Case studies

Andrew Merson Sheffield Woodcraft

A talented young carpenter from Sheffield is nailed on for success after receiving a grant of £2,000 to support the launch of his fledgling business.

SWEF

Sheffield

Recycling project supporting Rotherham veterans

Casting Innovations is a recycling and craft themed not-for-profit organisation based in Canklow, Rotherham.

SYCF Community Grants Programme

Rotherham

Darnall Education and Sports Academy (DESA)

Darnall Education and Sports Academy was awarded £1,000 from the Legacy Fund, by South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation (SYCF).

Sheffield

Goalball UK

Goalball UK is a registered charity based at The English Institute of Sport in Sheffield supported by South Yorkshire's Community Foundation funding.

SYCF Moving On Up Programme

Sheffield

Crossroads Barnsley

South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation (SYCF) visited Crossroads Barnsley to meet some of the amazing people who make their amazing work possible.

Barnsley, South Yorkshire

Sheffield Steelkings Para Ice Hockey Club

Established in September 2014, and with only a handful of players, the Steelkings formed as a small but determined team with the aim of competing against the other teams from around the UK in what was previously the British Sledge Hockey League.

Sheffield

Sheffield Mencap and Gateway

Sheffield Mencap and Gateway was established in 1951 and over the last 70 years has been supporting individuals with learning disabilities and autism, and their families.

Sheffield

Wolven Crafts

Alex Cousins applied to the SWEF fund at South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation (SYCF) to grow his business idea. The SWEF Enterprise Fund awards grants of up to £2,000 to young people in South Yorkshire who need support with fledgling business start-up costs which they would otherwise not be able to afford.

SWEF

Sheffield