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Watch: South Yorkshire charity hosts their first ‘suicide comedy night’

Watch: South Yorkshire charity hosts their first ‘suicide comedy night’

by Charlotte Colley | Mar 14, 2025 | Charity, Community, News, Uncategorised

Suicide Sucks hosted it’s first comedy night, Stand Up To Suicide, last night to raise awareness of the suicidal feelings many people face in their lifetime.  The event, which took place at Broad Close Farm Campsite in Barnsley, saw an evening of comedy acts,...
Sport stars to feature in Sheffield neurodiversity exhibition

Sport stars to feature in Sheffield neurodiversity exhibition

by Charlotte Colley | Mar 14, 2025 | Charity, Community, News, Sport, Top Story - Home Page Lead

A portrait exhibition that aims to spark conversations, amplify voices and foster acceptance around neurodiversity in sport is set to open in Sheffield later this month. Launching during Neurodiversity Awareness Week, Beyond the Label, a project by photographer Jade...
Night out Safe Squares returns to Sheffield for a third year

Night out Safe Squares returns to Sheffield for a third year

by Charlotte Colley | Feb 14, 2025 | News, Uncategorised

The Safe Square service returns to Sheffield for 2025, running on specific dates up until the end of March, offering services such as a medical treatment unit trailer, a privately funded ambulance and multiple heated tents.  The scheme’s aim is to offer...
Funding secures support for Sheffielders struggling with grief and loss

Funding secures support for Sheffielders struggling with grief and loss

by Charlotte Colley | Feb 14, 2025 | Charity, News

Community-led program Compassionate Sheffield have said a £400,000 five year funding scheme will allow them to continue to support people with their experiences of death and bereavement.  Compassionate Sheffield, established in 2021, aims to create safe-spaces for...
Boxing match to raise funds for life-saving bleed kits for all Sheffield schools

Boxing match to raise funds for life-saving bleed kits for all Sheffield schools

by Charlotte Colley | Feb 14, 2025 | Charity, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Plans to install life-saving bleed kits in every Sheffield school have been announced by a South-Yorkshire charity with funds being raised by a boxing match.  Fuse Alternative Provision is a Sheffield-based initiative which aims to educate young people who have...

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