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Sheffield Cat Shelter begins fundraising efforts for new building

Sheffield Cat Shelter begins fundraising efforts for new building

by Lewis Kennedy | May 2, 2025 | Charity, Community, News, Uncategorised, Watch

The Sheffield Cat Shelter in Broomhall has began its fundraising efforts to move out and into a new building. The charity has been running for 128 years helping around 300 cats annually. The Broomhall shelter first moved into its residency at Travis Place after being...
Community rallies to support animal charity after van theft

Community rallies to support animal charity after van theft

by Rosie Wallace | May 2, 2025 | Charity, Community, Crime, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

An animal charity, that was left devastated after its rescue van was stolen and destroyed, says it has been “overwhelmed” by the wave of support from the local community and beyond. Adoptapaws, based in Hilltop, Rotherham, faced a major setback last week when its...
Watch: Sheffield Action on Plastic host sustainable market in city centre

Watch: Sheffield Action on Plastic host sustainable market in city centre

by George Stanton | May 2, 2025 | Charity, Community, Culture, News, Watch

Speaking at a sustainable market event set up by his charity, Sheffield Action on Plastic, Greg Hewitt explained how small changes to people’s lifestyles in reducing single-use plastic could have a huge environmental benefit. As well as supporting local...
Sheffield cat charity celebrates its 128th birthday

Sheffield cat charity celebrates its 128th birthday

by Will Russell | May 1, 2025 | Charity, News

The Sheffield Cats Shelter is hosting an event to celebrate their 128th birthday, raising money to help buy a new building.  Their current site has helped shelter cats for over 50 years, however, due to its age, it has become outdated for their current...
Sheffield Environment Weeks celebrates over 40 years

Sheffield Environment Weeks celebrates over 40 years

by Malise Manso | May 1, 2025 | Charity, Community, News

Sheffield Environment Weeks is back and bigger than ever, with an exciting programme of 99 events taking place across the city running from 26 April to 5 June. Now in its 41st year, the much-loved initiative brings together communities, local groups and volunteers to...
Sheffield bereavement strategy plans to suit city’s needs for next 25 years and beyond 

Sheffield bereavement strategy plans to suit city’s needs for next 25 years and beyond 

by Jane Ampiah | Apr 4, 2025 | Charity, Community, Culture

The council has been developing a strategy to make sure high quality bereavement services are produced for years to come.  The absence of strategy has led to several challenges, including limited burial space, deteriorating infrastructure and outdated funding...
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