‘A cause that’s close to everyone’s hearts’: Sheffield Uni students raise money for local children’s hospital

by Jamie Oliver-Rocha | Mar 3, 2023 | Charity, Sport, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

Sports societies at the University of Sheffield are coming together to run, walk or cycle 5000 miles within the month to gain donations to help support the Sheffield’s Children Hospital.  The organiser, Abbie Hand from the Stunt Cheer society, is trying to get as many...

Sheffield group to ‘climb Everest’ for domestic violence charity

by Daisy Kimpton | Mar 3, 2023 | Charity, Sport, Top Story - Home Page Lead

A group of volunteers and charity workers are climbing the height of Everest to raise money for Vida, a charity that supports survivors of domestic abuse.  They’re hoping to climb the height of Everest by May and are doing this throughout the year in Sheffield....

Sheffield cathedral holds vigil to mark one year of Ukraine war

by Jessica Whitaker | Feb 24, 2023 | Charity, Top stories, Top Story - Home Page Lead

People of Sheffield gathered at the cathedral to attend an emotional, candle-lit vigil to remember those affected by the tragedy in Ukraine. The ceremony, which started at 7pm, had photos pinned up across the cathedral of young children and families affected by the...

Sheffield food blogger raises money for charity after her father dies from cancer

by Ming Gana | Feb 23, 2023 | Charity, Health, News, Top Story - Home Page Lead

A food blogger who posts about the city’s foodie delights has raised more than £3,000 for charity in less than a month after her father died from cancer. Kerre Chen who runs the account @indpndntshef on Instagram and has more than 23k followers, began a...

Mayor of South Yorkshire opens LGBTQ+ charity’s new building

by Eleanor Jones | Feb 17, 2023 | Charity, Community, News, Top Story 2 - Home Page sub 1

Oliver Coppard, the South Yorkshire Mayor, has officially opened a new building for LGBTQ+ charity SAYiT on Division Street in Sheffield. Speaking at the opening event on Friday, Mr Coppard said: “I’m here to show my support, as fundamentally I want South...

“Letter to Heaven” post-boxes to be placed around Sheffield as tribute to mother of three

by Oliver Haley | Feb 9, 2023 | Charity, Community, News

The tragic death of a mother-of-three has inspired a campaign to introduce “Letter to Heaven” post-boxes at cemeteries across Sheffield. After losing her life in a battle with cancer last December, Katie Hawxwell, 39 from Woodseats, left behind her partner and three...