Voluntary Action Sheffield

Cuckooing – identifying those at risk and responding to need During this session we will explore what Cuckooing is, who is at risk and how we can effectively identify and respond to Cuckooing.

Use this 3 hour online session to explore what Cuckooing is, who is at risk and how we can effectively identify and respond to Cuckooing, as it increases nationally and locally💭

📆Wednesday, 11th February
🕐10am to 1pm GMT

Reserve a spot👉️https://ow.ly/NpoG50Y9SH0

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Your quick intro to raising money with easyfundraising. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. If your community organisation needs additional funds, come along to this free online session find out how you can receive free unrestricted funding via funding platform easyfundraising. In this helpful, informal session, Becky from easyfundraising will show you how your volunteers, staff, members and supporters can use the easyfundraising platform to raise donations for free for your organisation when they shop with leading retailers. What to expect: • A live demonstration of how it works • Instructions on how to get your organisation set up • Tips on how to raise as much as possible...

Free online session to find out how you can receive free unrestricted funding via funding platform easyfundraising💻

Open to voluntary groups, CICs, social enterprises, churches, schools, sports clubs and charities!

📆21st Jan
🕐12:30pm-1pm

Reserve here:https://ow.ly/57AH50XXSWX

South Yorkshire Community Celebration awards open for nominations Nominations are now open for South Yorkshire's Community Foundation Community Celebration Awards celebrating 40 years of SYCF in 2026.

Community Celebration Awards Nominations are open! Recognising community groups making a positive impact across South Yorkshire!

One winner from each area, and the shortlisted groups invited to a celebration event in May.

Enter: :https://ow.ly/vtlB50XXSGy
Deadline: 28th Feb

📝This is an opportunity for young people in Sheffield to influence decisions and be heard by decision-makers!💪

Both surveys are:
✅Anonymous
✅Quick to complete

A new service for people who have experienced severe and multiple disadvantage👇

Green Match Fund / Earth Raise - Big Give At Big Give, we run match funding campaigns for charities and special causes. Our Green Match Fund is designed specifically for charities working on environmental issues. This is an opportunity to make an extraordinary difference to some of the biggest challenges facing our planet today.

Big give🌍️

Take part in this campaign which is committed to amplifying the impact of every donation, doubling the difference for global efforts to protect and preserve our planet!

Deadline: Friday, 16th January

https://ow.ly/fnNj50XWyYA

Dig In community café with an archaeology theme! Run by Wessex Archaeology Community Cafe, there is one more session left👇️

📆Wednesday 21st January 2026

Dates for upcoming events by the South Yorkshire Funding Advice Bureau (SYFAB)! ✨️

Job opportunity✨

Healthwatch Sheffield are recruiting another Community Outreach Lead!
Work to involve people and communities in having their say about health and social care services in the city.

-12 months
-35 hrs p/w
-£29,085 p/a

Deadline:Tue 6 Jan 2026, 5pm

More:https://ow.ly/7ycU50XInmu

SACMHA's 2026 Menopause Calendars✨️

Sales go towards supporting SACMHA's work with women and girls.👇

HAVE YOUR SAY ON BUSES IN YOUR AREA🚎

How can South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) make #SouthYorkshire buses better and more accessible for everyone?

Live until 15th December 2025!

Link: https://ow.ly/bCqA50XGPyz

Improving the mental health and wellbeing of Refugees and Asylum Seekers🫂

Fill out a short form and Solace will send a tailored video links based on responses such as from coping with stress and tension to building confidence✨

Farsi, Pashto👇

Improving the mental health and wellbeing of Refugees and Asylum Seekers🫂

Fill out a short form and Solace will send a tailored video links based on responses such as from coping with stress and tension to building confidence✨

English, Kurdish (Sorani), Arabic, French👇

Large grants Our Large Grants Programme 25/26 is focused specifically on Treatment and Care grants. The minimum amount you can apply for is £10,000 and the maximum amount is £50,000.

Large grant funding is now open for projects which support people with a cancer diagnosis. Weston Park Cancer Charity is offering £10000 to £50000. You can apply until Wednesday 31 December 2025!

https://ow.ly/QlmX50XGOZN

Classical Sheffield has a brilliant Christmas programme this December!

More here👉　https://ow.ly/BJam50XGORr

For VCS Workers:
📅 Tuesday 2nd December 2025
🕘 9:45 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 The Circle (VAS)

✔ Connect with frontline workers
✔ Peer support
✔ Share ideas & collaborate
✔ Engage with decision-makers

Few tickets available: https://ow.ly/aO7I50XyCzf

The NIHR MLTC team is seeking public contributors to help shape research on health inequalities.
Monthly online meetings, 1–2 hrs/month giving brief feedback on research documents. No research experience needed.

