Case studies

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.

Tweenbridge Wind Farm Community Benefits Fund

Doncaster

Ummeed Group

Beginning in September 2018, the Ummeed women’s reading group has become an invaluable asset to its members. With SYCF funding, they have been able to purchase appropriate reading books and cover the cost of a tutor and room hire costs.

SYCF Community Grants Programme

Rotherham

The Association of Barnsley Foster Carers

The Association of Barnsley Foster Carers formed in 1975 with the aim of improving the life chances of children in care through stimulating and educational activities. Funding was used to organise activities for the children including a Christmas party and pantomime trip.

SYCF Community Grants Programme

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

SYCF Community Grants Programme

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.

SYCF Community Grants Programme

Rotherham

Baby Basics

Baby Basics is a project which supports disadvantaged parents and families struggling to meet the financial and practical demands of looking after a new baby or young children. Community Grant funding from SYCF helped cover core costs.

SYCF Community Grants Programme

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.

Park Spring Wind Farm Community Benefits Fund

Barnsley

Friends of Thorne Community Woods

Friends Of Thorne Community Wood is Doncaster based and was founded in 1994 when the council first purchased the land. Funding has allowed the volunteer group to upgrade their equipment and to train their volunteers so they can conserve the area better.

Tweenbridge Wind Farm Community Benefits Fund

Doncaster