An Employment & Skills Strategy is being developed for Sheffield, with KADA Research and Ekosgen appointed to deliver the project. The consultant organisations will work in partnership to conduct research, engage widely with stakeholders and produce the strategy, having emerged successful from a competitive tender process co-ordinated by Sheffield City Council (SCC) on behalf of … Continue reading Sheffield Employment & Skills Strategy to be developed by KADA Research and Ekosgen →

Lloyds support charities that help people overcome complex issues that don’t have simple solutions, issues like homelessness, domestic abuse and addiction. These make life much harder for people; deepening trauma, impacting health and wellbeing, leading to poverty and destitution, and preventing people from being able to fulfil their potential.    Small, local, specialist charities play a … Continue reading Lloyds funding for specialist small charities now open →

The Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) and Integrated Care System (ICS) Working Together: One Year On event will take place on Friday 1 December from 9:15am-4:15pm and be held at St Mary's Church Conference Centre, Bramall Lane, S2 4QZ. This event aims to celebrate the achievements of the South Yorkshire VCSE Alliance in its … Continue reading VCSE and ICS Working Together: One Year On conference to take place on Fri 1 Dec →

There will be a South Yorkshire Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) and Integrated Care system alliance event taking place on Monday 16 October from 3pm-5pm. The event will take place online and attendees can expect to: Find out more about progress on VCSE participation within the Integrated Care System Hear from VCSE colleagues who … Continue reading VCSE and ICS Working Together event to take place on Mon 16 Oct →

Written by Showroom Cinema - BFI Film Academy Short Course 2023/24 - Showroom Workstation - Sheffield Photo by CineDirektor FILMS on Pexels.com We are excited to announce that we will be delivering the BFI Film Academy Short Course programme for 2023/24! We are searching for 20 talented, enthusiastic and hard-working 16-19 years olds from the … Continue reading Applications open for BFI Film Academy training scheme starting Thurs 9 Nov →

Grants of up to £2,500 are available for projects which empower disadvantaged young people aged 11 -25 in the UK to fulfil their potential by providing safe social spaces, mentoring, work, and social skills.  The funding is being made available through the KFC Community Grants Foundation and is available to local charities, registered community interest … Continue reading Applications for KFC Foundation Community Grants now open →

Amey is holding a Journey to Work event on Wednesday 12 September from 10am-2pm. The event will take place at Concord Sports Centre, Shiregreen Lane, S5 6AE. Attendees will have the chance to explore and take part in: Searching for local job vacancies at Amey, Sheffield City Council, Hayes and other local employers Development of … Continue reading Amey to hold Journey to Work event on Weds 13 Sept →

Non - Profit Growth (NPG) (https://nonprofitgrowth.co.uk/) recognise the unique challenges faced by community organisations, especially when it comes to grant fundraising. September is one of the pivotal months in the grant fundraising calendar. With a new season approaching, many foundations and grant-making organisations renew their funding efforts. NPG want to help organisations navigate the intricate … Continue reading Free to access Grant Funding Consultation taking place in September →

https://www.thestar.co.uk/news/swedish-firm-aira-snaps-up-all-seasons-energy-in-sheffield-4275905 A Swedish firm, Aira, has snapped up a Sheffield clean energy company pledging to create more than 100 jobs and apprenticeships. Aira says it will also set up an academy to train ‘hundreds’ of installers as part of its expansion plans. The firm has acquired All Seasons Energy, based at Meadowbrook Park, Halfway, which claims … Continue reading Swedish firm to bring 100 green jobs to Sheffield →

The Charity Commission’s latest research into public trust in charities has been published and finds that trust in charities has marginally increased at a time when trust in other institutions has flatlined or fallen. When compared to 10 other institutions, only trust in doctors is rated higher. Trust in charities however has not returned to … Continue reading Charity Commission research into public trust and confidence in charities →

Written by National Lottery Community Fund This funding is for organisations that support people and communities under severe pressure because of the increased cost of living. By community we mean people living in the same local area. Our main priority is to fund organisations supporting low-income households and individuals. You can apply for between £10,000 … Continue reading Applications now open for The Community Organisations Cost of Living Fund →