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South Yorkshire Cost of Living Grants
South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation has set up a Cost of Living Fund giving financial support to community groups supporting residents in the South Yorkshire region to help reduce food and fuel poverty.
SYCF Community Grants
SYCF Community Grants are made up of several funds provided by generous local donors, intended to support community groups and organisations across South Yorkshire
Sheffield Cost of Living Grants
Many people have been impacted by the increase in the cost of living, whether that’s through their energy bills or groceries in the shopping aisles. Sheffield City Council is committing £850,000 over 3 years through the Shared Prosperity Fund to deliver the Sheffield Cost of Living Fund.
The Deakin and Withers Fund
Deakin and Withers Fund is administered by South Yorkshire Community Foundation, allowing women nationwide to apply for a grant of up to £880 to ease financial difficulty and hardship if they meet the following criteria.
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Homeless Survival Guide updated to help those affected across South Yorkshire
People experiencing homelessness across South Yorkshire can access the latest public and charitable services, thanks to an updated online Survival Guide, produced by South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation (SYCF).
South Yorkshire
Community Foundation Moving On Up With Awards Win
An innovative enterprise project which is tackling unemployment amongst young people in South Yorkshire has been recognised with a regional award.
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Julie and Neil MacDonald visit Hubs Together
Julie and Neil MacDonald, dedicated SYCF donors, visit fostering support group Hubs Together.
South Yorkshire
Sheffield Race Equality Commission
Sheffield City Council published its Race Equality Commission report in July 2022
Sheffield
Gulliver’s Valley hosts special festive event for South Yorkshire families
500 parents, carers and young people from across South Yorkshire were been treated to a magical, festive experience at Gulliver’s Valley Theme Park Resort.
South Yorkshire
Laying the foundations for lasting change
Putting the spotlight on long-term SYCF supporter, Henry Boot, and highlighting just some of the projects the company has funded and the positive impact it has made as a dedicated donor.
Sheffield
£1.5m distributed to South Yorkshire groups during the Covid-19 pandemic
Community groups across South Yorkshire received over £1.5m to help them deliver vital services and support during the Covid-19 pandemic, in a new report published by South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation (SYCF).
South Yorkshire
Mayor’s Fund backs South Yorkshire groups with huge cash injection
Health and wellbeing in South Yorkshire has been boosted by the distribution of £185,000 to over twenty community groups, from a fund by the Mayor of South Yorkshire, Dan Jarvis, working with the South Yorkshire Community Foundation (SYCF).
South Yorkshire
Action needed to tackle South Yorkshire’s hidden needs
A new report published by South Yorkshire Community Foundation (SYCF) has revealed the four most important needs across the region after a year dominated by the Covid-19 pandemic.
South Yorkshire
Generous donation helps debt advice service to continue to thrive
A debt advice service in Bentley, born out of the devastating floods in 2019 to help people with their finances, has benefitted from a charitable donation of £4,000 from Doncaster’s six local Lions Clubs to help continue its work.
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New report by UK Community Foundations examines the impact of the pandemic on voluntary and community sector and local communities
It looks at the practical steps that funders can take to ensure that their grant-making is responsive, effective and inclusive to local VCSOs.
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Doncaster Foster Carers
This Foster Carers Association is made up of local foster carer volunteers, who work together to provide activities for the children under their care. They aim to prevent exclusion and deprivation by giving children opportunities to socialise and enjoy themselves.
Doncaster
Dance Stars
Dancestars in Sheffield offers opportunities to dance to children and young people with learning disabilities. Community grant funding from SYCF has enabled them to fund tutor and venue costs for its classes.
Sheffield
Blend Kitchen
Staff at Blend Kitchen in Sheffield are getting a helping hand on the employment ladder thanks to funding from SYCF
Sheffield
Boys and Girls Club
The Boys and Girls Club works as an umbrella organisation working with youth clubs and schools across South Yorkshire, running a range of activity programmes. They were given funding to hire a youth worker to deliver health and wellbeing activities to disadvantaged children
South Yorkshire
Disability Sheffield
To raise awareness of Learning Disability Week 2023, themed about busting myths about living life with a learning disability, Disability Sheffield tell their story magically
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.
Doncaster
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.
South Yorkshire
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
Doncaster
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.
Sheffield
Open Kitchen Social Club
Open Kitchen Social Club in Sheffield have been able to cover core costs, so they can continue the social club every Monday, welcoming anyone along including providing a hot meal.
Sheffield