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Community Celebration Day 2025
On Thursday 28th August, we proudly opened the doors to Star House to celebrate our 30th birthday! We were thrilled to welcome over 150 guests to celebrate three decades of Sheffield Futures, as well as the incredible organisations across Sheffield who support, empower, and uplift young people every day.
Sheffield Futures turns 30!
This year, Sheffield Futures proudly celebrates three decades of dedicated service, empowering Sheffield's young people through essential employability, careers, and mental health services.
Placing Faces joins Sheffield Futures as a Charity Partner for 2025
We are thrilled to officially announce our partnership with Placing Faces, a local recruitment company who have chosen to support Sheffield Futures this year.
Supporting Mental Health and Wellbeing in primary schools: What Sheffield’s Y5 and Y6 Pupils are telling us
As part of our mission to improve early mental health intervention, we’ve recently conducted targeted research to better understand what support primary school children in Years 5 and 6 (ages 9-11) might need around their mental health and wellbeing.
Give back with ease: Find Sheffield Futures on Benevity
We're excited to share that Sheffield Futures is now on Benevity, the leading platform that connects businesses and employees with causes that matter.
Mental health hub boost as Sheffield Futures secures additional funding for Door 43
Positive funding news for early intervention mental health support comes amidst the launch of a blueprint for Young Futures hubs. Additional funding from the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) will allow Door 43’s Early Support Hub to reach more young people across Sheffield.
Innovative Summer Jobs Programme to tackle youth violence in Sheffield
Sheffield Futures is partnering with UK Youth to deliver The Summer Jobs Programme in Sheffield. Running from July to September 2025, the six-week paid programme aims to combat the barriers that many young people face in gaining employment by offering paid work experience to young people aged 16 to 20.
Sheffield Futures appoints Chris Hood as Chief Executive Officer
Sheffield Futures is happy to announce the appointment of its new CEO, following a rigorous recruitment process.
Introducing the Peace Education Programme
Sheffield Futures are proud to offer the Peace Education Programme at Star House, starting Thursday 13th February 2025. Sessions will run weekly from 12:30PM-1:30PM. These sessions are for 18-26 year olds only.
A year on: Reflecting on the Heb Group Centenary Ball’s impact on Sheffield youth
It has been a year since the dazzling Heb Group Centenary Ball graced the Crowne Plaza Royal Victoria Hotel in Sheffield, and its impact continues to resonate throughout our charity.