An event to raise money to support survivors of human trafficking is being held next month at Crookes social club.
The event will take place at 7:30pm on Friday 17th May and will include a mix of traditional Irish folk dancing lead by a local Ceilidh band.
No tickets are required for entry – instead small donations will be accepted on the door which will go towards Sheffield based charity Snowdrop Project.
Niamh Grant, 24, volunteer for Snowdrop project said: “we wanted it to be a community event as well as a fundraiser and we wanted it to be accessible.
That’s why we made it so people could just contribute what they felt was appropriate or what they’re willing to donate.”
The charity aims to support survivors of human trafficking through means of house renovations and community activities, as well as counselling to help survivors cope with the psychological impact of their experiences.
Last year Snowdrop project supported over 270 survivors across their services, including 119 children who benefitted from community activity sessions.
Sonia Bennett, 41, from Crookes said: “It’s an important cause that not a lot of people pay attention to, and I will definitely be attending.”
“I think it’s good to do different things to raise awareness. I’ve never heard of ceilidh dancing but I’m excited to see what its all about.”
Money raised on the night will go towards a fundraiser for Snowdrop project’s climb Mount Kilimanjaro in August, which Niamh will be participating in.
Niamh said: “We have to raise £8000 for the climb.
I’ve always Irish danced so I’ve always loved ceilidh and I thought it would be quite a nice event to get everyone together.”
Niamh has taken part in other big events for Snowdrop Project in the past, including running a full half marathon.
She said: “It was really good. The crowd were phenomenal.
“I ran the whole thing, so I was very proud. And it was nice to have the families from the school where I teach, and my family come to watch.”