There is still time to vote for your Charity of choice. The vote is open until 27th May. There were so many good charities nominated we decided to leave it to you to shortlist your own. We are using a decision tree which will help you whittle down your choices.
If you haven’t voted already please click here:
https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/WQCSS27
Here is some more information on the charities you can choose from:
Large Charities – (Income of over £1 million per year)
Hospital Charities:
Sheffield Hospitals Charity
Charity’s mission “To enhance the care and treatment of patients using our hospitals by raising funds and making grants to support areas beyond the scope of the NSH funding”
Sheffield Hospitals Charity helps fund specialist equipment, pioneering research, patient and family support services and the transformation of your local hospitals into more comfortable and welcoming environments.
http://www.sheffieldhospitalscharity.org.uk/
Children’s Hospital Charity
Charity’s mission “Children come from all over the country to see our hospital’s specialists and we work hard to make it better by funding things which the NHS does not cover. The money raised through donations buys life-saving equipment, funds vital research and treatment for thousands of children from across the world and helps us create a comfortable, engaging environment for our patients.”
The patients and their families are at the centre of everything the Children’s Hospital Charity so. They believe they deserve to be treated with the best facilities in a hospital designed with children in mind.
Weston Park Hospital Cancer Charity
“We are Weston Park Hospital Cancer Charity and we support the incredible work of Weston Park Hospital. The vital funds that are raised by the Cancer Charity help to make it more than ‘just a hospital’, by focusing on three areas – cancer research, cancer treatment and cancer care. We continually need to raise more money every year to fund projects which will help keep Weston Park Hospital at the forefront of cancer research, treatment and care.”
http://www.wphcancercharity.org.uk/index.php
Hospice Charities:
St Luke’s
“We care for people aged 18 and above throughout Sheffield who have terminal illnesses. We aim to control their symptoms, alleviate pain, and give them the best possible quality of life – all free of charge. St Luke’s is not just for cancer patients, and it’s far more than a building. In fact you may be surprised to learn that most of our patients never set foot in the Hospice itself.”
http://www.stlukeshospice.org.uk/welcome
Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice
“Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice, in Sheffield, offers care and support to children with a shortened life expectancy, both in their own homes and at our hospice in North Anston. Bluebell Wood is a place filled with laughter and love. We give families the chance to relax, take a break and have fun, and we help support the whole family.”
Bluebell wood covers a large area, which includes all of South Yorkshire, North Derbyshire, North Nottinghamshire and parts of North Lincolnshire. They are currently supporting 250 Families both in the hospice and in the community
http://www.bluebellwood.org/about-bluebell-wood/
Ashgate Hospicecare
“Ashgate Hospicecare is an independent registered charity that provides care to patients across North Derbyshire at the hospice, in the community and at Chesterfield Royal Hospital. All our services are free of charge to patients and their families which is mainly funded through donations, legacies and income raised through our 16 shops. The hospice has a 21-bed inpatient unit, 16-place day hospice and provides a range of therapy and support services on site. The hospice primarily enables people to stay in their own homes for as long as possible. We offer family support to patients and their families for as long as they need us.”
http://www.ashgatehospicecare.org.uk/
Homelessness Charity:
Roundabout
“ROUNDABOUT is Sheffield’s local youth housing charity, providing shelter, support and life skills to young people. We give emergency accommodation for homeless young people at our hostel and support young people to live independently in secure bedsits and in shared housing throughout the city. Roundabout also offers young people a comprehensive programme of training and involvement which breaks the cycle of homelessness and develops long term independent living skills.”
http://www.roundabouthomeless.org/
Small Charity – (Income of less than £1million per year)
Homelessness Charity:
Cathedral Archer Project
“The Cathedral Archer Project (CAP) is a place where homeless people can change their lives for the better. We believe life should be rewarding and enjoyable. Homelessness is neither of these. We help homeless people achieve a better life by supporting them to develop their independence; improve their ability to tackle setbacks, improve their ability to identify and change negative behaviour; improve their wellbeing”
http://www.archerproject.org.uk/index.php
Charities helping children with disabilities:
PACES Sheffield
“Paces is a leading specialist centre for children with cerebral palsy and other motor disorders, with an ever growing reputation for excellence in Conductive Education. Our school has recently been rated as ‘Outstanding in every category’ by Ofsted. The innovative combination of Conductive Education with a holistic approach is unique and is highly effective in meeting the learning needs of our children and young people.”
http://www.pacessheffield.org/
Amy’s House
Amy’s House is a facility for families with children, from 5-18 years old, who have additional and sometimes life limiting illnesses. We are based in the heart of the local community at Ballifield Primary School and also in our new building at The Stables, Handsworth, in Sheffield. Amy’s House focuses on meeting the holistic requirements of children with special needs through education, exercise and above all, fun. Amy’s House is the only respite centre of its kind in the Sheffield area to not only support the child but also their siblings. We are offer term-time sessions on Saturdays and Monday to Friday sessions during the school holidays.”
Other:
Heeley City Farm
Heeley City Farm’s Mission “Heeley City Farm identifies, confronts and addresses the problems of poverty, inequality, prejudice and lack of opportunity by supporting and promoting community regeneration and self-help within environmentally friendly and self-sustaining systems, using the background of a mini-farm, community gardens and related resources.”
Heeley City Farm is a city farm in the district of Heeley, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. It is a community-based and led training, employment and youth enterprise.
http://www.heeleyfarm.org.uk/page/id/207fb13014f7913efd48a653c1084a22/Heeley_City_Farm_Home_Page/
Amy’s Retreat
Amy’s Retreat provides holidays for families who have children with cancer. It was set up by parents who lost their little girl, Amy, to cancer and understand the importance of family life during these times. Amy’s Retreat provides fantastic holidays to Centre Parcs.”
https://www.justgiving.com/amysretreat
Thanks,
Anna, Efe, Vic and Graz
