Communities
“Everyone deserves something at Christmas”: Shoebox Appeal’s plea to Sheffield
A Christmas charity is facing their largest demand to date after identifying over 3000 people in need this festive season. The Shoebox Appeal works closely with charities to provide Christmas presents for vulnerable and disadvantaged adults throughout Sheffield,...
“The Vanilla Gorilla” raises thousands for Sheffield gym
Former Yorkshire Regional Champion, “The Vanilla Gorilla”, has raised over £2,000 for Sheffield City Boxing Club. Callum Beardow, who was undefeated in his professional career, took on the Oulton Marathon on November 24 to help “soften the blow” for the club during a...
City housing crisis brought to life by art
The housing crisis in Sheffield has been showcased by a unique art project. ‘The Fabric of Home’ art exhibition used quilts and fabric to explore the issue of housing insecurity in Sheffield. Artist Rebekah Johnston worked alongside Hannah Fairbrother, who conducted...
Women’s safety shunned in budget announcement
Sheffield Women’s Aid has pushed for a commitment of £2M from the government following the recent budget announcement. The charity has urgently called for specialised and dedicated funding to ensure that organisations are well equipped to deal with the demand of women...
Food banks face supply crisis this winter
Food banks and donation services across Sheffield have been under immense pressure as a result of the escalating cost of living crisis and increasing homelessness rates in deprived areas of the city. Sheffield S6 Foodbank’s annual report revealed that they provided...