Community Catch Up: July
Welcome to Sheffield United Community Foundation’s monthly review!
Find out what’s been happening at the Foundation and what we’ve got coming up!
Foundation Scoops Community Partner Award
We were honoured to receive the Community Partner Award at the Sheffield Schools Get Active Awards!
Our Participation & Inclusion team has had a fantastic year collaborating with brilliant partners across the city, and it means a lot to be recognised by Sheffield’s school sport providers.
Rob Jenkinson, Participation & Inclusion Manager, shared: “What drives the Foundation is the belief that we can contribute meaningfully to Sheffield’s already well-connected school network. With strong partner support, we’re helping young people move more every day. That’s what keeps us going.”
A special thank you to the School Sport Providers for giving us the opportunity to be part of inspiring events like ‘Football Friday’ during Arches SSP Girls Week. Moments like these highlight the power of collaboration and the lasting impact we can make together.
This award is a reflection of the partnerships that make everything we do possible. We’re proud of the progress made and excited for what’s ahead as we continue promoting inclusive, active lives for young people across Sheffield.
Read more here.
Celebrating an Outstanding Year at Sheffield United Community College: 2024–25 in Review
Sheffield United Community College celebrated a record-breaking 2024–25! Strong academic success, student achievement, and strong work in our community all contributed to another fantastic year.
With 264 students across our Post-16 and Higher Education programmes, the college achieved a 94% retention rate and 98% course completion rate. 92% of learners rated their courses good or outstanding, and 95% would recommend the college. A strong 89% of Year 13 students progressed to Higher Education, including many into the college’s own Degree Pathway. Students also completed 95 additional qualifications in key areas such as fitness, mental health, and safeguarding.
Enrichment highlights included international trips to Malaga and Berlin, various domestic trips such as days out to Williams F1 and St. George’s Pack, and a residential in Edale. Students raised over £3,100 for the youth mental health charity Young Minds, and donated 243 gifts to Sheffield Children’s Hospital at Christmastime.
New pathways in Sports Business and Esports launched alongside 52 work placements and 28 employer partnerships. Esports flourished, and our College Blades brought home major titles in the NFYL Championship and NFYL League Cup, and retained the prestigious Varsity trophy over Sheffield Wednesday Community Programme.
Read more here.
Sheffield United Community College Becomes Official CIMSPA Further Education Partner
We’re proud to announce that Sheffield United Community College is now an official CIMSPA Further Education Partner! The college is one of the first outside mainstream education and within the CCO network to receive this recognition. This prestigious partnership reflects the high standards of our sport and physical activity programmes and affirms our commitment to delivering industry-aligned education that sets students up for long-term career success.
Through this new status, our students and staff gain access to exclusive benefits including CIMSPA membership, career resources, and employer networking opportunities. It also enhances pathways from education into employment within Sheffield United Community Foundation, helping us grow and retain future talent.
Read more here.
Kellogg’s Football Camps Back in Full Swing!
We’re just over a week into our summer football camps! It’s been great to see faces old and new at each of our sites – Handsworth Junior Sporting Club, Leisure United Graves, Leisure United Thorncliffe, Leisure United Westfield & Wisewood Sports Centre – and we’re only just getting started!
We’ve got weekday sessions running right up until the kids go back to school, all designed to keep your child active whilst having fun!
Our football camps are for children aged 5–14, offering a safe and inclusive environment where kids can develop their football skills, make new friends, and build confidence. We also have girls exclusive camps at our Graves and Westfield sites.
Book your child’s place today!
We Want to Hear from You!
Take just five minutes to complete our short survey and help shape the future strategy of Sheffield United Community Foundation. Your views will play a key role in how we support our community moving forward.
As a thank you, everyone who completes the survey will be entered into a prize draw to win 4 tickets to a Sheffield United Men’s First Team home match at Bramall Lane (Category B or C). Tickets will be located in the Bramall Lane Upper Tier.
Fill out the survey here.
Sign up for the Blades Superdraw Lotto by midday on Tuesday 5th August and you could win a pair of tickets for our opening home game of the season against Bristol City on Saturday 9th August.
Already signed up for the Lotto? You’re included too! Two pairs of tickets will be won by new players and two pairs will be won by existing players. Tickets will be located in the Bramall Lane Upper Tier.
Winners will be contacted on Tuesday 5th August and tickets will be made available to collect from the Ticket Office.
For further enquiries, please contact peter.stone@sufc-community.co.uk.
⚔️ One of our Premier League Kicks participants, Bella, was featured by the Premier League as part of the Lionesses Euro’s triumph. Watch the video here.
⚔️ Check out the extended pitchside highlights from our College Blades NFYL League Cup Final triumph over Bolton here.