Michelle Dickinson

Head of Philanthropy & Programmes @SYCF1986. Chair @FOCB1. Passionate about making a difference in our communities. Views are my own!

[South Yorkshire's Community Foundation @SYCF1986]

📢OPEN GRANTS 📢
💷Our community grants are now open for applications!
🧙‍♂️Check out our website for all the details & use our magic grants wizard tool to find out which funds your group, project or organisation could apply for:
https://t.co/ELskEHS0TG
#ItsAGivingThing

[South Yorkshire's Community Foundation @SYCF1986]

🎞️Our #VitalSigns research is such an important project which is helping us to improve the quality of life in South Yorkshire at a very local level by targeting support & investment where it's most needed.
#ItsAGivingThing
Find out more 👇

[South Yorkshire's Community Foundation @SYCF1986]

Fantastic to see the vital role and incredible impact of Community Foundations being highlighted by @UKCF_tweets president @LordHastings in the House of Lords.

[UK Community Foundations @UKCF_tweets]

A huge thank you to our President, @LordHastings, for bringing to light the important work and local-to-national role that community foundations have in the UK during a recent @UKHouseofLords debate:

"People feel so proud to give locally, volunteer locally and support locally."

[South Yorkshire's Community Foundation @SYCF1986]

🪄Transforming unwanted wood into bespoke gaming dice trays.
Thanks to support from our @SWEFSupport fund, master craftsman Alex Cousins' business dream's now a reality.
🎤His story's been featured on a special Business Live podcast.
Listen here: https://t.co/4Lu7GjWqvl

[Michelle Dickinson @Michelle_SYCF]

@sainsburys I hope your delivery driver is ok and not badly injured after he fell awkwardly on the black ice on my drive tonight 🤞#sheffield S35 #ICY

[South Yorkshire's Community Foundation @SYCF1986]

It’s Anti-Social Behaviour Awareness Week.
Our Vital Signs research highlighted crime & safety as top priorities in South Yorkshire.
The results will be used to shape future investment & identify priorities for local grant giving.
https://t.co/z1AJgjiIBI
#MakingCommunitiesSafer

[South Yorkshire's Community Foundation @SYCF1986]

Wonderful to catch up with the talented Alex Cousins & check out progress on his gaming dice tray business 🎛 - brought to life thanks to support from our @SWEFSupport fund.
Alex was interviewed for a special business podcast @sheffieldlive.
Find our more https://t.co/RtqDycNpHd

[South Yorkshire's Community Foundation @SYCF1986]

🖋 We're proud to sign the #ArmedForcesCovenant pledging to support to the Armed Forces & their family.
Disadvantage & inequality were top issues in our Vital Signs research. It's something we're determined to tackle. @DRM_Support
https://t.co/A85dZB8Vmq

[Michelle Dickinson @Michelle_SYCF]

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[South Yorkshire's Community Foundation @SYCF1986]

🏆Looking forward to the North Sheffield Community & Volunteer Awards 2024 later🏆
Our head of philanthropy & programmes Michelle Dickinson's a nominee in the Make a Difference category and finalist for her voluntary role as Friends of Charlton Brook chair. Good luck, Michelle!

[South Yorkshire's Community Foundation @SYCF1986]

💻Would your group benefit from funding for digital equipment like laptops, routers, cables, webcams.
Or do you need investment in broadband connectivity?
💷We've got grants available through our Connecting South Yorkshire Fund!
Apply online https://t.co/G9QVmxCr1q

[Michelle Dickinson @Michelle_SYCF]

Congratulations to you and the team, very well deserved 🙌👏🙌👏🙌

[South Yorkshire's Community Foundation @SYCF1986]

Huge congrats to @Active_Fusion, The Sunday Centre, Edlington Community Organisation & Rotherham Families First - given The King’s Award for Voluntary Service 2024!
We're so proud to have supported all 4 with funding to help them make a positive difference in local communities 👏

[Michelle Dickinson @Michelle_SYCF]

Thank you, I really do love working in South Yorkshire and @SYCF1986 ❤️

[South Yorkshire's Community Foundation @SYCF1986]

🍀"I am so lucky to love where I work and live."

👋Meet Michelle Dickinson, our incredible head of philanthropy and programmes!

https://t.co/53eSUcRZNQ

#FacesBehindTheFoundation #ItsAgivingThing

[Andy Kershaw Media 🎙️ @andyksheffield]

We can deliver these workshops anywhere in the country or online tailored to your group, organisation or activity. Just get in touch [email protected]

https://t.co/nj0O5yE2e8

SYFAB is part of @SYCF1986 @UKCF_tweets @yorkshirefunder

[SYFAB South Yorkshire Funding Advice Bureau @syfab]

We can deliver these workshops anywhere in the country or online tailored to your group, organisation or activity. Just get in touch [email protected]

https://t.co/TXZh6UL1lt

SYFAB is part of @SYCF1986 @UKCF_tweets @yorkshirefunder

[South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority @SouthYorksMCA]

What is Green Social Prescribing? 🌿

We know that time spent in nature can have significant benefits for both physical and mental wellbeing. That’s why we’re supporting organisations across South Yorkshire to encourage more people to get out and about through Green Social Prescribing.

To find out more visit: https://t.co/1QY1VrRhrv

And if you want to find out how you can improve your local surroundings by encouraging your community to plant trees, check out The Mayors Million Trees project: https://t.co/qhYeFKhDpn

[Michelle Dickinson @Michelle_SYCF]

Thank you all for everything you do for The Foundation, our trustees are vital to offer support and be our critical friend! It’s great to work with you all 👍

[South Yorkshire's Community Foundation @SYCF1986]

Wrapping up #TrusteesWeek
⭐ @ProfJaydip DL former High Sheriff South Yorks
⭐Darren Littlewood CFO @HenryBootPLC
⭐Alex Pettifer MBE
⭐Prof Chris Booth-Mayblin
Thank you for your dedication in guiding us as we work together to create stronger, fairer, healthier communities 💜

[Michelle Dickinson @Michelle_SYCF]

Thank you all for everything you do for The Foundation, our trustees are vital to offer support and be our critical friend! It’s great to work with you all 👍

[South Yorkshire's Community Foundation @SYCF1986]

#TrusteesWeek's a chance to thank our fantastic trustee team for the energy & vision they bring to SYCF
Today
⭐️Laurence Gavin partner Hemingways
⭐️Rachael Blake Cllr & Cabinet member @MyDoncaster
⭐️Tim Bailey Director Cazenove Capital
Your dedication makes a real difference🙏

[Michelle Dickinson @Michelle_SYCF]

Thank you all for everything you do for The Foundation, our trustees are vital to offer support and be our critical friend! It’s great to work with you all 👍

[South Yorkshire's Community Foundation @SYCF1986]

Each of our trustees bring a range of skills & knowledge to support SYCF
Today we're recognising
⭐️David Akeroyd Principal @barnsleycollege ⭐️@MelindaSchofie2 Bauer Media Yorkshire
⭐️Carole O'Neill, former High Sheriff South Yorks
Thanks for all you do for SYCF 🙏
#trusteesweek

[Michelle Dickinson @Michelle_SYCF]

Thank you all for everything you do for The Foundation, our trustees are vital to offer support and be our critical friend! It’s great to work with you all 👍

[South Yorkshire's Community Foundation @SYCF1986]

#TrusteesWeek - a time to celebrate the achievements of our fab trustee team!
Today:
⭐Julie Gill former exec director @WestfieldHealth
⭐ Nick Pike Financial Planner, Belmayne
⭐ Martin Ross founder of HRM
Thank you for the commitment & energy you bring to help us thrive 🙏