South Yorkshire's Community Foundation
@sycf1986.bsky.social
Transforming South Yorkshire through grant giving to community groups ❤️ Helping businesses and individuals give back to communities 🤝
Find out more www.sycf.org.uk
Find out more www.sycf.org.uk
Our January newsletter's out now! 🤗
4️⃣ 0️⃣ Celebrating our 40th year with a look back at 4 decades of giving!
🏆 How you can apply for our Community Celebration Awards.
🪡 Sew successful! The inspiring story of Fashion Fusion CIC
bit.ly/4b8A8gM
#SYCF40 #ItsAGivingThing
4️⃣ 0️⃣ Celebrating our 40th year with a look back at 4 decades of giving!
🏆 How you can apply for our Community Celebration Awards.
🪡 Sew successful! The inspiring story of Fashion Fusion CIC
bit.ly/4b8A8gM
#SYCF40 #ItsAGivingThing
40 years of giving
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January 19, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Our January newsletter's out now! 🤗
4️⃣ 0️⃣ Celebrating our 40th year with a look back at 4 decades of giving!
🏆 How you can apply for our Community Celebration Awards.
🪡 Sew successful! The inspiring story of Fashion Fusion CIC
bit.ly/4b8A8gM
#SYCF40 #ItsAGivingThing
4️⃣ 0️⃣ Celebrating our 40th year with a look back at 4 decades of giving!
🏆 How you can apply for our Community Celebration Awards.
🪡 Sew successful! The inspiring story of Fashion Fusion CIC
bit.ly/4b8A8gM
#SYCF40 #ItsAGivingThing
Brightening up Blue Monday by turning it into Brew Monday at BHP ☕
Fantastic to catch up with Suzy Harris-Milnes at BHP’s incredible new Sheffield city centre offices. 🌞
#BlueMonday #BrewMonday #SYCF40 #LegacyGiving #Philanthropy #SouthYorkshire
Fantastic to catch up with Suzy Harris-Milnes at BHP’s incredible new Sheffield city centre offices. 🌞
#BlueMonday #BrewMonday #SYCF40 #LegacyGiving #Philanthropy #SouthYorkshire
January 19, 2026 at 1:03 PM
Brightening up Blue Monday by turning it into Brew Monday at BHP ☕
Fantastic to catch up with Suzy Harris-Milnes at BHP’s incredible new Sheffield city centre offices. 🌞
#BlueMonday #BrewMonday #SYCF40 #LegacyGiving #Philanthropy #SouthYorkshire
Fantastic to catch up with Suzy Harris-Milnes at BHP’s incredible new Sheffield city centre offices. 🌞
#BlueMonday #BrewMonday #SYCF40 #LegacyGiving #Philanthropy #SouthYorkshire
It's our 40th year 🥳 to celebrate we want to share more from some of the amazing groups we fund.🤩
First up: Thorne Countrywomen's Association which provides a vital lifeline for older women, many who live on their own or have disabilities.🫶
Learn more ⬇️
#SYCF40 #CommunityImpact #socialisolation
First up: Thorne Countrywomen's Association which provides a vital lifeline for older women, many who live on their own or have disabilities.🫶
Learn more ⬇️
#SYCF40 #CommunityImpact #socialisolation
January 12, 2026 at 1:08 PM
It's our 40th year 🥳 to celebrate we want to share more from some of the amazing groups we fund.🤩
First up: Thorne Countrywomen's Association which provides a vital lifeline for older women, many who live on their own or have disabilities.🫶
Learn more ⬇️
#SYCF40 #CommunityImpact #socialisolation
First up: Thorne Countrywomen's Association which provides a vital lifeline for older women, many who live on their own or have disabilities.🫶
Learn more ⬇️
#SYCF40 #CommunityImpact #socialisolation
Our @syfab.bsky.social experts are delivering a series of sessions for groups in Doncaster in 2026.
From Meet the Funder events to free funding advice surgeries, there's a host of opportunities.
Booking info ⬇️
From Meet the Funder events to free funding advice surgeries, there's a host of opportunities.
