Tagged with UN SDG Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Sir Samuel Osborn’s Deed of Gift Relief Fund
This fund is to primarily assist former employees of the Samuel Osborn Company, or one of its subsidiaries, and their direct linear descendants (e.g. children, grandchildren etc. of Samuel Osborn Company employees)
News
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.
South Yorkshire
Young people Moving On Up with pioneering employment programme
An innovative grants programme designed to tackle unemployment amongst young people across South Yorkshire is celebrating a major funding milestone.
South Yorkshire
SEGA programme achieves milestone success
The Social Enterprise Growth Accelerator (SEGA) programme has proudly surpassed its ambitious participants target, reaching this milestone four months ahead of schedule.
New arrivals at South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation
South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation (SYCF) are delighted to appoint new additions across our staff and Trustee teams to help support the organisation’s objectives of giving community grants across the region.
South Yorkshire
Grant funding a recipe for success in Ammi’s Kitchen
A Sheffield food social enterprise bringing together local women from different cultures to transform their authentic culinary skills into paid work is cooking up success thanks to charitable funding.
Sheffield
£220,000 awarded to support development of community volunteering opportunities
A host of voluntary and community organisations are to receive £220,000 to support development of community volunteering opportunities through UK Government investment.
Doncaster, Sheffield
Changes to our Board and Staff team
As the year draws to an end, South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation (SYCF) are saying farewell to some of our wonderful Trustees, amidst other changes in the composition of our Board.
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
Student Spotlight: Bismah Zubair
Bismah has re-joined South Yorkshire Community Foundation recently and will be supporting our Philanthropy Co-Ordinator Liz and Data Analyst Administrator Joe on the upcoming Vital Signs report, compiling information for the final report.
Trio of outstanding STEM schools celebrated with High Sheriff Award
Three South Yorkshire schools have been presented with special awards in recognition of their innovations and inventions to help create a greener future.
South Yorkshire
Social value experts headline Giving Network event
Delegates from businesses and organisations across South Yorkshire came together for an exclusive networking event to hear from two industry experts about the benefits of social value and investment.
South Yorkshire
Major investment to tackle unemployment in South Yorkshire
Employment opportunities in South Yorkshire are set to be boosted by a major new partnership between rural broadband provider Quickline and the region’s Community Foundation.
South Yorkshire
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
Our impact
Sharrow Community Forum
The Sharrow Community Forum is a charity working in one of the most deprived wards in Sheffield. Funding has enabled them to launch a new project to engage with vulnerable young people, 14 to 25 years old.
Sheffield
Activate Rawmarsh
Activate Rawmarsh provides support and activities to bring out the skills, employability and confidence in local people. Funding has helped to fund a new, comprehensive programme of support to boost employment.
Rotherham
Blend Kitchen
Staff at Blend Kitchen in Sheffield are getting a helping hand on the employment ladder thanks to funding from SYCF
Sheffield
FareShare Yorkshire
FareShare Yorkshire is a Barnsley based charity that tackles food waste and alleviates food poverty. This funding enabled the continuation of their award-winning employability programme in Barnsley.
Barnsley
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
Wolven Crafts
Alex Cousins applied to the SWEF fund at South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation (SYCF) to grow his business idea. The SWEF Enterprise Fund awards grants of up to £2,000 to young people in South Yorkshire who need support with fledgling business start-up costs which they would otherwise not be able to afford.
Sheffield
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
Goalball UK
Goalball UK is a registered charity based at The English Institute of Sport in Sheffield supported by South Yorkshire's Community Foundation funding.
Sheffield
Business & Education Together Foundation
The Business and Education Together Foundation work with children and young people, providing support and teaching to assist them in developing their skills, capabilities and employability. Funding has been used to set up work experience placements for students.
Rotherham
Citadel Associates
Citadel Associates deliver innovative projects across South Yorkshire designed to help vulnerable adults into training and careers. Funding enabled the social enterprise to cover the cost of rent as well as the purchase of new tools and equipment.
Doncaster
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
Silence Breakers Media
Sheffield award winning social enterprise, Silence Breakers Media is doing its best to put a stop to digital exclusion.
Sheffield
The Suit Works
Established in 2016, The Suit Works had an immediate impact in helping people of all ages back into work. Funding has allowed more hours of their Project Manager to meet the growing number of referrals the charity is receiving.
Sheffield