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Small businesses across Sheffield going plastic free ahead of Earth Day 

Small businesses across Sheffield going plastic free ahead of Earth Day 

by Marie Touray | Apr 18, 2024 | Charity, Community, Environment, Watch

With Earth Day 2024 approaching, small businesses across Sheffield took on an environmentally friendly approach with plastic free products. The Earth Day theme this year is planet vs plastic and the World Wildlife Fund has announced that their focus is tackling...
Sharrow Vale Market calls for volunteers in biggest event yet

Sharrow Vale Market calls for volunteers in biggest event yet

by Matthew Galloway | Apr 18, 2024 | Charity, Community, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Sharrow Vale Market returns bigger than ever this Sunday from 12pm-4pm with 105 stalls expected to fill the street with food, clothes, crafts, and music. The non-profit event raises money for local charities and community spaces such as the planters on Sharrow Vale...
‘Rock your Socks’ – raising awareness on World Down’s Syndrome Day

‘Rock your Socks’ – raising awareness on World Down’s Syndrome Day

by Rose Xu | Mar 22, 2024 | Charity, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Sheffield Mencap & Gateway launched its annual ‘Rock Your Socks’ campaign this month, aimed at raising awareness and funding for individuals with learning disabilities, especially for Down’s Syndrome.  Coinciding with World Down’s Syndrome Day on 21...
Council plans to allocate nearly £80,000 to tackle homelessness in Sheffield

Council plans to allocate nearly £80,000 to tackle homelessness in Sheffield

by Anabella Prodan | Mar 21, 2024 | Charity, Community, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

Sheffield Housing Policy Committee is committed to continue its partnership with the Roundabout Charity for the Rough Sleeper Initiative Programme. In support of the Government’s strategy to End Rough Sleeping, Sheffield City Council was awarded over £4,000,000 by the...
Rotherham youth group leader calls for ‘vital’ funding and support from council

Rotherham youth group leader calls for ‘vital’ funding and support from council

by Ruth George | Mar 21, 2024 | Charity, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

A youth group leader has called for more funding from the Government and local councils as she single-handedly supports vulnerable girls in Rotherham. Michelle Roberts, 48, started ‘Rise Up’ after her work at a hostel highlighted a lack of personal...
Fortnightly men’s mental health walk coming to Sheffield

Fortnightly men’s mental health walk coming to Sheffield

by Ed Stansfield | Mar 21, 2024 | Charity, Front Page Highlights, News

A mental health charity that organises regular walks for men in an attempt to alleviate loneliness has expanded to Sheffield. Men living in the city are encouraged to take part and discuss any issues or problems they may have with the walk leaders and fellow walkers....
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