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 to deliver what matters to them, to help 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.
First round applications now open
Applications are now open for the first round of funding to apply for a large grant of up to £100,000 .
VAS has been commissioned to oversee the grants process and administer the grants. We’re inviting applications from groups to help bring This is Us vision to life. Your ideas can make a difference!
See the community fund document to find out who can and how to apply.
We will be holding two Teams sessions for VCS groups to come along to find out more information and ask questions.
They will be held on:
- Thursday 23 January from 11:30-12:30pm
- Wednesday 5 February 1-2pm
Contact Fed Taher at fed.taher1@nhs.net to book your place.
The closing date for applications is 5pm Sunday 23 February.
The second round of funding for small and medium grants will be announced shortly. Watch this space.
Launch event
The official launch of the fund takes place on:
- Wednesday 15 January 2025
- 11.30am -1.30pm
- at Vestry Hall in Burngreave
