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South Yorkshire's Community Foundation @sycf1986.bsky.social · 1d

Last night, we we’re proud to join Community Foundation colleagues from across the UK at London’s Lancaster House to mark 50 years of place-based impact, hosted by @ukcf.bsky.social 🎉
What an incredible place to celebrate the impact of local giving. Here's to the next 50 years!

South Yorkshire's Community Foundation @sycf1986.bsky.social · 16d

We’re proud to see our own Michelle Dickinson, Head of Philanthropy and Programmes, join the board of trustees at High Green Development Trust. 👏💜
www.sycf.org.uk/our-impact/n...
#CommunityChampion #HighGreen #SYCF #GivingBack #LocalHeroes #trusteerole

New trustee role for Michelle

High Green Development Trust has appointed Michelle Dickinson, Head of Philanthropy and Programmes at SYCF, as a new trustee.

www.sycf.org.uk

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South Yorkshire's Community Foundation @sycf1986.bsky.social · 21d

🌟 An outstanding group making a big difference...🌟 A group where volunteers are in the driving seat...🌟 A group with the highest standards in everything you do...Is this you?
The #KingsAward for Voluntary Service (KAVS) is open for applications kavs.dcms.gov.uk
#volunteersmakeadifference

South Yorkshire's Community Foundation @sycf1986.bsky.social · 22d

We’re recruiting a Grants Officer to join our award-winning team!
💟2-year fixed term contract
💟30 hrs/week
💟£25,500 - £26,500 pro rata at £20,400 - £21,200
📅 Deadline 5pm, Monday 17th November 2025
www.sycf.org.uk/about-us/vac...
#jobs #southyorkshire #charityjobs #vacancy #joinourteam #SYCF

Vacancies

The place to find all open paid or volunteer vacancies at South Yorkshire Community Foundation

www.sycf.org.uk

South Yorkshire's Community Foundation @sycf1986.bsky.social · 27d

Fantastic turnout for our Meet the Funder event with Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park this morning! 👋
It was brilliant to connect with so many diverse and inspiring community groups over coffee and cakes! Huge thanks to everyone who came along 🙏

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South Yorkshire's Community Foundation @sycf1986.bsky.social · 28d

🎉 We’re celebrating! 🏆Hot on the heels of our shortlisting for the Doncaster Chamber Business Awards 2025, we’re thrilled to have been named Best Regional Community Grant Giving Foundation 2025 at the Business Elite Awards!

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South Yorkshire's Community Foundation @sycf1986.bsky.social · Oct 6

Our latest newsletter's out now! In this issue:
🏆 We're celebrating an awards double!
🍽️ Details of an exciting new project with top chef Chris Hanson
💷 How SYCF's supporting Barnsley Main to preserve the borough's mining legacy
bit.ly/4q42NbR
#newsletter #SYCF #itsagivingthing #awardssuccess

South Yorkshire's Community Foundation @sycf1986.bsky.social · Sep 30

Meet the Funder comes to Barnsley! Come and chat to us at Barnsley Town Hall for free funding advice. Experts from our Grants and SYFAB teams, plus representatives from Barnsley CVS will be on hand to answer your questions!
#fundingadvice #communitysupport #barnsleyevent

South Yorkshire's Community Foundation @sycf1986.bsky.social · Sep 29

What a fantastic afternoon in Rotherham for BBC Sheffield's 2025 Make a Difference Awards!
So many inspirational people and local heroes in one room to celebrate everything that makes South Yorkshire so special.💜
#MakeADifference #LocalHeroes #Community #SouthYorkshire #ATreeforEveryone #SYCF

South Yorkshire's Community Foundation @sycf1986.bsky.social · Sep 24

We’ve extended the application deadline for our SYFAB Manager role!
📅 You've now got until Friday, 26 September, 5pm to apply!
Find all the details and a full job description on our website.
www.sycf.org.uk/about-us/vac...
#JobOpportunity #CharityJobs #SouthYorkshireJobs #Recruiting #JoinUs

South Yorkshire's Community Foundation @sycf1986.bsky.social · Sep 22

Fire safety first 🔥
Our team took part in an important fire drill at The Campus - our HQ in High Green.
A big shout-out to Alison Wade, our Finance Manager & Fire Warden, guiding us all with calm professionalism. 👏
#SafetyFirst #FireDrill #TeamSYCF #CommunityMatters #PreparedTogether

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South Yorkshire's Community Foundation @sycf1986.bsky.social · Sep 15

Passionate about supporting communities? Got the leadership skills to make a difference? We’re looking for a new manager to lead our South Yorkshire Funding Advice Bureau (SYFAB) team. 30hrs a week | £32,500
Apply by 9am, 23 Sept at www.sycf.org.uk/about-us/vac...
#CharityJobs #SouthYorkshire

