Case studies

Light Peer Support

Light Peer Support was established in 2010 by three mums who, inspired by their own experiences with postnatal depression, were determined to support other families affected in Sheffield and beyond.

Sheffield

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

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

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

Sheffield Rape & Sexual Abuse Centre

Sheffield Rape & Sexual Abuse Centre is a specialist, women only service which offers free confidential support to woman and girls. Funding has helped cover the cost of the telephone support service and the free counselling support the centre provides.

SYCF Community Grants Programme

Sheffield