Case studies

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.

Young People into Employment Fund for South Yorkshire

Doncaster

Doncaster Foster Carers

This Foster Carers Association is made up of local foster carer volunteers, who work together to provide activities for the children under their care. They aim to prevent exclusion and deprivation by giving children opportunities to socialise and enjoy themselves.

SYCF Community Grants Programme

Doncaster

Outcasts Cricket Club

The Outcasts Cricket Club based in Crowle in North Lincolnshire are dedicated to bringing the local community together through cricket. Tween Bridge Wind Farm Community Benefits Fund has supported the club’s progression and growing popularity.

Tweenbridge Wind Farm Community Benefits Fund

Doncaster

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.

Tweenbridge Wind Farm Community Benefits Fund

Doncaster

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.

SYCF Community Grants Programme

Doncaster

Fishlake History Society

Fishlake History Society is dedicated to the preservation of the history of Fishlake village in Doncaster. To enable them to do that, they used funding to cover the cost of hiring a professional photographer.

Tweenbridge Wind Farm Community Benefits Fund

Doncaster

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

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