Case studies

The Suit Works

Established in 2016, The Suit Works had an immediate impact in helping people of all ages back into work. Funding has allowed more hours of their Project Manager to meet the growing number of referrals the charity is receiving.

SYCF Community Grants Programme

Sheffield

Dearne Playhouse

The Dearne Playhouse is a legacy of the Miners Welfare Association, providing socially inclusive access to high quality creative and artistic experiences for local residents. Funding has helped the Playhouse become environmentally friendly by replacing traditional lighting with energy efficient LED bulbs

Park Spring Wind Farm Community Benefits Fund

Barnsley

Doncaster Plant Works Youth Club

The Doncaster Plant Works Amateur Boxing Club holds a weekly youth club in response to the level of deprivation faced by children in Hexthorpe. Young people from the ages of 7 to 18 are benefitting from funding obtained to continue these sessions

SYCF Community Grants Programme

Doncaster

Business & Education Together Foundation

The Business and Education Together Foundation work with children and young people, providing support and teaching to assist them in developing their skills, capabilities and employability. Funding has been used to set up work experience placements for students.

Cutlers Company Grassroots Fund

Rotherham

Deakin & Withers Fund helps 'Anne'

The Deakin and Withers fund was able to provide support to "Anne", who was struggling under the limited support provided by pension credits, especially after having just moved to smaller accommodation, which had required a number of necessary expenditures.

The Deakin and Withers Fund

South Yorkshire

South Yorkshire Chaplaincy and Listening Service

South Yorkshire Chaplaincy and Listening Service (SYCLS) aims to preserve and protect good physical and mental health. This has been supported by SYCF funding to train five people at various levels for listening.

SYCF Community Grants Programme

South Yorkshire

Forge Community Partnership

The Forge Community Partnership is dedicated to improving the quality of life of the residents of Hoyland and the surrounding areas in Barnsley. With funding support from SYCF, they have ran events young people aged 11 to 19 in half term.

SYCF Community Grants Programme

Barnsley

Barnsley YMCA

Barnsley YMCA has a strong legacy of supporting children from a variety of backgrounds throughout their lives. ‘Little Y’, an activities group for children aged five to eight has continued due to funding from SYCF's Community Grants.

SYCF Community Grants Programme

Barnsley