Dog found by RSPCA ‘barely alive’ finds new forever home

by Laurel Beach | Mar 21, 2024 | Charity, Uncategorised

A dog described as a “walking skeleton” when found in Barnsley has undergone a huge transformation in RSPCA care and found a loving new home. Luca was barely alive, terrified and couldn’t move when he was found by South Yorkshire Police in April 2023. RSPCA inspector...

Jon McClure announced as celebrity guest for Sheffield Wednesday fundraising event for the homeless

by Amelia Cox | Mar 15, 2024 | Charity, News, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

Reverend and the Makers frontman Jon McClure has been announced as the celebrity guest at the upcoming charity event Night Owls Sleep Over. Due to take place on Friday, 22 March, the Sheffield Wednesday Community programme has partnered with Roundabout to raise money...

Charity music event for refugees to be held in Sheffield tonight

by Georgia Cook | Mar 15, 2024 | Charity, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

Survivors of modern slavery and LGBTQ+ asylum seekers will be supported through an evening of fundraising for local charities.  Student Action for Refugees (STAR) Sheffield are hosting a Refugee Rhythms event tonight in a heritage site in Sheffield. The DJs and...

Sheffield charity delivering ‘safe place to sleep’ project after surge in demand for cots

by Isobelle Castro | Mar 15, 2024 | Charity, News, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

A Sheffield charity is working with the Mayor of South Yorkshire to ensure babies have safe places to sleep after hearing reports of infants sleeping in bouncy chairs and baths. Sheffield Baby Basics, Glossop Road, have seen a surge in demand after hearing families...

Man climbs height of Everest in mental health challenge after cousin took her own life

by Robin Hibbs | Mar 15, 2024 | Charity, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

A hospitality worker from Sheffield has raised over £1,500 for a mental health charity in memory of his cousin. Simon Watts, from Greystones, spent last weekend walking and running up and down the hill in Bingham Park, to climb the height of the world’s highest...

Hillsborough football stadium to host sleepover to raise money for homeless

by Madeleine Lake | Mar 14, 2024 | Charity, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Sheffield Wednesday Community Programme has partnered with Roundabout charity to organise a sleepover in Hillsborough stadium to raise money for homelessness. The event is not only an experience for Sheffield Wednesday fans, but for families looking for a night of...