Social Enterprise Exchange Meet Up Phase 2 Launch Event Tuesday, 24th September 2019, 5.30 – 8.00pm at The Circle, 33 Rockingham Lane, Sheffield S1 4FW Following the recent successful completion of the first three year’s of Social Enterprise Exchange we are pleased to announce the launch of a new...
South Yorkshire charity aims to reduce social isolation
Local charity b:friend, which aims to reduce social isolation among older people, held an open event Endcliffe park at the weekend to encourage volunteer befrienders. Baillor Jalloh reports. Source: Sheffield Live!
Sheffield Carnival returns to Norfolk Park
Sheffield Carnival procession parade brought together hundreds of participants in its third year at Norfolk Heritage Park celebrating communities and diversity. Baillor Jalloh reports. Source: Sheffield Live!
Community gym welcomes equipment donation
Sheffield’s Unity gym have thanked South Yorkshire Police after the force helped them to secure additional equipment following closure of a local gym. Gym equipment at the Moor Centre was destined for a skip until PC Simon Nolan persuaded board members to donate the equipment to a better home....
Sheffield charity calls for action on human trafficking
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...