Case studies

Milefield Primary School

Located in Grimethorpe, Milefield Primary School paid for the salary of a trained farm teaching supervisor for the school’s newly established on-site community farm, thanks to funding from the Park Springs Windfarm Community Benefits Fund.

Park Spring Wind Farm Community Benefits Fund

Barnsley

How the Deakin & Withers Fund helps individuals

"Jane" received a grant of £1,017 from the Deakin and Withers fund after having been widowed at the age of 60 and was struggling to pay for the funeral expenses of her late husband.

The Deakin and Withers Fund

South Yorkshire

Thorne Old People's Welfare Centre

Thorne Old People’s Welfare Centre provides facilities for the local community and SYCF funding has been put towards renovating the Centre, making it accessible for everyone.

Tweenbridge Wind Farm Community Benefits Fund

Doncaster

Harthill Tea Day Social Club

Harthill Tea Day Social Club run fortnightly tea days for elderly people in Harthill, Tiverton and the surrounding areas, as well as also arranging trips for their members. Funding was used to help pay for the use of the local village hall where and to allow them to pay for the food and drinks they put on for members attending tea days.

Loscar Wind Farm Community Fund

Rotherham

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.

SYCF Community Grants Programme

Sheffield

Dearne Playhouse

The Dearne Playhouse is a legacy of the Miners Welfare Association, providing socially inclusive access to high quality creative and artistic experiences for local residents. Funding has helped the Playhouse become environmentally friendly by replacing traditional lighting with energy efficient LED bulbs

Park Spring Wind Farm Community Benefits Fund

Barnsley

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

SYCF Community Grants Programme

Doncaster

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.

Cutlers Company Grassroots Fund

Rotherham