Community Catch Up: December
Welcome to Sheffield United Community Foundation’s monthly review!
Find out what’s been happening at Sheffield United Community Foundation and what we’ve got coming up!
Sheffield United Community Foundation and Williams Esports Announce New Strategic Partnership
Sheffield United Community Foundation is excited to announce a groundbreaking new partnership with Williams Esports, a global leader in competitive gaming and esports development. This collaboration aims to bridge the worlds of traditional sports and esports, providing unique opportunities for young people in Sheffield to develop skills both in the digital realm and in life.
The partnership will see the Foundation and Williams Esports join forces to create and deliver a range of esports STEM opportunities, workshops, and community engagement initiatives. By combining Sheffield United’s deep-rooted legacy in football with Williams Esports’ expertise in the competitive gaming space, the partnership will offer young participants a platform to enhance their technical skills, teamwork, and leadership abilities in a new state of the art racing simulator racing suite.
Read more here.
DNS Lts Joins Friends of the Foundation Initiative
Sheffield United Community Foundation is proud to announce that DNS Ltd, a leading provider of managed document solutions and IT services, has joined its esteemed ‘Friends of the Foundation’ initiative. This partnership will help support and enhance the Foundation’s work in the local community, providing crucial funding and resources for its ongoing charitable efforts.
As part of the initiative, DNS will work closely with Sheffield United Community Foundation to support its wide range of programmes aimed at improving the lives of individuals across Sheffield. These programmes focus on education, employability, health and well-being, inclusion, and sports participation, offering a positive impact to people of all ages and backgrounds.
“We are delighted to welcome DNS to the Friends of the Foundation initiative,” said Joe Williamson, COO of Sheffield United Community Foundation. “Their support is invaluable in helping us expand our programmes and reach even more people who will benefit from our services. Together, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who need it most.”
Read more here.
Alice & Holly Talk Women’s Football and Premier League Kicks
The Foundation recently caught up with two of its Premier League Kicks participants, Alice and Holly. The twin sisters found the inspiration to start playing football through watching Sheffield United Women and the Lionesses success in the Euros.
Shannon Wells, Youth Support Officer, said of the pair: “I’ve known them since they were little, and as they’ve grown up, they’ve taken a keen interest in football. They attend two of our weekly Premier League Kicks sessions, which gives them the opportunity to play plenty of football, meet new friends and generally have fun. They also attend sessions for our younger girls and they like to impart their knowledge on the next generation which is really nice to see.”
Rainbow Blades Talk Rainbow Laces with College Esports Students
We were thrilled to have James Laley, founder of Rainbow Blades, down at Bramall Lane for some engaging LGBTQ+ workshops with our Community College Esports students!
College Toy Drive
Our College students and staff also donated a whopping 250 Christmas presents to The Children’s Hospital Charity!
Thanks to everyone who kindly donated gifts for such a great cause!
New Pre-natal and Post-natal Fitness Sessions!
Held at Leisure United Westfield’s newly refurbished upstairs studio, these free sessions are tailor-made to support women through their pregnancy journey.
Leisure United Westfield (S20 8FA)
Pre-Natal, 9:30-10.30am, Mondays
Post-Natal, 1-2pm, Tuesdays
For more information and to register your place (max. 10 people per session), please fill out the registration form here.
⚔️ Our very own Amy Hood, Empower Projects Coordinator, sat down with Sheffield United Women captain, Satara Murray, to talk all things LGBT+.
⚔️ We were thrilled to have the Yorkshire and Humber Regional Cyber Crime Unit at Bramall Lane to talk about online safety with our Community College students! Watch the video here.
⚔️ Congratulations to our final Community College Squad of the Month for 2024!
From all of us at Sheffield United Community Foundation, we wish you a Happy New Year!