Befriending and isolation support
Sheffield Online
Taking requests to provide essential shopping, medicine and health advice support.
Suitable for all adults.
How to get in touch - call 0114 399 1070
MCDT - Vulnerable Support
Offering practical help, particularly for elderly and vulnerable residents.
Suitable for older people and those in vulnerable groups.
How to get in touch - call 0114 278 9999
SCC
Support those aged 70+ who are vulnerable - providing help with food, fuel and medication.
Suitable for those aged 70+.
How to get in touch - call 0114 205 7120
Age Better Sheffield
Providing practical support and access to therapists.
Suitable for those aged 50+.
How to get in touch - call 0114 2900 294
Sheffield Royal Society for the Blind
Practical assistance and befriending for the visually impaired.
Suitable for those who are visually impaired.
How to get in touch - call 0114 272 2757
b:friend
Offering 1-1 support, social events and telephone volunteer help in response to coronavirus.
Suitable for anyone.
How to get in touch - call 07523 698 530
Royal Voluntary Service - Good Neighbours
Offering home visits and helping individuals to stay independent. The service is mainly aimed at older residents who are most isolated/at risk when entering hospital.
Suitable for older people at risk.
How to get in touch - call 0114 399 0086
Employment and skills support
The Growth Company
Providing career guidance and advice on work experience, volunteering, health, justice and family support.
Suitable for unemployed adults.
How to get in touch - call 0114 212 2067
Park Centre and Library
Hosting IT provisions, a library and various classes.
Suitable for all adults.
How to get in touch - call 0114 273 9611 or email parkcommunityaction@gmail.com
Manor and Castle Development Trust
Multiple services including employment support, co-ordinate adult learning, ESOL and IT. As well, they also have various wellbeing projects, exercise classes and parenting courses.
Suitable for all adults.
How to get in touch - contact Felix Dyer on felix.dyer@greatplaces.org.uk
Voluntary Action Sheffield
Connecting people to volunteer opportunities, as well as training courses and job opportunities relating to the third sector.
Suitable for all adults.
How to get in touch - call 0114 253 6600 or email info@vas.org.uk
Sheffield Volunteer Centre
Part of Voluntary Action Sheffield, they offer advice and support for people looking to volunteer in Sheffield.
Suitable for all adults.
How to get in touch - call 0114 253 6649 or email vc@vas.org.uk
Hope English School
This organisation specialises in providing ESOL classes to asylum seekers, refugees and other vulnerable adults.
Suitable for asylum seekers, refugees and other vulnerable adults.
How to get in touch - call 0114 360 1264 or visit www.hopeenglishschool.org
SAVTE (Sheffield Association for the Voluntary Teaching of English)
Offering ESOL classes, conversation clubs and 1-1 homes lessons.
Suitable for all adults.
How to get in touch - call 0114 253 6644
Groundwork
Helping people develop their potential through education, employment, enterprise and environment. Supporting to help people overcome barriers into work through skills training and on the job experience.
Suitable for all adults.
How to get in touch - call 0114 263 6420
The WEA
A training provider for adult learning which is subsidised/ free for unemployed/those who are low-income.
Suitable for low-income households and unemployed.
How to get in touch - call 0114 242 3609 or email yorkshumber@wea.org.uk
The Suit Works
A free service to help unemployed people of all ages to succeed at interview by building confidence and self-esteem through personal styling.
Suitable for unemployed adults.
How to get in touch - call 07468 646 776 or email info@thesuitworks.co.uk
New beginnings at VAS
Helping asylum seekers to settle in, get involved in employment, education, volunteering etc.
Suitable for newly-settled asylum seekers.
How to get in touch - call 0114 253 6655
Remploy
Employment support for people living with a disability and those with complex barriers.
Suitable for living with a disability.
How to get in touch - call 0300 456 8029
Opportunities Sheffield
A council-ran main employability service; they help to create jobs and breakdown barriers to employment.
Suitable for all adults.
How to get in touch - call 0114 229 6168
Food support
Foodworks
A Food Pantry project with cheap food available and a 'cooking on a budget' programme.
Suitable for anyone.
How to get in touch - call 07542 379 246 or email info@thefoodworks.org
Pantry Project
Located at The Park Centre, attendees can access £15 worth of food for £3.
Suitable for anyone.
How to get in touch - call 0114 275 7497 or email parkcommunity@gmail.com
S2 Food Bank
Community and faith organisations coming together to provide food parcels to those in need.
- St Swithuns (open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 2-4pm - contact 07804 406 267)
- Salvation Army (open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10am-12pm - contact 0114 273 1778)
Suitable for low-income households.
How to get in touch - visit s2foodbank.org.uk or call 07804 406 267
S13 Foodbank - Handsworth Foodbank
Food provision for the S13 area of Sheffield.
Suitable for anyone in the S13 area.
How to get in touch - call 07559 878 715 or email foodbank@sheffieldchristianlifecentre.co.uk
Furniture support
Emmaus
A furniture re-use, recycle and recycling centre with cheap furniture.
