People living in north-east Sheffield will benefit from a one million pound community fund to support healthy and happy neighbourhoods in the area.
NHS South Yorkshire is investing the funds to support these communities in delivering what matters to them, helping everyone live their best lives.
The programme, called ‘This Is Us’ brings together the NHS, Sheffield City Council and the voluntary community sector to focus on four north-east neighbourhoods:
- Burngreave and Grimesthorpe, which includes Pitsmoor
- Firth Park
- Fir Vale and Crabtree, which includes Page Hall
- Longley
These areas of Sheffield face inequality and deprivation, resulting in poor life expectancy, health, educational attainment, and skill levels, as well as disempowered and disconnected communities.
Disconnection and loneliness negatively impact health. By funding prevention and building community capacity in these areas, NHS South Yorkshire aim to connect and empower communities and, in turn, improve people’s health.
Watch the video below to hear from 4 voluntary community sector leaders who’ve been involved on what 'This is Us' means to them.
Apply now for a This is Us small and medium grant
Do you have a great idea to bring people together, boost wellbeing, or connect your community with nature? If you live in Burngreave, Firth Park, Fir Vale or Longley, now’s your chance to make it happen.
Applications are open for the first round of This Is Us funding — with grants available up to £20,000.
We're looking for projects that support the community’s top priorities:
- Building a friendly, supportive community
- Keeping an active lifestyle
- Improving access to nature and the outdoors
Two types of grants are available:
Small Grants – Up to £5,000
Perfect for small or informal groups. You don’t need to be a registered organisation — we can help connect you with a local partner to manage the funds.
Medium Grants – £5,001 to £20,000
Ideal for established groups, charities, or constituted community organisations ready to deliver larger projects.
Ready to apply or want to learn more?
Visit the SOAR website — they’re managing the grants on behalf of the ICB and have everything you need to get started.
Large grants
In January, we launched an exciting round of large grants—offering up to £100,000—to support voluntary and community groups in the North East. We’re thrilled to announce that 12 incredible organisations have now been awarded funding to bring their bold ideas to life.
Stay tuned as details on the funded projects and the amazing work they’ll be delivering will be shared here very soon!
Find out more
Case studies Read more about the programme including a case study of work already taking place in our news story here.
