Communities
Sheffield rape survivor hits back at “tick box” police plan
A Sheffield survivor of a paedophile ring has spoken out against the new police initiative to support the black community, claiming it’s “tick boxing” and “absolute rubbish”. South Yorkshire Police launched a new Race Action Plan in conjunction with their annual Black...
Women’s Ministry demands change for women
The Sheffield Women and Girls Night-Time Safety Charter has urgently called venues and businesses across Sheffield to take action gender based violence. This comes after the Domestic and Sexual Abuse and Violence Against Women and Girls annual report revealed that...
Youth homelessness showcased in Sheffield
Roundabout Roses art installation has raised awareness of youth homelessness in the city by highlighting each young person’s unique journey. The display ran by Roundabout, South Yorkshire’s youth homelessness charity, featured 1,800 handmade roses, one for every young...
Housing changes a ‘crisis’ for the vulnerable
Spiralling council house rent and new government measures on who can buy social housing is stopping integrating the vulnerable back into society, a Sheffield charity has claimed. Changes announced by Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, in addition to the increased...
Youth services revived after £2.5M grant
The Youth Investment Fund Refurbishment Grant was awarded to Sheffield City Council earlier this year, providing £2.5M to renovate youth centres across the city. Since then, access to support and opportunities for young people has expanded across the city. Penny Rea,...