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Sheffield Legacy Fund
Grassroots community organisations within a three-mile radius of Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park are invited to apply for grants of up to £1,000 to fund their activities addressing physical and mental health and wellbeing.
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A legacy mission to improve people’s health and wellbeing in Sheffield
Improving the health and wellbeing of communities is at the forefront of a new grants programme launched by Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park.
Sheffield
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
Brushing away Blue Monday blues with mental health positivity
Blue Monday is marked in the calendar as the most gloomiest day of the year and South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation (SYCF) wanted to share how funding of community groups focusing on mental health has resulted in positive changes in the lives of young people across the region.
Doncaster
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
Almost half a million pounds available to support mental and physical health through Green Social Prescribing
Around £400,000 in national and local funding is available to support local community organisations in Bassetlaw, Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield in improving people’s mental and physical health through blue and green social prescribing.
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
South Yorkshire Mayor joins forces with Community Foundation to launch a new Fund
Community groups in South Yorkshire are being encouraged to apply for funding of up to £10,000 from a new grants programme launched by South Yorkshire Community Foundation (SYCF), with a significant financial pledge from the South Yorkshire Mayor Dan Jarvis, to support health and wellbeing across the region.
South Yorkshire
Reflections on a service to say thank you to the NHS
Masoba Kromah, our Grants Administrator, was one of three people from South Yorkshire, invited to a service at St Paul’s Cathedral on the NHS’ 73rd birthday celebrations
Choir hits the right note with Community Foundation’s funding
A Barnsley choir at risk of folding following the Covid pandemic has found a new beat thanks to funding from South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation (SYCF).
Barnsley
Our impact
Ethel Trust
Ethel Trust organised boat trips for people living in residential care, that resulted in their wellbeing improving.
Doncaster
Doncaster Housing For Young People
A Doncaster-based charity, Doncaster Housing For Young People (DHYP) support young people aged 16-25 who are at risk of homelessness. Funding has helped to provide counselling and wellbeing activities, supporting 21 young people.
Doncaster
Blackburn Club for Young People
The Blackburn Club for Young People was founded in 1974, aiming to help young people in the community and the club has been able to bring in paid staff members with professional training to lead their sessions.
Rotherham
Woodland Speaks
Woodland Speaks is a community based charity located in the Woodlands area of northern Doncaster. They required funding to run specific workshops and begin a therapeutic programme, both of which have been made possible since being provided with a grant by South Yorkshire's Community Foundation
Doncaster
Join In Local Life (JILL)
Join In Local Life is a group set up to combat social isolation and loneliness through funding a variety of different social groups across Thorne and Moorends. This funding has provided much-needed support to ensure that activities can continue as well as to contribute towards running new groups.
Doncaster
Harthill Netball Club
This women’s netball club is based in the village of Harthill in Rotherham and is open to ladies who like to play in the local area. Funding has helped them to buy essential equipment such as netballs, post protectors, roller driers for the courts and bibs.
Rotherham
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.
Doncaster
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
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.
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.
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
Sheffield Samaritans
The Sheffield Samaritans provide essential support to people suffering from emotional distress and suicidal thoughts and actions, with the aim of preventing death by suicide. Grant funding of £1,000 enabled the organisation to provide recruitment and specialised training of volunteers, to learn about Child Sexual Exploitation and how to support callers who are affected by it.
Sheffield
South Yorkshire Chaplaincy and Listening Service
South Yorkshire Chaplaincy and Listening Service (SYCLS) aims to preserve and protect good physical and mental health. This has been supported by SYCF funding to train five people at various levels for listening.
South Yorkshire
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.
Sheffield