Sheffield based charity Snowdrop is calling on the government to do more to raise awareness of human trafficking. Every year hundreds of people are trafficked into the UK and victims are being compelled into prostitution, forced labour or working excessively long hours, often in extreme conditions. Baillor Jalloh spoke...
Recruiting: Head of Development and Programmes
This is a new and exciting opportunity with Groundwork South Yorkshire. Working as a Senior Manager, the role of the Head of Development and Programmes is to facilitate the development of increased business opportunities to develop and grow the South Yorkshire programme. Operating with the support of the wider...
Community music studio re-launched
Sadacca Studios on the Wicker has re-opened at the weekend as a music space and arts venue after a budget makeover. The former Bob Marley studio, unused for nearly a decade, has been equipped by Musical Works, a not-for-profit organisation. Baillor Jalloh spoke to project manager Chris Morris. Source:...
Sheffield company launches children’s book club
A new Sheffield-based social enterprise aims to promote positive images of sub-Saharan Africa through a children’s book club, educational workshops, lectures, campaigns, festivals and the production of educational material. True Talk Africa launched in February and is encouraging children, including those of African heritage, to discover literature by African...
Phase One Report – June 2019
Social Enterprise Exchange – Phase One Report from Social Enterprise Exchange
Social entrepreneurs celebrate sector growth
Social entrepreneurs from across the region gathered in Sheffield to share success stories and exchange ideas on future priorities for businesses and charities with social and environmental objectives. The event was organised by Social Enterprise Exchange, a project funded by the European Union which provides business advice and support...
Sheffield gears up for Migration Matters Festival
Migration Matters Festival is set to return to Sheffield on Friday with its biggest line up to date for this year’s Refugee Week. The annual festival, now into its fourth year, features local, national and international acts celebrating the positive impact of migration in the city and the UK....
Social Enterprise Exchange Meet Up
Social Enterprise Exchange Meet Up Celebrating social enterprise in Sheffield City Region Thursday, 20th June 2019, 09.30-14.00 at The Circle, 33 Rockingham Lane, Sheffield S1 4FW Join us to engage in setting the agenda for social enterprise development in Sheffield City Region. This networking and knowledge sharing event brings...
Football tournament gets young men talking
Six local football teams joined a five aside tournament this week at the UMIX Centre in a collaboration between Sheffield Theatres and Football Unites Racism Divide to encourage mental health discussion. Baillor Jalloh reports for Sheffield Live! Source: Sheffield Live!
Portraits of homelessness exhibition opens
A portrait exhibition to raise awareness about the rise of homelessness in the UK and the plight of rough sleepers on the streets has been launched at Dina arts venue on Cambridge Street. Sion Thomas has been documenting and photographing homeless people to bring to the public’s attention the...