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Centre celebrates 40 years of serving community with support from SYCF 23rd March 2026 A community centre set up in the aftermath of the 1984/85 miners’ strike has gone on to support more than 40,000 people, supported by four decades of backing from South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation (SYCF). Rotherham
Funders collaborate in South Yorkshire supporting young people to build stronger local communities 10th March 2026 BBC Children in Need, in partnership with Co-op Foundation, Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, Henry Smith Foundation, Joseph Levy Foundation, Paul Hamlyn Foundation, Postcode Justice Trust, UK Community Foundations and The National Lottery Community Fund have announced the launch of Lead the Change. Sheffield, Rotherham
Social value network highlights careers inspiration at Skills Street 23rd February 2026 Business leaders from across South Yorkshire experienced first-hand how an innovative careers education facility is helping to deliver measurable social value for the region’s young people and employers. Rotherham
South Yorkshire voices shape national conversation on support for care leavers 11th February 2026 South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation (SYCF) and Rotherham charity Affinity 2020 CIC joined local authority bodies, organisations and individuals from across the care leavers landscape at a special conference in London. Rotherham
Rotherham charity Moving On Up with £15,000 grant 5th February 2026 A Rotherham-based charity is helping young people overcome barriers to education and employment thanks to grant funding. Rotherham
Community groups enjoy a magical Christmas at Gulliver’s 2nd December 2025 Young people from across South Yorkshire were treated to a festive day to remember at Gulliver’s Valley Theme Park Resort, thanks to a special charity ticket giveaway. Rotherham
Support for care leavers in South Yorkshire increases as huge expansion is announced for national programme 25th November 2025 South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation (SYCF) has received an additional £21,000 to help young people who have experienced care in Sheffield and Rotherham, announced today by UK Community Foundations. Rotherham, South Yorkshire
South Yorkshire businesses unite to champion social value at AESSEAL event 30th October 2025 Some of South Yorkshire’s leading businesses came together in Rotherham for an event highlighting how investing in people can deliver lasting social and business impact. Rotherham
