Cash for Kids Day 2021
Back in May 2021 we celebrated Cash for Kids Day on Hallam FM and Greatest Hits Radio.
Thanks to your fundraising and donations, we were able to support many organisations across South Yorkshire and North Derbyshire with projects including food provisions and mental health support for disadvantaged children following life after lockdown.
Here's who we helped thanks to your support.
Barnsley
Barnsley Foodbank
“The foodbank was there when we really needed it, it was an absolute lifeline.”
We don’t think anyone in our community should have to face going hungry. That’s why we provide three days’ nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people who are referred to us in crisis. We are part of a nationwide network of foodbanks, supported by The Trussell Trust, working to combat poverty and hunger across the UK.
Barnsley Foodbank were awarded £1,295.
Chesterfield
The Elm Foundation
The story of The Elm Foundation began in 1985, which was when we launched our charity under the name of North Derbyshire Women’s Aid. Our aim in the mid-eighties was exactly the same as it is today: to provide a range of services and much-needed support to any man, woman or child affected by domestic abuse.
The Elm Foundation were awarded £840.
Doncaster
Changing Lives
At Changing Lives we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to reach their potential. We know that life isn’t straightforward. People’s circumstances, lived experience or health can mean they face barriers to living a happy and fulfilling life.
We work with people who are in crisis or who need support to overcome serious challenges that can limit their opportunities.
We help people to develop the skills and self-belief to move past prior experiences, change their story and achieve a better future – for themselves, their families and their communities.
Changing Lives was awarded £700.
YWCA Yorkshire
In Doncaster we run a wide range of services making vital changes to the lives of families within the town. We believe that by assisting families at an early stage in their own homes we can produce significant results, and prevent problems further down the line.
Since 2010 we have been helping around 75 families at any one time with one-2-one support and training. We help build successful, resilient family units, sharing the knowledge and skills they need to live independently.
We can support families within their own home for up to 18 months, and 12 months if young parents live within our accommodation service. We can offer support to mothers, fathers, carers and grandparents who have dependent children. The staff team work in partnership with other professionals to provide a varied support package and can help with everything from debt and household management, to preparing for work.
YWCA Yorkshire were awarded £735.
Rotherham
Food Aware
We redistribute surplus food by diverting from potential waste and into needy communities. A key objective of our project is to redistribute healthy 5-a- day produce e.g. tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, fruit etc as this encourages healthier eating. We distribute Food Standards Agency (FSA) leaflets which educate beneficiaries and equip them to make good food choices e.g. Eat Well Plate, ‘Best Before’ vs ‘Use By’, Traffic Lights on foods, Salt in food etc.
Food Aware were awarded £980.
Mexborough Food Bank
Mexborough Foodbank was launched on 28th November 2014 and distributes donated and surplus food to less fortunate people. Supporting people/families in Mexborough, Denaby, Conisbrough, Swinton and surrounding areas.
Mexborough Food Bank were awarded £1960.
Sheffield
Young Women's Housing Project
We are the national membership charity for organisations working directly with people who become homeless in England. We work to make services better and campaign for policy change that will help end homelessness.
Our vision is a country free from homelessness, where everyone has a place to call home and the support they need to keep it.
Young Women's Housing Project were awarded £770.
The Link Community
In 2013 The Link Community Shop & Hub was opened by local people in the middle of the Stradbroke estate to tackle major problems the estate was experiencing. Run by volunteers and development workers The Link quickly became a community lifeline.
The shop sells affordable, good quality second hand clothing, homeware and small electrical items.
The income generated from the community shop goes towards funding essential services and support through the Hub.
Working in partnership with other organisations and support groups, The Link is able to tackle the issues faced by our community. Anti-social behaviour, social isolation, poverty, alcohol and substance misuse, mental health issues including health and well-being, and physical, sexual and domestic violence are all issues The Link helps support and reduce.
The Link Community were awarded £560.
Philadelphia Network Limited
"We are a church with a heart for the city and an emphasis on life in community."
Whether you are a student just about to make Sheffield your home away from home, have been a local for years, or anything in between, you are so welcome here.
Philadelphia Network Limited were awarded £980.
Pitsmoor Adventure Playground
Pitsmoor Adventure Playground is run by a charitable organisation set up by local people, and is as popular as it’s ever been. Qualified staff are on site during opening hours to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for local children and their parents.
Pitsmoor adventure Playground were awarded £735.
Worksop
Bassetlaw Food Bank
People in the UK are going hungry for a variety of reasons. This might be redundancy or receiving an unexpected bill on a low income. Being unable to afford food is an acute and real problem for hundreds of families in Bassetlaw.
Our Food Bank is a charitable organisation which distributes food to those in need.
Bassetlaw Food Bank were awarded £1960.