Sheffield Forum, Sheffield’s oldest and largest independent online community was established long before social media, and is still based in Sheffield. It’s had a difficult journey like most public forums, facing spam, racism and other abuse, and new government regulations. But it’s very active, and in recent years the website has been very much improved. If you want to be…

There are now more funds and resources to assist community groups to convert their buildings. Solar and wind power, ground pumps and other improvements are being ‘retro-fitted’ to places like schools, community buildings and sports centres. If you want to help create pressure to “go green” – perhaps as a parent at school, churchgoer, or in a local group –…

Regather co-operative has secured £250,000 enabling the purchase of their building in Sharrow, from which they run a veg box scheme, kitchen facilities, events, and various community food/growing activities. A funding bid was made to the Community Ownership Fund in Spring 2024, with the support of over a thousand local community members. The General Election got in the way, but…

Russell’s Bicycle Shed has now (2024) opened a hub at 14 Charter Square, S1 4HS. Russells Bicycle Shed logo Park your bike in a safe place, with restricted and controlled access and CCTV, and ensure it’s exactly where you left it when you return. It’s open 24/7, 365 days a year for members (subscription cost £5 per month, and access…

As winter approaches, Sheffield has a network of Welcome Places where you can go to stay warm and safe, and get support, shown on this useful map of street level groups and community hubs collected by Voluntary Action Sheffield. There is also a Community Helpline provided by Sheffield City Council to support anyone struggling with the cost of bills or…

A new Sheffield project, Compost Connection, plans to turn food waste into high quality compost, reducing the amount sent for incineration. Slow aerobic composting develops fungi and other micro-organisms beneficial for soil. The compost assists with active living soil, adding nutrients and improving water and carbon retention. As well as being an environmentally beneficial business, the Compost Connection will aim…