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Mesothelioma Research Centre raising money for charity in Fitness February

Mesothelioma Research Centre raising money for charity in Fitness February

by Sasha Spencer | Feb 23, 2024 | Charity, Community, Front Page Highlights, Health, Top stories, Top Story - Home Page Lead, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

The Mesothelioma UK Research Centre at the University of Sheffield is taking part in #FitnessFebruary to raise funds for charity. The team of six are currently at the top of the leader board having covered 762.5km by walking, running, cycling and swimming,...
The Sheffield Cats Shelter opens new charity shop in Broomhill

The Sheffield Cats Shelter opens new charity shop in Broomhill

by Amara Keeling | Feb 23, 2024 | Charity, Community, Front Page Highlights, News, Top Story 4 - Home Page Picture

The Sheffield Cats Shelter has opened its newest charity shop on Crookes Road to help more cats and kittens in need across the city.  The shop was officially unveiled with a ribbon cutting on Thursday 22nd February at noon by the charity’s patron, former Dancing...
Sheffield charity Friends International hosts culture exchange dumpling-making event

Sheffield charity Friends International hosts culture exchange dumpling-making event

by Rose Xu | Feb 23, 2024 | Charity, Community, Culture, Front Page Highlights, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Photo Credit: Friends International. Friends International, a registered charity with a mission to help international students, is hosting a dumpling-making event tomorrow to celebrate the Chinese Lantern Festival.   The charity has supported over 11,900...
South Yorkshire encouraged to ‘give nature a helping hand’ with pocket forests initiative

South Yorkshire encouraged to ‘give nature a helping hand’ with pocket forests initiative

by Lara Parsons | Feb 22, 2024 | Charity, Environment, News, Top Story 4 - Home Page Picture

The mayor of South Yorkshire is taking major steps towards fulfilling his commitment to planting a tree for every person in South Yorkshire.  Mayor Oliver Coppard is working with The Conservation Volunteers (TCV), a national project that works with thousands of...
“Even if it’s not yourself, pass the message on”: New men’s suicide prevention group opens in Rotherham

“Even if it’s not yourself, pass the message on”: New men’s suicide prevention group opens in Rotherham

by Cerys Jones | Feb 22, 2024 | Charity, Top Story - Home Page Lead

Male suicide prevention charity Andy’s Man Club has opened a fourth group in Rotherham to give men a space to talk about their mental health. The club, founded in 2016, provides free peer support groups to encourage men to discuss their mental health. The new...
Parish Council uses £47,000 lottery funding for ‘fantastic’ meals on wheels project

Parish Council uses £47,000 lottery funding for ‘fantastic’ meals on wheels project

by Ruth George | Feb 22, 2024 | Charity, News, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

Volunteers at a community centre have been providing hundreds of hot meals to vulnerable people in Brinsworth, thanks to lottery funding. Brinsworth Parish Council was awarded £47,000 by The National Lottery Community Fund in January. They have created...
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