Booking info ⬇️
We’re doing quite a bit of funding advice and development work in Doncaster at the moment. Join us for our Meet the Funder at CAST Theatre on Weds 18th March 2026 or at one of our advice surgeries. @mydoncaster.bsky.social
@coalfieldsregen.bsky.social @sycf1986.bsky.social
@coalfieldsregen.bsky.social @sycf1986.bsky.social
January 8, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Our @syfab.bsky.social experts are delivering a series of sessions for groups in Doncaster in 2026.
From Meet the Funder events to free funding advice surgeries, there's a host of opportunities.
Booking info ⬇️
From Meet the Funder events to free funding advice surgeries, there's a host of opportunities.
Booking info ⬇️
Community Celebration Awards open for nominations! 🎊🏆
To celebrate 4️⃣0️⃣ years of giving, we’re inviting voluntary and community not-for-profit groups from across the region who have been funded by SYCF to showcase their work by entering our awards! www.sycf.org.uk/about-us/com...
#SYCF40
To celebrate 4️⃣0️⃣ years of giving, we’re inviting voluntary and community not-for-profit groups from across the region who have been funded by SYCF to showcase their work by entering our awards! www.sycf.org.uk/about-us/com...
#SYCF40
January 6, 2026 at 1:23 PM
Community Celebration Awards open for nominations! 🎊🏆
To celebrate 4️⃣0️⃣ years of giving, we’re inviting voluntary and community not-for-profit groups from across the region who have been funded by SYCF to showcase their work by entering our awards! www.sycf.org.uk/about-us/com...
#SYCF40
To celebrate 4️⃣0️⃣ years of giving, we’re inviting voluntary and community not-for-profit groups from across the region who have been funded by SYCF to showcase their work by entering our awards! www.sycf.org.uk/about-us/com...
#SYCF40
🏆 Big night of awards ahead! We’re up for two regional awards!
⭐ Doncaster Chamber of Commerce Business Awards charity of the year
⭐unLTD Business Best Not For Profit or Social Enterprise
Good luck to all the nominees!
#awards #celebratingsuccess #SYCF #southyorkshire
⭐ Doncaster Chamber of Commerce Business Awards charity of the year
⭐unLTD Business Best Not For Profit or Social Enterprise
Good luck to all the nominees!
#awards #celebratingsuccess #SYCF #southyorkshire
December 11, 2025 at 9:38 AM
🏆 Big night of awards ahead! We’re up for two regional awards!
⭐ Doncaster Chamber of Commerce Business Awards charity of the year
⭐unLTD Business Best Not For Profit or Social Enterprise
Good luck to all the nominees!
#awards #celebratingsuccess #SYCF #southyorkshire
⭐ Doncaster Chamber of Commerce Business Awards charity of the year
⭐unLTD Business Best Not For Profit or Social Enterprise
Good luck to all the nominees!
#awards #celebratingsuccess #SYCF #southyorkshire
💬 “This funding will help us continue delivering vital support and making a real difference.”
Find out how Rotherham group Better Today has been boosted by a £2,000 grant award from our South Yorkshire's Giving Network.
www.rotherhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/people/...
#rotherhamiswonderful #SYGN #SYCF
Find out how Rotherham group Better Today has been boosted by a £2,000 grant award from our South Yorkshire's Giving Network.
www.rotherhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/people/...
#rotherhamiswonderful #SYGN #SYCF
£2,000 boost for Rotherham community group
A COMMUNITY group founded to support people through mental health challenges, addiction recovery, and suicide awareness has been awarded £2,000 at a special social value event.
www.rotherhamadvertiser.co.uk
December 10, 2025 at 10:55 AM
💬 “This funding will help us continue delivering vital support and making a real difference.”
Find out how Rotherham group Better Today has been boosted by a £2,000 grant award from our South Yorkshire's Giving Network.
www.rotherhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/people/...
#rotherhamiswonderful #SYGN #SYCF
Find out how Rotherham group Better Today has been boosted by a £2,000 grant award from our South Yorkshire's Giving Network.
www.rotherhamadvertiser.co.uk/news/people/...
#rotherhamiswonderful #SYGN #SYCF
🎱 Lovely to see The Stephen Harrison Snooker Academy featured in the latest issue of Community Connector.
