the pandemic on voluntary and community sector and local communities
It looks at the practical steps that funders can take to ensure that their grant-making is responsive, effective and inclusive to local VCSOs.
It also showcases some of the innovative work happening in the community foundation network.
The main conclusions …
SYCF’s Masoba to attend service at St Paul’s Cathedral for NHS birthday
Our Grants Administrator, Masoba Kromah, will be in attendance for a service at St Paul’s Cathedral in London as part of the 73rd birthday of the NHS, in what will be a thoughtful remembrance after a difficult year
Masoba was …
Volunteer Spotlight: Anne Dean
A long-standing volunteer at South Yorkshire Community Foundation, Anne Dean has seen plenty of the impact of the funding received by community groups. As part of Volunteers Week 2021, she tells you how she got involved and what she’s enjoyed …
Volunteer Spotlight: Chris Booth Mayblin
Chris Booth-Mayblin became the new Chair of South Yorkshire Community Foundation last month, but why did she take up the new post? How is it going so far? As part of Volunteer Week 2021, she explains all and shares more …
Changes at South Yorkshire Funding Advice Bureau
South Yorkshire Funding Advice Bureau (SYFAB) is delighted to welcome Lorna Lewis as its new Funding Development Worker for Barnsley
Having worked previously worked for Barnsley CVS in many different roles including, Engagement Officer for Healthwatch, Community Development Worker, Quality …
Opportunity for community groups to share funding experiences
South Yorkshire Community Foundation, alongside members of the South Yorkshire Funders Forum, have funded an initiative to hear experiences from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic led organisations and groups in South Yorkshire from their perspective
The Forum are looking to …
New Chair for South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation – Professor Chris Booth-Mayblin
Professor Chris Booth-Mayblin, the current Chair of Sheffield Mencap and Gateway and former Dean of the Sheffield Business School and Pro Vice Chancellor at Sheffield Hallam University, has been appointed as the next Chair of South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation (SYCF), …
SY100 has been a little bit different this year…
SY100 is a network of likeminded individuals and businesses, who come together for causes that matter, building a stronger South Yorkshire community for everyone.
Ordinarily we would be out and about, highlighting causes to the network of issues that may …
Survey: How has Covid-19 affected you?
South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation is working with Sheffield and Bassetlaw CCG ICS to gather information and stories about how Covid-19 is affecting people in our communities. This is in order to inform new rehabilitation services being developed by Sheffield and …
Feature: The High Sheriff of South Yorkshire Carole O’Neill
Serving as the first female High Sheriff of South Yorkshire from Doncaster, Carole O’Neill has fulfilled her duty to the judiciary and community with dedication, despite the unprecedented challenges 2020 has presented to Carole in her role as High Sheriff. …
Over £1 million distributed from Flood Relief Appeal a year on from the South Yorkshire Floods
The charity behind the South Yorkshire Flood Disaster Relief Appeal, set up in response to the devastating November 2019 floods, is commemorating the event one year on by sharing the successes of the appeal.
South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation (SYCF) set …
Reset2020: Festival of Social Enterprise
The Social Enterprise Exchange programme is excited to announce that we will be delivering an online festival for the social enterprise sector and those interested in learning more in and beyond the Sheffield City Region.
The partners of the …
Trustee Week Feature: John Holt DL
It’s Trustees Week and we are spending the whole week shining a light on the fantastic trustees at South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation.
On this last day of Trustees Week our final feature is on Doncaster local, John Holt. John joined …
Trustee Week Feature: Yiannis Koursis
It’s Trustees Week and we are spending the whole week shining a light on the fantastic trustees at South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation.
Yiannis Koursis joined us at SYCF in 2017 as a trustee and quickly became a key part of …
Trustee Week Feature: Craig McKay
It’s Trustees Week and we are spending the whole week shining a light on the fantastic trustees at South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation.
Craig McKay joined us as a trustee in 2014 and his expertise and long experience in business made …
Trustee Week Feature: Nick Kitchen
It’s Trustees Week and we are spending the whole week shining a light on the fantastic trustees at South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation.
SYCF is lucky enough to have dedicated members of the board who give us their time, energy and …
Trustees Week 2020!
This Trustee Week we really want to showcase our exceptional trustees. SYCF is lucky enough to have dedicated members of the board who give us their time, energy and expertise to further our work.
First up, we want to showcase …
RESET2020! A Festival of Social Enterprise 16th – 20th November
Join us for Reset2020: Festival for Social Enterprise We are excited to be a part of the team bringing you this online festival that will celebrate the social enterprises in the Sheffield City Region whilst exploring how we can come …
Funding webinar – how to access free funding for your organisation
Funding website easyfundraising are hosting a free webinar to explain how your organisation can benefit from a stream of free funding through online shopping. The easyfundraising team will talk through how it works, help you get started and …
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Reflections on a service to say thank you to the NHS
Wednesday, July 7th, 2021
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