Case studies

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

South Yorkshire's Giving Network Relaunch Event

On Tuesday 3rd October 2023, we officially relaunched South Yorkshire’s Giving Network. The Network supports the core running costs of the foundation in addition to directly funding community organisations throughout South Yorkshire through dedicated SYGN funds.

South Yorkshire

The United Women Affiliation

The United Women Affiliation (UWA) is a charity based in Sheffield. Their goal is to enhance the health and social wellbeing of underprivileged women and girls from marginalised and minoritised backgrounds.

SYCF Community Grants Programme

Sheffield

Head In The Game

Head In The Game brings men together to bond over football whilst promoting mental health and wellbeing. The funding enabled Head In The Game to further increase the vital support and guidance that they provide.

SYCF Community Grants Programme

Sheffield

Onboard Skatepark, Sheffield

Onboard Skate Park in Sheffield opened in 2012 to help young people fulfil their potential and improve their lives. Funding has allowed funding for one part-time project manager and one part-time staff member to help grow and sustain the skate park.

Comic Relief Local Communites

Sheffield

Citadel Associates

Citadel Associates deliver innovative projects across South Yorkshire designed to help vulnerable adults into training and careers. Funding enabled the social enterprise to cover the cost of rent as well as the purchase of new tools and equipment.

Young People into Employment Fund for South Yorkshire

Doncaster