Funding for Projects that Support Disadvantaged Young People (UK) Grants of over £10,000 per project are available through the BBC Children in Need Main Grants programme to not-for-profit organisations and schools that work with young people who are experiencing disadvantage through illness, distress, abuse or neglect; any kind of disability; behavioural or psychological difficulties; and … Continue reading BBC Children in Need: Funding for projects that support disadvantaged young people
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Opportunity Sheffield is the employment and skills service within Sheffield City Council.
Final call for Teacake Club – Friday 30th Nov
If you'd like to attend the Teacake Club meeting on Friday 30th November but have not yet reserved your place, please contact Opportunity Sheffield ASAP on opportunity@sheffield.gov.uk Phil is busily compiling the agenda for the final meeting of 2018 - it promises to be a festive feast of employability news and info. We hope you … Continue reading Final call for Teacake Club – Friday 30th Nov
FACES offers free tickets to Next Steps event on Thu 10 Jan
Sheffield City Council's Family And Community Education Services (FACES) has FREE tickets available for its 'Next Steps' open event on Thursday 10th January 2019. The event is for all adult learners who have previously studied at or are currently undertaking Level 1 and level 2 functional skills qualifications and others who aspire to undertake these … Continue reading FACES offers free tickets to Next Steps event on Thu 10 Jan
Free Maths and IT Functional Skills Training starts at Shef Utd on Tues 4th Dec
Sheffield United Community Foundation has places available on Level 1 Functional Skills courses in Maths and IT starting on Tuesday 4th December. The free 15-week courses will be delivered at Bramall Lane (3 hours per week). Criteria for enrolment is as follows: Level 2 qualification or below Seeking employment Earning £15,000pa or less Contact details … Continue reading Free Maths and IT Functional Skills Training starts at Shef Utd on Tues 4th Dec
SOAR Community to host McDonald’s Recruitment Open Day
SOAR Community is to host a McDonald's Recruitment Open Day on Tuesday 27th November from 10am to 2pm. The event will take place at SOAR Community in Firth Park, 19 Bellhouse Road, Sheffield, S5 6HJ. McDonald's has a range of part- and full-time jobs available for crew staff, to work both day and night shifts. … Continue reading SOAR Community to host McDonald’s Recruitment Open Day
Yorkshire Sport Foundation / Active Burngreave reschedules training opportunity
Yorkshire Sport Foundation has rescheduled a FREE training opportunity for Wednesday 12th December 10am – 12pm at Verdon Recreation Centre, Verdon Street, Sheffield, S3 9QS. The Community Activator course has been funded by Active Burngreave, with the aim of developing a strong local workforce, who are able to deliver activities in the future. The training … Continue reading Yorkshire Sport Foundation / Active Burngreave reschedules training opportunity
ACT Winter Fair on Thurs 6th Dec in Firvale – stalls available
Aspiring Communities Together is organising a Winter Fair, to take place on Thursday 6th December from 10am to 6pm at the Firvale Centre, Earl Marshal Road, S4 8LB. There will be a range of activites including jumble stalls, face painting and henna, a raffle and refreshments/catering throughout the day. There will also be information stands … Continue reading ACT Winter Fair on Thurs 6th Dec in Firvale – stalls available
RSVP – invitation to next Teacake Club meeting on Fri 30th Nov
The next Teacake Club meeting will take place on Friday 30th November, hosted by Wise Ability at Edisons Coffee, 2-4 York Street. Sheffield, S1 2ER. The meeting will take place in the usual morning timeslot from 9:30am-12pm. Please RSVP to confirm your attendance and request a slot on the agenda, should you wish to share your … Continue reading RSVP – invitation to next Teacake Club meeting on Fri 30th Nov
SHU Progress offers support with Sheffield Hallam University applications
If you are thinking of applying for a course at Sheffield Hallam University, you could be eligible for support with the application process. SHU Progress offers a range of support services including a personal contact at the university, workshops, personal visits, and support with costs. Contact details: For further information, please contact: Email: shu-progress@shu.ac.uk … Continue reading SHU Progress offers support with Sheffield Hallam University applications
Free Maths and English classes for unemployed adults at The Source
The Source Skills Academy is running FREE MATHS AND ENGLISH classes for unemployed adults, aged 19 plus and on benefits – Entry Level 3 to Level 2. The courses start on Wednesday 14th November on a rolling programme, delivered for 2.5 hour sessions each subject on Wednesdays at 300 Meadowhall Way, Sheffield, S9 1EA. People can … Continue reading Free Maths and English classes for unemployed adults at The Source
Introducing… Shelter’s Specialist Debt Advice Service
Shelter's Specialist Debt Advice Service offers support to debt & money advisers who have complex case queries. In case you haven’t already heard of the service, here’s a quick overview: The service is delivered by Shelter, and funded by the Money Advice Service The service in its current form was launched in October 2017, having previously … Continue reading Introducing… Shelter’s Specialist Debt Advice Service
SAYiT invites guests to Word Aids Day event on 1st Dec
Local charity SAYiT would like to promote a Word Aids Day event taking place at Scotia Works on December 1st between 12:30pm and 4:30pm. There will be a room for contemplation and remembrance, the opportunity to light candles, write a commemoration and get information. The theme this year is ‘Rock the Ribbon’. SAYiT is also having an … Continue reading SAYiT invites guests to Word Aids Day event on 1st Dec