The Academy has received funding from SYCF via the Legacy Fund to set up a group for 18-25 year olds with learning and physical disabilities.
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The Academy has received funding from SYCF via the Legacy Fund to set up a group for 18-25 year olds with learning and physical disabilities.
issuu.com/sheffieldoly...
December 9, 2025 at 11:34 AM
🎱 Lovely to see The Stephen Harrison Snooker Academy featured in the latest issue of Community Connector.
The Academy has received funding from SYCF via the Legacy Fund to set up a group for 18-25 year olds with learning and physical disabilities.
issuu.com/sheffieldoly...
The Academy has received funding from SYCF via the Legacy Fund to set up a group for 18-25 year olds with learning and physical disabilities.
issuu.com/sheffieldoly...
We're proud to stand with the sector in supporting Charity Fraud Awareness Week 2025.
Working together, we can #StopCharityFraud.
#CharityFraudAwarenessWeek #StopCharityFraud #Governance #Transparency
Working together, we can #StopCharityFraud.
#CharityFraudAwarenessWeek #StopCharityFraud #Governance #Transparency
December 8, 2025 at 10:15 AM
We're proud to stand with the sector in supporting Charity Fraud Awareness Week 2025.
Working together, we can #StopCharityFraud.
#CharityFraudAwarenessWeek #StopCharityFraud #Governance #Transparency
Working together, we can #StopCharityFraud.
#CharityFraudAwarenessWeek #StopCharityFraud #Governance #Transparency
A warm welcome to Lina Abdelsalam who joins us from The University of Sheffield for a placement. Lina is a third-year medical student.
It's great to have you with us, Lina!
#volunteering #placement #workexperience #ItsAGivingThing
It's great to have you with us, Lina!
#volunteering #placement #workexperience #ItsAGivingThing
December 3, 2025 at 12:41 PM
A warm welcome to Lina Abdelsalam who joins us from The University of Sheffield for a placement. Lina is a third-year medical student.
It's great to have you with us, Lina!
#volunteering #placement #workexperience #ItsAGivingThing
It's great to have you with us, Lina!
#volunteering #placement #workexperience #ItsAGivingThing
We’re excited to expand support for care leavers across Rotherham & Sheffield as part of the Care Leavers Programme! It's thanks to a new donation of £1.7m by the Henry Smith Foundation, announced by @ukcf.bsky.social 🎉
🔗 bit.ly/49Fw86y
#CommunityFoundations #CareLeavers #LocalImpact #SYCF
🔗 bit.ly/49Fw86y
#CommunityFoundations #CareLeavers #LocalImpact #SYCF
November 25, 2025 at 10:27 AM
We’re excited to expand support for care leavers across Rotherham & Sheffield as part of the Care Leavers Programme! It's thanks to a new donation of £1.7m by the Henry Smith Foundation, announced by @ukcf.bsky.social 🎉
🔗 bit.ly/49Fw86y
#CommunityFoundations #CareLeavers #LocalImpact #SYCF
🔗 bit.ly/49Fw86y
#CommunityFoundations #CareLeavers #LocalImpact #SYCF
🎉 Special night for our Celebration of Success event.
We awarded £2,000 to four fantastic community projects.
🌟Barnsley: Help 4 Homeless Veterans
🌟Doncaster: Worth Unlimited
🌟Rotherham: Better Today
🌟Sheffield: In2Change
Massive thanks to all those who support us and make this possible. 💜
#SYGN
We awarded £2,000 to four fantastic community projects.
🌟Barnsley: Help 4 Homeless Veterans
🌟Doncaster: Worth Unlimited
🌟Rotherham: Better Today
🌟Sheffield: In2Change
Massive thanks to all those who support us and make this possible. 💜
#SYGN
November 24, 2025 at 11:00 AM
🎉 Special night for our Celebration of Success event.
We awarded £2,000 to four fantastic community projects.
🌟Barnsley: Help 4 Homeless Veterans
🌟Doncaster: Worth Unlimited
🌟Rotherham: Better Today
🌟Sheffield: In2Change
Massive thanks to all those who support us and make this possible. 💜
#SYGN
We awarded £2,000 to four fantastic community projects.