Suitable for low-income households.
How to get in touch - call 0114 272 0677 or email enquiry@emmaus-sheffield.org.uk
St Vincent's
Tackling furniture poverty with starter packs.
Suitable for low-income households.
How to get in touch - call 0141 270 3990 or email info@svpfurniturestoresheffield.org.uk
Fuel support
National Energy Action
Agreement to offer surgeries to help people pay their energy bills etc.
Suitable for anyone in need of help.
How to get in touch - contact Felix Dyer on felix.dyer@greatplaces.org.uk
Extra support
Wybourn Families Centre
Offering parenting classes, health visitor clinics etc.
Suitable for all adults.
How to get in touch - call 0114 272 7796
City of Sanctuary
Providing an introduction into life in Sheffield, as well as offering relaxation support and advice.
Suitable for asylum seekers and refugees.
How to get in touch - call 0114 221 1845 or email admin@sheffield.cityofsanctuary.org
Smoke Free Sheffield
Free support service to help individuals stop smoking.
Suitable for under 18's.
How to get in touch - call 0800 612 0011
The Old Rectory
A community hub with programmes for all ages; lunch clubs, over 55's tea parties, craft groups and so on.
Suitable for all adults.
How to get in touch - call 0114 269 2537 or email tim@orh.org.uk
Youth and parenting support
Green Estate
Offering youth activities - free of charge for S2 postcodes.
Suitable for young adults.
How to get in touch - call 0114 272 7796 or email info@greenestate.org
Positive Parenting
Practical advice and support for parents.
Suitable for parents and carers.
How to get in touch - call 0114 205 7243 or email sheffieldparenting@sheffield.gov.uk
Wellbeing and mental health support
Christian Life Centre
General community development programmes, litter picking, cooking classes, foodbanks etc.
Suitable for all adults.
How to get in touch - call 0114 270 0997
Dover Court Surgery
Gardening/allotment and mental wellbeing activities are on offer.
Suitable for all adults.
How to get in touch - call 0114 270 0997
Sodit
A service for women who have depression or have experienced mental health distress.
Suitable for qualifying women.
How to get in touch - call 0114 242 1700 or email info@sodit.org
Domestic abuse support
Sheffield Domestic Abuse Helpline
A support network for domestic abuse victims.
How to get in touch - call 0809 808 2241 for free on weekdays from 8am-8pm or on Saturdays from 9am-5pm (not open bank holidays).Outside of these hours call the National Domestic Violence Helpline on 0808 2000 247.
Befriending and isolation support
Sheffield Online
Taking requests to provide essential shopping, medicine and health advice support.
Suitable for all adults.
How to get in touch - call 0114 399 1070
MCDT - Vulnerable Support
Offering practical help, particularly for elderly and vulnerable residents.
Suitable for older people and those in vulnerable groups.
How to get in touch - call 0114 278 9999
SCC
Support those aged 70+ who are vulnerable - providing help with food, fuel and medication.
Suitable for those aged 70+.
How to get in touch - call 0114 205 7120
Age Better Sheffield
Providing practical support and access to therapists.
Suitable for those aged 50+.
How to get in touch - call 0114 2900 294
Sheffield Royal Society for the Blind
Practical assistance and befriending for the visually impaired.
Suitable for those who are visually impaired.
How to get in touch - call 0114 272 2757
b:friend
Offering 1-1 support, social events and telephone volunteer help in response to coronavirus.
Suitable for anyone.
How to get in touch - call 07523 698 530
Royal Voluntary Service - Good Neighbours
Offering home visits and helping individuals to stay independent. The service is mainly aimed at older residents who are most isolated/at risk when entering hospital.
Suitable for older people at risk.
How to get in touch - call 0114 399 0086
Employment and skills support
The Growth Company
Providing career guidance and advice on work experience, volunteering, health, justice and family support.
Suitable for unemployed adults.
How to get in touch - call 0114 212 2067
Park Centre and Library
Hosting IT provisions, a library and various classes.
Suitable for all adults.
How to get in touch - call 0114 273 9611 or email parkcommunityaction@gmail.com
Manor and Castle Development Trust
Multiple services including employment support, co-ordinate adult learning, ESOL and IT. As well, they also have various wellbeing projects, exercise classes and parenting courses.
Suitable for all adults.
How to get in touch - contact Felix Dyer on felix.dyer@greatplaces.org.uk
Voluntary Action Sheffield
Connecting people to volunteer opportunities, as well as training courses and job opportunities relating to the third sector.
Suitable for all adults.
How to get in touch - call 0114 253 6600 or email info@vas.org.uk
Sheffield Volunteer Centre
Part of Voluntary Action Sheffield, they offer advice and support for people looking to volunteer in Sheffield.
Suitable for all adults.
How to get in touch - call 0114 253 6649 or email vc@vas.org.uk
Hope English School
This organisation specialises in providing ESOL classes to asylum seekers, refugees and other vulnerable adults.
Suitable for asylum seekers, refugees and other vulnerable adults.
