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Aspiring Cancer Research scientist runs Sheffield Half Marathon in Support of Cancer Research UK

Aspiring Cancer Research scientist runs Sheffield Half Marathon in Support of Cancer Research UK

by Clara Iglesias Romero | Mar 26, 2026 | Charity, News, Uncategorised

An 18-year-old aspiring cancer research scientist is running the Sheffield Half Marathon this Sunday in support of Cancer Research UK. Amy Prescott decided to run her first marathon as a New Year’s resolution. She decided to support Cancer Research, a personal...
Sheffield Hospitals Charity hands out handmade flowers to highlight women’s health inequalities

Sheffield Hospitals Charity hands out handmade flowers to highlight women’s health inequalities

by Annie Downer | Mar 26, 2026 | Charity, Community, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Handmade yellow mimosa flowers and wristbands were handed out around Sheffield City Centre to help raise awareness of the #NoWomanLeftBehind campaign. The campaign aims to tackle women’s health inequalities across Sheffield and tries to donate at least £2.5 million...
Ex-offender fundraises for new gym equipment to help keep Sheffield’s youth off the streets

Ex-offender fundraises for new gym equipment to help keep Sheffield’s youth off the streets

by Lara Groom | Mar 20, 2026 | Charity, Community, Top stories

A coach is raising money for new gym equipment so he can support at-risk youth, helping them through training in the gym to keep them off the streets and transform their lives.  Pop Haywood, 69, is an ex-offender who turned his life around after spending 17 years...
WATCH: Giving people a second chance: the Sheffield charity tackling homelessness head-on

WATCH: Giving people a second chance: the Sheffield charity tackling homelessness head-on

by Alexander Lloyd | Mar 20, 2026 | Charity, Community, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1, Watch

Emmaus Sheffield have opened up a stall at the Kelham Flea Market in the aim of appealing to a more diverse range of customers and to give homeless people a second chance at work. @emmaussheffield #kelhamflea #charityshop #Sheffield #emmaus #emmaussheffield ♬...
New production studio launched for adults with additional needs

New production studio launched for adults with additional needs

by Louie Carvacho | Mar 19, 2026 | Charity, Education, News, Uncategorised

Sheffield based charity ‘Work Ltd Studio’ support students with additional needs to be part of professional film productions, working with businesses and organisations within the Sheffield community. The project is headed by Adam McGrath and Callum Wear,...
Sheffield cancer charity sets goals after £20k raised in half-marathon

Sheffield cancer charity sets goals after £20k raised in half-marathon

by Hannah Hateley | Mar 13, 2026 | Charity, News, Uncategorised

The Weston Park Cancer charity has shared details about their aims and upcoming events as they prepare for the Sheffield half marathon at the end of the month, having raised over £20,000 last year.  Fundraising support assistant, Rebecca Riley said: “We were so...
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