🌟Barnsley: Help 4 Homeless Veterans
🌟Doncaster: Worth Unlimited
🌟Rotherham: Better Today
🌟Sheffield: In2Change
Massive thanks to all those who support us and make this possible. 💜
#SYGN
⏰ Final chance to get applications in for our Grants Officer vacancy. If you're passionate about the people and places of South Yorkshire and have excellent communication and organisational skills, then we want to hear from you! Deadline is 17 November, 5pm.
Apply 👉 www.sycf.org.uk/about-us/vac...
Apply 👉 www.sycf.org.uk/about-us/vac...
November 11, 2025 at 12:17 PM
⏰ Final chance to get applications in for our Grants Officer vacancy. If you're passionate about the people and places of South Yorkshire and have excellent communication and organisational skills, then we want to hear from you! Deadline is 17 November, 5pm.
Apply 👉 www.sycf.org.uk/about-us/vac...
Apply 👉 www.sycf.org.uk/about-us/vac...
Exciting news to share this morning!🎉
We've been shortlisted in the Best Not-For-Profit or Social Enterprise category at the 2025 unLTD Business Awards!
#proud #awardsuccess #southyorkshire
We've been shortlisted in the Best Not-For-Profit or Social Enterprise category at the 2025 unLTD Business Awards!
#proud #awardsuccess #southyorkshire
November 6, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Exciting news to share this morning!🎉
We've been shortlisted in the Best Not-For-Profit or Social Enterprise category at the 2025 unLTD Business Awards!
#proud #awardsuccess #southyorkshire
We've been shortlisted in the Best Not-For-Profit or Social Enterprise category at the 2025 unLTD Business Awards!
#proud #awardsuccess #southyorkshire
Last night, we we’re proud to join Community Foundation colleagues from across the UK at London’s Lancaster House to mark 50 years of place-based impact, hosted by @ukcf.bsky.social 🎉
What an incredible place to celebrate the impact of local giving. Here's to the next 50 years!
What an incredible place to celebrate the impact of local giving. Here's to the next 50 years!
November 4, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Last night, we we’re proud to join Community Foundation colleagues from across the UK at London’s Lancaster House to mark 50 years of place-based impact, hosted by @ukcf.bsky.social 🎉
What an incredible place to celebrate the impact of local giving. Here's to the next 50 years!
What an incredible place to celebrate the impact of local giving. Here's to the next 50 years!
We’re proud to see our own Michelle Dickinson, Head of Philanthropy and Programmes, join the board of trustees at High Green Development Trust. 👏💜
www.sycf.org.uk/our-impact/n...
#CommunityChampion #HighGreen #SYCF #GivingBack #LocalHeroes #trusteerole
www.sycf.org.uk/our-impact/n...
#CommunityChampion #HighGreen #SYCF #GivingBack #LocalHeroes #trusteerole
New trustee role for Michelle
High Green Development Trust has appointed Michelle Dickinson, Head of Philanthropy and Programmes at SYCF, as a new trustee.
www.sycf.org.uk
October 20, 2025 at 12:44 PM
We’re proud to see our own Michelle Dickinson, Head of Philanthropy and Programmes, join the board of trustees at High Green Development Trust. 👏💜
www.sycf.org.uk/our-impact/n...
#CommunityChampion #HighGreen #SYCF #GivingBack #LocalHeroes #trusteerole
www.sycf.org.uk/our-impact/n...
#CommunityChampion #HighGreen #SYCF #GivingBack #LocalHeroes #trusteerole
🌟 An outstanding group making a big difference...🌟 A group where volunteers are in the driving seat...🌟 A group with the highest standards in everything you do...Is this you?
The #KingsAward for Voluntary Service (KAVS) is open for applications kavs.dcms.gov.uk
#volunteersmakeadifference
The #KingsAward for Voluntary Service (KAVS) is open for applications kavs.dcms.gov.uk
#volunteersmakeadifference
October 15, 2025 at 1:05 PM
🌟 An outstanding group making a big difference...🌟 A group where volunteers are in the driving seat...🌟 A group with the highest standards in everything you do...Is this you?
