Nominees named for SYCF Community Celebration Awards

13th April 2026

The shortlist has been revealed for South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation (SYCF) Community Celebration Awards.

Eight voluntary and community groups from across the region have been selected as finalists across four categories ahead of the prestigious awards ceremony celebrating the impact of grassroots organisations across South Yorkshire.
 
Nominees:
 
Barnsley Community Impact Award
Barnsley FC Community Trust
The Exodus Project
 
Doncaster Community Impact Award
Active Fusion
Edlington Community Organisation
 
Rotherham Community Impact Award
Cortonwood Comeback
Harthill Tea Day Social Club
 
Sheffield Community Impact Award
Family Voice and Ammi’s Kitchen
Sheffield Mencap and Gateway
 
The winners will be unveiled at a special event at the Victoria, Kelham Island, on 14 May to celebrate 40 years of SYCF.
 
Since 1986, South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation has invested more than £40 million into thousands of grassroots organisations across South Yorkshire, supporting communities to thrive.
 
Martin Singer, chief executive of SYCF, said: “We received an exceptional number of submissions, each one highlighting the breadth and impact of positive work taking place across South Yorkshire.
 
“It was an incredibly tough process to select the finalists from scores of groups who entered – the hidden heroes of our local communities working tirelessly to make a difference.
 
“These awards are about celebrating the dedication, compassion and resilience of voluntary groups who are at the heart of their communities. Every organisation who entered should be incredibly proud of the difference they are making to people’s lives.”
 
The Community Celebration Awards form part of SYCF’s 40th anniversary year, recognising the vital role community groups play in strengthening neighbourhoods across the region.
 
To find out more about applying for funding from South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation, visit www.sycf.org.uk/apply.