Sheffield Business Together have been engaging with businesses to discuss the challenges facing our people, communities, and charities during the cost-of-living crisis and explore ways they can help. Whilst businesses alone can’t solve the crisis, they do appreciate that many of our charities and community groups are facing a triple hit, spiralling costs, increased demand for services and…
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Sheffield Food Bank Financial Campaign Background At the outset of the pandemic, in April 2020, Sheffield Business Together initiated a campaign to support 16 Sheffield foodbanks. All had faced unprecedented demand, reduced donations and were struggling to support some of the most vulnerable people in our city. Donations to date and the impact it makes…
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August Newsletter As we refocus Sheffield Business Together from the successful Levelling Up Futures in Sheffield programme we have been working on over the past sixth in partnership with the Sheffield Chamber of Commerce, Sheffield City Council and Sheffield Hallam University we would like to share with you some new opportunities we have. Please keep an…
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As this academic year ends, I just wanted to send a quick note on behalf of the Levelling Up Futures (LUFiS) Team – Katie, Graham and I to say thank you, update on outcomes and share next steps. Progress to date Opportunities – Target 128 – 8 opportunities per School or College Delivered: 87 In…
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Source Your Future Employment and Skills Event for All Sheffield Schools and Colleges – 21st to 23rd of June A massive thank you to everyone who has supported the programme Sheffield Business Together has been working closely on over the past five months, Levelling Up Futures in Sheffield (LUFiS). We have now delivered 39 opportunities to over 1900 students, involving 136…
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We would like to share an exciting opportunity with you all. One of our partner charities, Roundabout, is hosting a charity football match on Sunday the 15th of May at 13:00 pm. The match between Sheffield Football legends and Hallam FC will be taking place at the Community Stadium, Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park. Date: Sunday 15th…
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What is Levelling Up Futures in Sheffield? Levelling Up Futures in Sheffield (LUFiS) is a project to raise student attainment, aspiration, and work readiness in 16 schools and colleges across Sheffield. It is a partnership between Sheffield Business Together, Sheffield Hallam University, the Chamber of Commerce and Sheffield Council. The benefits of Employer outreach We…
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Sheffield Chamber of Commerce are delighted to be teaming up with Sheffield Business Together to scale up team working between employers and charities to address key challenges in Sheffield. Two years ago, Arm, Arup, Henry Boot, Irwin Mitchell and John Lewis, joined forces with Voluntary Action Sheffield, Business in the Community and the city’s universities…
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GOGOGREEN We are so proud to be partnering with the #GoGoGreen campaign on an innovative and trailblazing project at Hunter’s Bar Infant School to improve air quality in Sheffield school playgrounds. Like many Sheffield schools, Hunter’s Bar Infant School is close to a busy road. To address the issue of air pollution caused by vehicle…
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