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Better futures start here

Sheffield Futures is a charity supporting young people to feel well, have a voice and get into the training, education or work that’s right for them.

Our services
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How can we help you?

  • Young People's Mental Health Wellbeing Sheffield

    Mental Health & Wellbeing

    Door 43 is our open access hub for young people living in Sheffield aged 11-25, based in the heart of Sheffield city centre.

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  • Youth Employability Services Sheffield

    Employability

    Live in Sheffield? Not in training, education or employment? We’re here to help.

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  • Careers Support Young People Sheffield

    Careers

    We’ll guide you through your options, support you to explore career ideas, and help you apply.

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  • Youth Action Sheffield Futures

    Youth Voice and Action

    Find out more about our core programmes and current initiatives supporting young people to hold power and influence change.

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Weekly wellbeing

We run regular wellbeing sessions at Star House, our home in Sheffield city centre:

Wellbeing Café – every Tues, 5–6:30 – just turn up, no booking required!

Wellbeing Wednesday – every Weds, 11–4 – phone or email ahead to secure your slot.

Check out our events calendar for more.

View all our events/workshops
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Real Stories Sheffield Futures

Real people, real stories

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Wellbeing, Counselling, Trauma
Nina’s Story
Wellbeing, Counselling, Trauma

Nina, a young student diagnosed with MS, faced difficulties in managing her workload, relaxing, and dealing with past traumas. Through a series of sessions with a wellbeing practitioner, Nina addressed these challenges and began improving her wellbeing and self-esteem. 

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Wellbeing, Counselling, Trauma
Wellbeing, Social Prescribing
Ana’s Story
Wellbeing, Social Prescribing

Ana began working with our Central Social Prescriber with a goal to connect more with new people and build on their current routine. Ana had requested to work with Social Prescriber via virtual sessions – at first, beginning with a telephone call – as they did not feel able to meet face to face yet.

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Wellbeing, Social Prescribing
Employability, Careers
Lloyd’s Story
Employability, Careers

Lloyd was a Y11 student facing Post-16 options, a situation hundreds of students are currently experiencing across the city. It’s a daunting time when the world suddenly starts opening up in front of you, especially if you don’t know which path to follow.

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Employability, Careers
Employability, Wellbeing, Careers
Joseph’s Story
Employability, Wellbeing, Careers

Joseph was in foster care when he joined Project Apollo. He was isolated, suffered with anxiety and had been diagnosed with Autism. Together, we explored ideas and visited training providers until we found one where he felt comfortable.

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Employability, Wellbeing, Careers
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Employment guidance

Live in Sheffield? Not in training, education or employment? We’re here to help.

– Work with one of our Employment Coaches

– Attend one of our jobs programmes

– Speak to an impartial Careers Adviser

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Our latest updates

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Our Strategy 2026-2029
Our Strategy 2026-2029

Today we are proud to share our new 2026-2029 strategy: Belong. Grow. Lead. With a refreshed vision, Sheffield Futures is bringing its 30-year legacy – rich with experience, expertise and knowledge – into a new, exciting era.

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Our green commitments
Our green commitments

Being an environmentally-friendly organisation is incredibly important to Sheffield Futures; the next generation are facing an increasing burden of dealing with climate crisis which disproportionately affects disadvantaged communities. As an organisation that exists to nurture the next generation, it is imperative that we do our part to protect the environment.

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Creating opportunities and building confidence: A look back at our Summer Jobs Programme
Creating opportunities and building confidence: A look back at our Summer Jobs Programme

This August, we were delighted to welcome 20 young people to take part in the Summer Jobs Programme, a six-week paid work experience scheme designed to build confidence in young people who are at risk of violence. By offering structured, supported – and importantly, paid - work opportunities, the programme aimed to empower young people to take positive steps towards their future.

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Supporting young people’s wellbeing and employment through Sheffield’s Youth Hubs
Supporting young people’s wellbeing and employment through Sheffield’s Youth Hubs

Sheffield Futures is pleased to announce two new partnerships with Sheffield’s Community Youth Hubs, running from now until March 2026, funded by South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (SYICB) as part of the Health and Growth Accelerator under South Yorkshire’s Pathways to Work system.

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Light up Star House this Christmas
Light up Star House this Christmas

Our Light Up Star House campaign is a wonderful opportunity to make a meaningful difference while celebrating the magic of Christmas. Every star you sponsor will help to fund our counselling services for young people across Sheffield, providing essential mental health support when it’s needed the most. 

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Empowering young voices: Building a more youth-led Board
Empowering young voices: Building a more youth-led Board

Eve Willis, one of our Young Trustees, reflects on Sheffield Futures’ ongoing commitment to increasing youth representation on our board and how connecting with the Young Trustees Movement has supported our efforts to strengthen youth voice in governance.

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Support Sheffield’s young people

Door 43 is not a crisis service and does not provide 24/7 responses.

Need help immediately?

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