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Meet our trustees: Adrian Kirk
Natalie Harrison

Meet our trustees: Adrian Kirk

Introducing SYCF trustee, Adrian Kirk. Born in Barnsley and now living in Rotherham, former Royal Navy Aircraft Engineer Adrian is passionate about the role of Community Foundations and the positive impact they have in local regions.

Barnsley, Rotherham, South Yorkshire

SYCF achieves prestigious accreditation
Natalie Harrison

SYCF achieves prestigious accreditation

South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation has been awarded a Quality Accreditation in recognition of our continued commitment to excellence, accountability and impact.

South Yorkshire

SWEF Grant Helps Young Carpenter Carve Out Success
Rachael Farrell

SWEF Grant Helps Young Carpenter Carve Out Success

In 2024, Andrew Merson received a grant from the Social Enterprise Fund to support his carpentry business, Sheffield Woodcraft. The grant allowed him to purchase essential high-quality tools, improving efficiency and contributing to business growth.

South Yorkshire

Faces behind the Foundation: Rachael Farrell
Rachael Farrell

Faces behind the Foundation: Rachael Farrell

Say hello to Rachael Farrell - she's our Philanthropy Coordinator, chair of our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) internal group and oversees South Yorkshire’s Giving Network.

Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Evelyn Partners picks SYCF as charity of the year
Natalie Harrison

Evelyn Partners picks SYCF as charity of the year

A regional office of one of the UK’s largest wealth management firms is pledging to raise thousands of pounds for grassroots charity groups across South Yorkshire.

South Yorkshire