How to get in touch - call 0114 360 1264 or visit www.hopeenglishschool.org
SAVTE (Sheffield Association for the Voluntary Teaching of English)
Offering ESOL classes, conversation clubs and 1-1 homes lessons.
Suitable for all adults.
How to get in touch - call 0114 253 6644
Groundwork
Helping people develop their potential through education, employment, enterprise and environment. Supporting to help people overcome barriers into work through skills training and on the job experience.
Suitable for all adults.
How to get in touch - call 0114 263 6420
The WEA
A training provider for adult learning which is subsidised/ free for unemployed/those who are low-income.
Suitable for low-income households and unemployed.
How to get in touch - call 0114 242 3609 or email yorkshumber@wea.org.uk
The Suit Works
A free service to help unemployed people of all ages to succeed at interview by building confidence and self-esteem through personal styling.
Suitable for unemployed adults.
How to get in touch - call 07468 646 776 or email info@thesuitworks.co.uk
New beginnings at VAS
Helping asylum seekers to settle in, get involved in employment, education, volunteering etc.
Suitable for newly-settled asylum seekers.
How to get in touch - call 0114 253 6655
Remploy
Employment support for people living with a disability and those with complex barriers.
Suitable for living with a disability.
How to get in touch - call 0300 456 8029
Opportunities Sheffield
A council-ran main employability service; they help to create jobs and breakdown barriers to employment.
Suitable for all adults.
How to get in touch - call 0114 229 6168
Food support
Foodworks
A Food Pantry project with cheap food available and a 'cooking on a budget' programme.
Suitable for anyone.
How to get in touch - call 07542 379 246 or email info@thefoodworks.org
Pantry Project
Located at The Park Centre, attendees can access £15 worth of food for £3.
Suitable for anyone.
How to get in touch - call 0114 275 7497 or email parkcommunity@gmail.com
S2 Food Bank
Community and faith organisations coming together to provide food parcels to those in need.
- St Swithuns (open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 2-4pm - contact 07804 406 267)
- Salvation Army (open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10am-12pm - contact 0114 273 1778)
Suitable for low-income households.
How to get in touch - visit s2foodbank.org.uk or call 07804 406 267
S13 Foodbank - Handsworth Foodbank
Food provision for the S13 area of Sheffield.
Suitable for anyone in the S13 area.
How to get in touch - call 07559 878 715 or email foodbank@sheffieldchristianlifecentre.co.uk
Furniture support
Emmaus
A furniture re-use, recycle and recycling centre with cheap furniture.
Suitable for low-income households.
How to get in touch - call 0114 272 0677 or email enquiry@emmaus-sheffield.org.uk
St Vincent's
Tackling furniture poverty with starter packs.
Suitable for low-income households.
How to get in touch - call 0141 270 3990 or email info@svpfurniturestoresheffield.org.uk
Fuel support
National Energy Action
Agreement to offer surgeries to help people pay their energy bills etc.
Suitable for anyone in need of help.
How to get in touch - contact Felix Dyer on felix.dyer@greatplaces.org.uk
Extra support
Wybourn Families Centre
Offering parenting classes, health visitor clinics etc.
Suitable for all adults.
How to get in touch - call 0114 272 7796
City of Sanctuary
Providing an introduction into life in Sheffield, as well as offering relaxation support and advice.
Suitable for asylum seekers and refugees.
How to get in touch - call 0114 221 1845 or email admin@sheffield.cityofsanctuary.org
Smoke Free Sheffield
Free support service to help individuals stop smoking.
Suitable for under 18's.
How to get in touch - call 0800 612 0011
The Old Rectory
A community hub with programmes for all ages; lunch clubs, over 55's tea parties, craft groups and so on.
Suitable for all adults.
How to get in touch - call 0114 269 2537 or email tim@orh.org.uk
Youth and parenting support
Green Estate
Offering youth activities - free of charge for S2 postcodes.
Suitable for young adults.
How to get in touch - call 0114 272 7796 or email info@greenestate.org
Positive Parenting
Practical advice and support for parents.
Suitable for parents and carers.
How to get in touch - call 0114 205 7243 or email sheffieldparenting@sheffield.gov.uk
Wellbeing and mental health support
Christian Life Centre
General community development programmes, litter picking, cooking classes, foodbanks etc.
Suitable for all adults.
How to get in touch - call 0114 270 0997
Dover Court Surgery
Gardening/allotment and mental wellbeing activities are on offer.
Suitable for all adults.
How to get in touch - call 0114 270 0997
Sodit
A service for women who have depression or have experienced mental health distress.
Suitable for qualifying women.
How to get in touch - call 0114 242 1700 or email info@sodit.org
Domestic abuse support
Sheffield Domestic Abuse Helpline
A support network for domestic abuse victims.
How to get in touch - call 0809 808 2241 for free on weekdays from 8am-8pm or on Saturdays from 9am-5pm (not open bank holidays).Outside of these hours call the National Domestic Violence Helpline on 0808 2000 247.