South Yorkshire's Community Foundation @sycf1986.bsky.social · Sep 11

🥘 Excited to be working with chef Chris Hanson at Chefs Counter to launch his new Acorn Fund. It will generate vital funding to support food focused projects in South Yorkshire.
Donate here ➡️ bit.ly/4pxrDAC
#CommunityFood #CharitySupport #GrassrootsGiving #ChefsCounter #AcornFund #SYCF

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South Yorkshire's Community Foundation @sycf1986.bsky.social · Sep 10

New FREE Meet the Funder event in partnership with Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park for voluntary and community groups
Booking is essential. bit.ly/4ghsdhF
More details ⬇️
#communityfunding #grants #itsagivingthing

South Yorkshire's Community Foundation @sycf1986.bsky.social · Sep 9

Calling all volunteer-led groups in South Yorkshire!
Nominations now open for The King’s Award for Voluntary Service 2026! This is the highest award given to local voluntary groups in the UK & the equivalent of an MBE.
Nominate at kavs.dcms.gov.uk
#KingsAward #Volunteering #Community

South Yorkshire's Community Foundation @sycf1986.bsky.social · Sep 8

This week is #RememberACharity Week 🌱
Leaving a gift in your Will is an amazing way to keep making a positive impact in your community for generations to come. 💟
Talk to us about creating a legacy that lasts. #LegacyGiving #Community #SYCF #ItsAGivingThing

South Yorkshire's Community Foundation @sycf1986.bsky.social · Sep 5

On #InternationalDayOfCharity, we’re proud to celebrate the impact of giving in South Yorkshire.
Each year, thanks to our donors, we support hundreds of local charities. Together, we’re building stronger, fairer and more resilient communities. 💜
#CommunityImpact #SouthYorkshire #Philanthropy

South Yorkshire's Community Foundation @sycf1986.bsky.social · Sep 2

We’re hiring! Join us as Manager of South Yorkshire Funding Advice Bureau (SYFAB) and help community groups across the region thrive.
💷 £32,500 pro rata
⏰ 30 hrs per week
📅 Closing date: 9am, 23 Sept 2025
👉 Apply www.sycf.org.uk/about-us/vac...
#CharityJobs #SouthYorkshire #SYFAB #SYCF

South Yorkshire's Community Foundation @sycf1986.bsky.social · Aug 26

Catch up on an action-packed August with our SYCF newsletter!
💟 New grants for health & employment projects
🤝 Highlights from South Yorkshire’s Giving Network
⭐New SYFAB training coming soon
👋 Meet our Grants Manager, Jess O’Neill
Read more: bit.ly/3JyeOFF
#SYCF #SouthYorkshire #Community

South Yorkshire's Community Foundation @sycf1986.bsky.social · Aug 26

What a great write up in the Rotherham Advertiser about our partnership with AESSEAL which is funding @premierlearning.bsky.social language lessons.
#communitysupport #itsagivingthing

Premier Learning @premierlearning.bsky.social · Aug 14

Great article on our classes @learnenglishyh.bsky.socia @sycf1986.bsky.social

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South Yorkshire's Community Foundation @sycf1986.bsky.social · Aug 4

Welcome Brooke Taylor, our new Barnsley rep for South Yorkshire’s Giving Network!
As PR & Comms Manager at Barnsley College, Brooke brings passion for community & connection to the role, helping local organisations grow their social value impact.
#SYGN #Barnsley #SocialValue #CommunityImpact #SYCF

South Yorkshire's Community Foundation @sycf1986.bsky.social · Jul 30

📬 Our August newsletter is landing soon!
Get the latest on SYCF projects, funding and community stories from across South Yorkshire.
📩 Sign up to stay connected:
👉 www.sycf.org.uk/newsletter
#SYCF #SouthYorkshire #CommunityUpdates

South Yorkshire's Community Foundation @sycf1986.bsky.social · Jul 17

Happy #WorldEmojiDay!
We award funding from generous donors to creative positive change, support communities & make a long lasting difference.
💷 + 💜 + 🤝 = 🌟
Grant funding + community support + working together = brighter futures!
#ItsAGivingThing #CommunityFunding #PartnershipWork #Philanthropy

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South Yorkshire's Community Foundation @sycf1986.bsky.social · Jul 9

Final Call!⏳Three SYCF wind farm funds are closing at 5pm this Friday, 11 July!
Don’t miss your chance to apply for funding.
Apply now ➡️ www.sycf.org.uk/apply/search...
#SYCF #windfarmfunds #CommunityFunding #SouthYorkshire #LastChance #LocalSupport

South Yorkshire's Community Foundation @sycf1986.bsky.social · Jul 4

Are you part of a voluntary or community group making a difference in South Yorkshire? 💪
We've got funds available to support your work!
Check out some of our open grants below. Hurry, they're closing soon!
Apply here www.sycf.org.uk/apply/search...
#SYCF #WindfarmFunds #FundingFriday