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‘A sleeping bag should not be a home’: Sheffield homeless charity to tackle Half Marathon in sleeping bags

‘A sleeping bag should not be a home’: Sheffield homeless charity to tackle Half Marathon in sleeping bags

by Megan Pocock | Mar 21, 2025 | Charity, Community, Health, Top Story 3 - Home Page sub 2

A team from Sheffield’s Archer Project will once again take on the city’s Half Marathon this Sunday, running in sleeping bags to raise awareness and funds for homelessness.  Joe Logan, head of fundraising and one of the runners, emphasised that the challenge is...
Successful SWFC anti-violence against women scheme draws to a close

Successful SWFC anti-violence against women scheme draws to a close

by Leah Massingham | Mar 14, 2025 | Charity, Community, Education, Sport

A scheme teaching young people about violence against women and girls has “educated males and empowered females” Youth manager says, as the campaign nears its conclusion. A ten month initiative by Sheffield Wednesday FC Community Programme ‘One...
Rugby club’s Motor Neurone Disease fundraiser sees £530 in donations from shirt sales alone

Rugby club’s Motor Neurone Disease fundraiser sees £530 in donations from shirt sales alone

by Ben Foster | Mar 14, 2025 | Charity, Community, Sport

A fundraiser event started by Hallamshire RUFC on JustGiving has seen over £2000 raised, with over a quarter of donations coming from shirt sales. The club-designed shirts will be given out at a charity rugby match on April 26, where four rugby clubs will compete for...
Watch: South Yorkshire charity hosts their first ‘suicide comedy night’

Watch: South Yorkshire charity hosts their first ‘suicide comedy night’

by Charlotte Colley | Mar 14, 2025 | Charity, Community, News, Uncategorised

Suicide Sucks hosted it’s first comedy night, Stand Up To Suicide, last night to raise awareness of the suicidal feelings many people face in their lifetime.  The event, which took place at Broad Close Farm Campsite in Barnsley, saw an evening of comedy acts,...
Sport stars to feature in Sheffield neurodiversity exhibition

Sport stars to feature in Sheffield neurodiversity exhibition

by Charlotte Colley | Mar 14, 2025 | Charity, Community, News, Sport, Top Story - Home Page Lead

A portrait exhibition that aims to spark conversations, amplify voices and foster acceptance around neurodiversity in sport is set to open in Sheffield later this month. Launching during Neurodiversity Awareness Week, Beyond the Label, a project by photographer Jade...
1.5k raised for Sheffield cat shelter to keep cats warm this spring

1.5k raised for Sheffield cat shelter to keep cats warm this spring

by Abby Thompson | Mar 13, 2025 | Charity

As part of their mission to look after the cats in their care The Sheffield Cats Shelter have raised over £1.5k to keep them warm. The Cosy Cats campaign finishes at the end of March with a final target of £5k. Jordan Jonathan, The Sheffield Cats Shelter apprentice,...
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