Loadhog Foundation is Headline Sponsor for Pride of Yorkshire Project!

16th June 2025

Building on the success of Bears of Sheffield, the trail will feature 150 large lion and lioness sculptures, alongside 150 smaller lion cubs, creating a breathtaking free art exhibition that brings together businesses, artists, schools, and the public.

Lions set to roar across South Yorkshire as Sheffield Children’s celebrates 150 years!

A spectacular pride of lions will take over South Yorkshire in 2026 as part of Pride of Yorkshire – a major public art trail celebrating 150 years of Sheffield Children’s and raising vital funds to support the hospital’s next chapter of life-changing care.

Building on the success of Bears of Sheffield, the new trail will feature 150 large lion and lioness sculptures, alongside 150 smaller lion cubs, creating a breathtaking free art exhibition that brings together businesses, artists, schools, and the public. Each lion will tell a unique story, with stunning designs created by professional artists and community groups, before being auctioned to raise further funds for Sheffield Children’s.

A once-in-a-generation celebration for Yorkshire!

This ambitious initiative will see sculptures positioned across Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield bringing communities together and inspiring thousands of visitors to explore the region.

Cheryl Davidson, Head of Community and Events and Pride of Yorkshire Project Lead, Sheffield Children’s Hospital Charity, said: “The Pride of Yorkshire trail will be a landmark event, bringing people together to celebrate 150 years of incredible care while ensuring Sheffield Children’s can continue its life-changing work for generations to come.”

“We want this to be our biggest and most impactful campaign yet, uniting the region in support of a cause that touches so many lives.”
Loadhog Foundation is the headline sponsor for the trail. Lucy Ellis, Loadhog Foundation Chair said: “We’re so proud to support the Pride of Yorkshire project, which brings communities together while raising vital funds for Sheffield Children’s Hospital.

“The Loadhog Foundation was set up to give back to causes that matter locally, and this lion trail is a brilliant way to support the charities amazing work and show just how much Yorkshire cares.”

For more details on how to get involved, visit www.prideofyorkshire.org