You are here: Home About Us Faces Behind the Foundation Faces Behind the Foundation Welcome to our staff and Trustee teams, and meet our President and President Emeritus. Role Staff President Chair Vice-Chair Trustee Vice-President President Emeritus Ruth E Willis Chief Executive Ruth was appointed as Chief Executive in 2013 and is responsible for the day-to-day leadership, development and growth of the Foundation. She is an experienced leader and manager in both local government and the voluntary, community and enterprise sectors. Her working days are Monday to Friday. 0114 242 9009 ruthwillis@sycf.org.uk Ruth E Willis LinkedIn page Michelle Dickinson Head of Philanthropy and Programmes Michelle supports our Strategic Plan through philanthropy. This includes the development of long-term strategic relationships to secure and distribute income against agreed targets. She is also responsible for of our Fund Development Strategy and SYCF's Grant Strategy. Her working days are Monday to Friday. 0114 261 5144 mdickinson@sycf.org.uk Michelle Dickinson LinkedIn page Karen Walke Joint-head of SYFAB Karen provides one-to-one support for Sheffield groups, funded by Sheffield City Council. This involves helping organisations make sense of funding criteria and review draft applications, prioritising groups with no paid staff and who are led by the communities they support. Karen’s working days are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. 0114 261 5141 karen@syfab.org.uk Karen Walke LinkedIn page Peter Foyle Joint-head of SYFAB Peter is responsible for producing SYFAB Funding News and oversees the website. He looks after contracts relating to the delivery of SYFAB funding advice in Sheffield and Barnsley, and collecting information on the impact their support brings to local communities. His working days are Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. 0114 261 5141 peter@syfab.org.uk Peter Foyle LinkedIn page Jess O'Neill Grants and Partnerships Manager Jess is responsible for leading the team which delivers SYCF's Grants Programmes, focusing on improved ways of working and streamlining. Jess is the lead officer for managing our volunteer recruitment and training for panels - providing on-going support and an annual panel members event. Her working days are Tuesday to Friday. 0114 242 4857 JOneill@sycf.org.uk Jess O'Neill LinkedIn page Rachael Farrell Philanthropy Coordinator Rachael coordinates the delivery of philanthropic activities, working collaboratively within different teams, community groups and donors to bring about exciting new opportunities. She is also head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) for the Foundation as well as overseeing South Yorkshire’s Giving Network. Her working days are Monday to Friday. 0114 242 4605 rfarrell@sycf.org.uk Rachael Farrell LinkedIn page Adam Preston Grants and projects officer Adam provides insight and assistance relating to a variety of different projects including Salesforce and Microsoft 365 implementation, alongside climate related grants programmes. He also supports the grants team to deliver front-line support to help groups apply for funding. His working days are Monday to Friday. 0114 242 9003 apreston@sycf.org.uk Adam Preston LinkedIn page Alison Wade Finance Manager Alison is responsible for the day-to-day management of all our financial activity, including financial reporting and compliance. She is one of the main points of contacts for our Investment Managers. She prepares our financial statements and leads the preparation of the annual audit. Her working days are Monday to Thursday. 0114 261 5142 awade@sycf.org.uk Alison Wade LinkedIn page 1 2 ... 5 Next
Ruth E Willis Chief Executive Ruth was appointed as Chief Executive in 2013 and is responsible for the day-to-day leadership, development and growth of the Foundation. She is an experienced leader and manager in both local government and the voluntary, community and enterprise sectors. Her working days are Monday to Friday. 0114 242 9009 ruthwillis@sycf.org.uk Ruth E Willis LinkedIn page
Michelle Dickinson Head of Philanthropy and Programmes Michelle supports our Strategic Plan through philanthropy. This includes the development of long-term strategic relationships to secure and distribute income against agreed targets. She is also responsible for of our Fund Development Strategy and SYCF's Grant Strategy. Her working days are Monday to Friday. 0114 261 5144 mdickinson@sycf.org.uk Michelle Dickinson LinkedIn page
Karen Walke Joint-head of SYFAB Karen provides one-to-one support for Sheffield groups, funded by Sheffield City Council. This involves helping organisations make sense of funding criteria and review draft applications, prioritising groups with no paid staff and who are led by the communities they support. Karen’s working days are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. 0114 261 5141 karen@syfab.org.uk Karen Walke LinkedIn page
Peter Foyle Joint-head of SYFAB Peter is responsible for producing SYFAB Funding News and oversees the website. He looks after contracts relating to the delivery of SYFAB funding advice in Sheffield and Barnsley, and collecting information on the impact their support brings to local communities. His working days are Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. 0114 261 5141 peter@syfab.org.uk Peter Foyle LinkedIn page
Jess O'Neill Grants and Partnerships Manager Jess is responsible for leading the team which delivers SYCF's Grants Programmes, focusing on improved ways of working and streamlining. Jess is the lead officer for managing our volunteer recruitment and training for panels - providing on-going support and an annual panel members event. Her working days are Tuesday to Friday. 0114 242 4857 JOneill@sycf.org.uk Jess O'Neill LinkedIn page
Rachael Farrell Philanthropy Coordinator Rachael coordinates the delivery of philanthropic activities, working collaboratively within different teams, community groups and donors to bring about exciting new opportunities. She is also head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) for the Foundation as well as overseeing South Yorkshire’s Giving Network. Her working days are Monday to Friday. 0114 242 4605 rfarrell@sycf.org.uk Rachael Farrell LinkedIn page
Adam Preston Grants and projects officer Adam provides insight and assistance relating to a variety of different projects including Salesforce and Microsoft 365 implementation, alongside climate related grants programmes. He also supports the grants team to deliver front-line support to help groups apply for funding. His working days are Monday to Friday. 0114 242 9003 apreston@sycf.org.uk Adam Preston LinkedIn page
Alison Wade Finance Manager Alison is responsible for the day-to-day management of all our financial activity, including financial reporting and compliance. She is one of the main points of contacts for our Investment Managers. She prepares our financial statements and leads the preparation of the annual audit. Her working days are Monday to Thursday. 0114 261 5142 awade@sycf.org.uk Alison Wade LinkedIn page