The #KingsAward for Voluntary Service (KAVS) is open for applications kavs.dcms.gov.uk
#volunteersmakeadifference
The #KingsAward for Voluntary Service (KAVS) is open for applications kavs.dcms.gov.uk
#volunteersmakeadifference
We’re recruiting a Grants Officer to join our award-winning team!
💟2-year fixed term contract
💟30 hrs/week
💟£25,500 - £26,500 pro rata at £20,400 - £21,200
📅 Deadline 5pm, Monday 17th November 2025
www.sycf.org.uk/about-us/vac...
#jobs #southyorkshire #charityjobs #vacancy #joinourteam #SYCF
💟2-year fixed term contract
💟30 hrs/week
💟£25,500 - £26,500 pro rata at £20,400 - £21,200
📅 Deadline 5pm, Monday 17th November 2025
www.sycf.org.uk/about-us/vac...
#jobs #southyorkshire #charityjobs #vacancy #joinourteam #SYCF
Vacancies
The place to find all open paid or volunteer vacancies at South Yorkshire Community Foundation
www.sycf.org.uk
October 14, 2025 at 10:45 AM
We’re recruiting a Grants Officer to join our award-winning team!
💟2-year fixed term contract
💟30 hrs/week
💟£25,500 - £26,500 pro rata at £20,400 - £21,200
📅 Deadline 5pm, Monday 17th November 2025
www.sycf.org.uk/about-us/vac...
#jobs #southyorkshire #charityjobs #vacancy #joinourteam #SYCF
💟2-year fixed term contract
💟30 hrs/week
💟£25,500 - £26,500 pro rata at £20,400 - £21,200
📅 Deadline 5pm, Monday 17th November 2025
www.sycf.org.uk/about-us/vac...
#jobs #southyorkshire #charityjobs #vacancy #joinourteam #SYCF
Fantastic turnout for our Meet the Funder event with Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park this morning! 👋
It was brilliant to connect with so many diverse and inspiring community groups over coffee and cakes! Huge thanks to everyone who came along 🙏
It was brilliant to connect with so many diverse and inspiring community groups over coffee and cakes! Huge thanks to everyone who came along 🙏
October 9, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Fantastic turnout for our Meet the Funder event with Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park this morning! 👋
It was brilliant to connect with so many diverse and inspiring community groups over coffee and cakes! Huge thanks to everyone who came along 🙏
It was brilliant to connect with so many diverse and inspiring community groups over coffee and cakes! Huge thanks to everyone who came along 🙏
🎉 We’re celebrating! 🏆Hot on the heels of our shortlisting for the Doncaster Chamber Business Awards 2025, we’re thrilled to have been named Best Regional Community Grant Giving Foundation 2025 at the Business Elite Awards!
October 8, 2025 at 10:37 AM
🎉 We’re celebrating! 🏆Hot on the heels of our shortlisting for the Doncaster Chamber Business Awards 2025, we’re thrilled to have been named Best Regional Community Grant Giving Foundation 2025 at the Business Elite Awards!
Our latest newsletter's out now! In this issue:
🏆 We're celebrating an awards double!
🍽️ Details of an exciting new project with top chef Chris Hanson
💷 How SYCF's supporting Barnsley Main to preserve the borough's mining legacy
bit.ly/4q42NbR
#newsletter #SYCF #itsagivingthing #awardssuccess
🏆 We're celebrating an awards double!
🍽️ Details of an exciting new project with top chef Chris Hanson
💷 How SYCF's supporting Barnsley Main to preserve the borough's mining legacy
bit.ly/4q42NbR
#newsletter #SYCF #itsagivingthing #awardssuccess
October 6, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Our latest newsletter's out now! In this issue:
🏆 We're celebrating an awards double!
🍽️ Details of an exciting new project with top chef Chris Hanson
💷 How SYCF's supporting Barnsley Main to preserve the borough's mining legacy
bit.ly/4q42NbR
#newsletter #SYCF #itsagivingthing #awardssuccess
🏆 We're celebrating an awards double!
