South Yorkshire Community Foundation

The South Yorkshire Community Foundation is a charity and grant maker created by and for the people of Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield.

The charity raises funds to meet the needs of local people facing economic hardship and other barriers and improves community life.

South Yorkshire Community Foundation have set up the South Yorkshire Flood Disaster Relief Fund, in conjunction with the four local authorities, Hallam FM and Yorkshire Bank, to alleviate the immediate hardship and suffering of the thousands of people in Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield whose lives have been devastated by the floods.

Local priorities

Barnsley

1. Pulling together to build our future
2. Community pride
3. Investing in our children and young people
4. Keeping Monk Bretton healthy
5. Accessibility and inclusion

Doncaster

1. Improving facilities and services to ensure more accessibility & inclusivity to opportunities for sport, recreation, training and employment.
2. Investing in our children and young people by providing a range of services and resources appropriate to their growth and development.
3. Developing Stainforth’s environment in ways which take account of both our heritage and natural resources.