Communities
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...
Free travel for veterans this Remembrance Day
SuperTram are offering complimentary tram journeys for military personnel on the November 10 and 11. Nigel Wragg, Commercial Manager at South Yorkshire SuperTram said: “Remembrance Day is an important day of reflection across the country, honouring all those who...
Inspiring ex-con hits major fundraising milestone
An ex-con has raised over £450,000 for Sheffield-based charities following his release from prison in 2015. Pop Hayward, from Egerton Street, Sheffield spent 17 years in jail before turning his life around and dedicating himself to helping the local community and the...