🍽️ Details of an exciting new project with top chef Chris Hanson
💷 How SYCF's supporting Barnsley Main to preserve the borough's mining legacy
bit.ly/4q42NbR
#newsletter #SYCF #itsagivingthing #awardssuccess
Meet the Funder comes to Barnsley! Come and chat to us at Barnsley Town Hall for free funding advice. Experts from our Grants and SYFAB teams, plus representatives from Barnsley CVS will be on hand to answer your questions!
#fundingadvice #communitysupport #barnsleyevent
#fundingadvice #communitysupport #barnsleyevent
September 30, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Meet the Funder comes to Barnsley! Come and chat to us at Barnsley Town Hall for free funding advice. Experts from our Grants and SYFAB teams, plus representatives from Barnsley CVS will be on hand to answer your questions!
#fundingadvice #communitysupport #barnsleyevent
#fundingadvice #communitysupport #barnsleyevent
What a fantastic afternoon in Rotherham for BBC Sheffield's 2025 Make a Difference Awards!
So many inspirational people and local heroes in one room to celebrate everything that makes South Yorkshire so special.💜
#MakeADifference #LocalHeroes #Community #SouthYorkshire #ATreeforEveryone #SYCF
So many inspirational people and local heroes in one room to celebrate everything that makes South Yorkshire so special.💜
#MakeADifference #LocalHeroes #Community #SouthYorkshire #ATreeforEveryone #SYCF
September 29, 2025 at 9:13 AM
What a fantastic afternoon in Rotherham for BBC Sheffield's 2025 Make a Difference Awards!
So many inspirational people and local heroes in one room to celebrate everything that makes South Yorkshire so special.💜
#MakeADifference #LocalHeroes #Community #SouthYorkshire #ATreeforEveryone #SYCF
So many inspirational people and local heroes in one room to celebrate everything that makes South Yorkshire so special.💜
#MakeADifference #LocalHeroes #Community #SouthYorkshire #ATreeforEveryone #SYCF
We’ve extended the application deadline for our SYFAB Manager role!
📅 You've now got until Friday, 26 September, 5pm to apply!
Find all the details and a full job description on our website.
www.sycf.org.uk/about-us/vac...
#JobOpportunity #CharityJobs #SouthYorkshireJobs #Recruiting #JoinUs
📅 You've now got until Friday, 26 September, 5pm to apply!
Find all the details and a full job description on our website.
www.sycf.org.uk/about-us/vac...
#JobOpportunity #CharityJobs #SouthYorkshireJobs #Recruiting #JoinUs
September 24, 2025 at 12:27 PM
We’ve extended the application deadline for our SYFAB Manager role!
📅 You've now got until Friday, 26 September, 5pm to apply!
Find all the details and a full job description on our website.
www.sycf.org.uk/about-us/vac...
#JobOpportunity #CharityJobs #SouthYorkshireJobs #Recruiting #JoinUs
📅 You've now got until Friday, 26 September, 5pm to apply!
Find all the details and a full job description on our website.
www.sycf.org.uk/about-us/vac...
#JobOpportunity #CharityJobs #SouthYorkshireJobs #Recruiting #JoinUs
Fire safety first 🔥
Our team took part in an important fire drill at The Campus - our HQ in High Green.
A big shout-out to Alison Wade, our Finance Manager & Fire Warden, guiding us all with calm professionalism. 👏
#SafetyFirst #FireDrill #TeamSYCF #CommunityMatters #PreparedTogether
Our team took part in an important fire drill at The Campus - our HQ in High Green.
A big shout-out to Alison Wade, our Finance Manager & Fire Warden, guiding us all with calm professionalism. 👏
#SafetyFirst #FireDrill #TeamSYCF #CommunityMatters #PreparedTogether
September 22, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Fire safety first 🔥
Our team took part in an important fire drill at The Campus - our HQ in High Green.
A big shout-out to Alison Wade, our Finance Manager & Fire Warden, guiding us all with calm professionalism. 👏
#SafetyFirst #FireDrill #TeamSYCF #CommunityMatters #PreparedTogether
Our team took part in an important fire drill at The Campus - our HQ in High Green.
A big shout-out to Alison Wade, our Finance Manager & Fire Warden, guiding us all with calm professionalism. 👏
#SafetyFirst #FireDrill #TeamSYCF #CommunityMatters #PreparedTogether