May is Dementia Friendly Month in Sheffield, drawing attention to what people can do to help those with the disease, as well as what they can do to prevent it. There are around 7,000 people over the age of 65 living with dementia in the city, and one in three people...
A Sheffield woman has set up a GoFundMe campaign to purchase books which will be donated to vulnerable children and families across the city. Louise Knowles, 34, is an independent Usborne organiser and is aiming to raise £600 through generous donations from the...
The Link Community Hub in Stradbroke has plans to introduce ‘Tea for Two’: a new initiative that aims to bring locals back together. The purpose of the event is to help minimize the social isolation that has occurred due to lockdown rules preventing in-person meetups....
A Rotherham mother and daughter took part in a skydive to raise money for the motor neurone disorder charity, Paces. Grace and Ruth Wallbank added a selfless twist on the extreme sport by fundraising for the New Homes appeal, which aims to increase adult living...
SHEFFIELD’S largest outdoor BMX track is set to fully reopen this week after thousands of pounds of donations from the public have helped fund vital repairs, just in time for summer. Since 1983, this volunteer-run facility has relied on the generosity of locals, but...
Following the ease of the national COVID restrictions in the UK, St Luke’s charity, have reopened the doors of its 13 charity shops in Sheffield, which provides essential funding for the support of those with terminal illnesses. This week, the Firth Park shop welcomed...
A Sheffield woman will be skydiving 15,000ft this weekend in the latest of her fundraising events for a local Sheffield charity. Gayle Dooley, 46, from Wadsley, Sheffield, has supported the work of Sheffield Churches Council for Community Care (SCCCC) since 2017. In...
A doctor from Sheffield has taken on a mammoth challenge by running the equivalent distance of the famous Route 66 in America, to raise thousands for Barnsley Hospital. Dr Sughrat Siddiqui, a Consultant in Intensive Care and Anaesthetics, is determined to complete 45...
SHEFFIELD’S Cathedral Archer Project have launched their Virtual Easter Egg Hunt to help raise funds for the service which has seen a surge in demand over the past year. Organisers are encouraging punters from across South Yorkshire to get involved with the...
A four-year-old Barnsley girl is taking on the challenge of cycling 100 miles throughout March and April to raise awareness and funds for the charity Rethink Mental Health. Chelsea Ellis, from Kendray, has managed to raise £350 so far after making pictures with...
A Sheffield Church has started raising money during Lent to promote better sanitation in underdeveloped countries. Christ Church Stannington are raising money to support the Toilet Twinning organisation throughout April. The organisation hope to use the money to...
Crohn's & Colitis UK are looking for young people to take part in research they have funded at The University of Sheffield. Research by the national charity is looking into the benefits of mindfulness in people aged 16-25 living with Inflammatory Bowl Disease. A...
Launched during the coronavirus outbreak, two teenagers, Shreya Chandrasekhar and Pooja Bhatia, studying at Dubai International Academy, took on the initiative of forming a platform - Beyond Art- creating a range of products that blend in art and sustainability. Due...
A Sheffield resident is pushing himself to do the David Goggins 4 x 4 x 48 challenge this weekend. Joe Palmer, a 32-year-old University Lecturer, is raising money for St Luke's Hospice, with his first run starting on Saturday at 4am GMT. The challenge, created by...
A lockdown group delivering birthdays celebrations to underprivileged children in UAE are expanding to help spread cheer and reach more families in need. Birthday Bliss, an initiative started by Dubai expat Iris Maria, funded the celebrations of eight children under...
