Case studies

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

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

Smile a While Health and Social Group

Smile a While Health and Social Group was set up by a nurse who recognised the need to help socially isolated adults and elderly people struggling with physical and/or mental health difficulties. Funding has supported transport costs for the group so they can continue their work.

Tweenbridge Wind Farm Community Benefits Fund

Doncaster

Aurora Wellbeing Centre

Aurora Wellbeing Centres support local people and their families, who are living with cancer. Funding of £1,000 from SYCF's Community Grants enabled Aurora's Wellbeing Doncaster Centre, to run mindfulness and healthy living classes.

SYCF Community Grants Programme

Doncaster

Ben’s Centre for Vulnerable People

Ben's Centre For Vulnerable People provides a place of sanctuary and stability for excluded street drinkers and drug users in Sheffield. Grant funding has meant they can extend their outreach hours each week.

SYCF Community Grants Programme

Sheffield