Complete the form by Monday 1st December: https://ow.ly/PbJh50XyCsv

Compassionate Sheffield are offering free online peer-support workshops for adults in Sheffield coping with bereavement. They’ve also created two resources to support self-care & and sign-posting during the festive season.

info: https://ow.ly/T8Zz50XyA9s

Social Enterprise Exchange 2025 Celebrating Social Enterprise Day 2025 and the UN International Year of Co-operatives

Social Enterprise Exchange 2025

An event bringing together entrepreneurs, co-operators, community-makers & social economy stakeholders.✨

📆Thursday, 20th Nov
🕑13:00-18:30
📍Creative Lounge, The Workstation, S1 2BX

Tickets:https://ow.ly/F1r350XrBxk

Developing Mental Health First Aid Skills You will develop your understanding and skills in supporting someone who may be experiencing mental health difficulties. This is an interactive course which requires student participation in practical…

Up and coming courses in Health and Social Care at Northern College

Developing Mental Health First Aid Skills
📆Mon 17th Nov
https://ow.ly/gRbI50XrB5b

Mental Health Awareness
📆Mon 24th Nov
https://ow.ly/bw8g50XrB5c

Co-Creation of Support Services: Planning and Implementation This workshop is designed to equip attendees with the knowledge and skills to effectively collaborate and co-create services

Co-Creation of Support Services💻

A workshop designed to equip attendees with the knowledge and skills to effectively collaborate and co-create services

📆Thursday 20th Nov
🕑 9:30am to 3:30pm
📍 Online

Tickets:https://ow.ly/2gmW50XrAH1

A refugee focus group with creative workshops for young women and Girls (ages 16-25, women and girls only) by the British Red Cross.

📆Monday 17th November at the City of Sanctuary
🕐11am - 1pm

This special event brings together faith leaders, community representatives, professionals and thoughtful individuals to share perspectives & engage in meaningful dialogue.

📅 Wed 12th Nov
🕐1:30PM - 5:35PM
📍AESSEAL New York Stadium, Rotherham S60 1FJ

SY-NC Project, Findings, Evaluation and Research for Managers and Leaders Let's come together to share the findings, evaluation and results of active community research undertaken by SY-NC and our partners!

Opportunity to hear from partners who have developed effective practice to support children, young people, families & communities to reduce harm and risk of exploitation.

📆Wed, 12 Nov
🕐10:30-14:30
📍The Hope Centre, Bernard Road, S2 5BQ

Book: https://ow.ly/O3Ab50Xih7p

Anyone interested in volunteering is encouraged to come along to the VAS Volunteering Fair! Explore different roles and chat to a range of charities about their opportunities in the city.

Find a list of the 20 charities and organisations here: https://ow.ly/2WFw50XmmHE

SY-NC Project, Findings, Evaluation and Research for Managers and Leaders Let's come together to share the findings, evaluation and results of active community research undertaken by SY-NC and our partners!

Hear from partners who have developed effective support for people & communities to reduce harm and risk of exploitation.

📆Wed, 5 Nov
🕐09:30-15:30
Book: https://ow.ly/1ljX50Xig4g

📆Wed, 12 Nov
🕐10:30-14:30
Book: https://ow.ly/XCAr50Xig4k

📍The Hope Centre, Bernard Road, S2 5BQ

SY-NC Project, Findings, Evaluation and Research for Managers and Leaders Let's come together to share the findings, evaluation and results of active community research undertaken by SY-NC and our partners!

Hear from partners who have developed effective support for people & communities to reduce harm and risk of exploitation.

📆Wed, 5 Nov
🕐09:30-15:30
Book: https://ow.ly/69GG50Xig4b

📆Wed, 12 Nov
🕐10:30-14:30
Book: https://ow.ly/kJiX50Xig4c

📍The Hope Centre, Bernard Road, S2 5BQ

A chance for those with Learning Disabilities & Autism interested in exploring career opportunities in the NHS. Learn about the wide range of entry-level roles & apprenticeships available.

📆Tue, 5th Nov
🕐10am–12pm
📍Northern General Hospital

SY-NC Project, Findings, Evaluation and Research for Managers and Leaders Let's come together to share the findings, evaluation and results of active community research undertaken by SY-NC and our partners!

Hear from partners who have developed effective support for people & communities to reduce harm and risk of exploitation.

📆Wed, 5 Nov
🕐09:30-15:30
Book: https://ow.ly/1ljX50Xig4g

📆Wed, 12 Nov
🕐10:30-14:30
Book: https://ow.ly/XCAr50Xig4k

📍The Hope Centre, Bernard Road, S2 5BQ

Explore Key roles & responsibilities, How to carry out duties effectively and Ways to make a positive impact in this interactive training session!

📆Mon 3rd Nov & Mon 10th Nov (Half)
📆Tues 18th Nov (Full)
📍The Circle, 33 Rockingham Lane, S1 4FW

Book:https://ow.ly/C2Hw50XigBP