Our Tenants
Voluntary Action Sheffield
Voluntary Action Sheffield is made up of people who care about making a difference and want to leverage their understanding, experience and any position or privilege to support others. We’re a values led organisation dedicated to delivering our purpose of Supporting people, communities and the VCS to lead positive change – change that really matters to local people and will help them get the best results now and in the future.
Our staff, volunteers and trustees bring a wealth of skills knowledge and experience to their work, alongside a continual willingness to learn.
This is a time of development at VAS as we continue to move towards greater distributed power and responsibility, where we encourage our team in any grade or role to be a leader in facilitating positive change which helps us recognise our vision:
People in Sheffield have the opportunity to live healthy, fulfilling lives, reach their potential, and thrive equally.
We are ambitious and optimistic – we love Sheffield and want it to be a great and welcoming city. While there is much to celebrate, we recognise that support and services do not work for all people within our communities. We recognise inequalities maintain poverty and injustice, and we work to address not just the symptoms but the systems which continue inequalities. We work for positive change, led by communities; change that really matters to local people.
Bridges by Progress Careers
Bridges, powered by Progress Careers, is a supportive five-step programme, designed to help young people who are not employed or in training get to where they want to be.
Tailored to their individual needs, our Work and Wellbeing Coaches will provide personalised support and guidance with things such as confidence building, mental health, and interview prep. Our team are ready to use their skills, knowledge, and partner network to transform the lives of local young people for the better.
Changing Futures
Changing Futures is a government project that aims to improve outcomes for adults experiencing multiple disadvantage, including combinations of homelessness, substance misuse, mental health issues, domestic abuse and contact with the criminal justice system. Working in 15 locations across England, Changing Futures works to bring together local services and voluntary and community organisations to improve the approach to multiple disadvantage support.
Disability Sheffield
A charitable organisation run by disabled people living in Sheffield with direct experience of the different types of disabling barriers which people can face. Disability Sheffield work in partnership with public bodies, private sector employers and the voluntary sector to help improve the lives of disabled people.
Website
info@disabilitysheffield.org.uk
Phone
0114 253 6750
Monday-Friday
9am-3pm
Lead Well
Lead Well is a consultancy specialising in leading complex change and creating thriving workplace cultures.
Lead Well supports individuals and organisations through mindful leadership, coaching, and team development. Their values-driven approach focuses on creating healthier, more connected workplaces – and we’re thrilled to have them join our community.
To this end, they draw on their years of expertise in organisational development, project and programme management, business architecture and analysis to support organisations to achieve their organisational outcomes while improving the wellbeing of the people who work there.
Website
NAVCA
NAVCA are a national organisation with a local focus. We are the only national membership body specifically for local sector support and development organisations (also known as local infrastructure) in England. Alongside our members, we are part of the movement for local social action.
Our members support around 200,000 local charities and voluntary groups across the country, helping them to thrive and deliver essential services within their communities. To find out more about what we do, visit our website.
Objective
Award winning integrated marketing agency. Insightful, creative and customer focused. Our specialist teams successfully deliver strategic marketing, creative design and digital projects on behalf of businesses and organisations in the UK and internationally
Opus
Opus is an independent social enterprise based in Sheffield and works with citizens, communities, businesses, voluntary groups, cities, campaigns, research institutions, infrastructure organisations and governments to address the entangled ecological, social, economic, political and cultural crisis we collectively face. Opus works to create and support responses to achieve urgent systemic change.
Since 2006, they’ve run impactful projects like Now Then Magazine, Word Life, the Festival of Debate and Distribution.
Remedi
Remedi are one of the UK’s leading facilitators of Restorative Justice services across the youth and adult criminal justice arena and a nationally recognised training and information resource for all Restorative Justice practitioners
Roundabout
Provides high-quality, effective and flexible housing, care and support services to meet the diverse needs of young people who are homeless and to develop appropriate new services as those needs change. Roundabout’s aim is to support and empower young people who are homeless, so they can recognise, develop and take advantage of the choices open to them.
Website
Phone
0114 253 6753 (Fundraising Team)
0800 193 5222 (Homeless Advice Helpline)
Sheffield ME and Fibromyalgia Group
Sheffield ME and Fibromyalgia Group provides information, support and a point of contact for people of all ages with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), fibromyalgia and long covid, their families and their carers, in South Yorkshire and North Derbyshire.
The Group also seeks to raise general awareness of ME/CFS, fibromyalgia and long covid, and to educate the general public through the promotion and dissemination of knowledge about these illnesses.
Website
info@sheffieldmegroup.co.uk
Phone
0114 253 6700
Monday-Thursday
10:45am-2:15pm
SOHAS
The main objective of SOHAS is to provide support and advice for people whose health is affected by their work and to help and support them to keep their job. The service they provide is free and confidential and is accessible for anyone who lives and works in Sheffield. SOHAS work with GPs, clinicians and employers to ensure that people are given practical and common sense advice and support to keep them in work. Their work is funded by Sheffield City Council, Sheffield Talking Therapies, Sheffield Carers Centre and Macmillan Cancer Support.
STEP
The Short Term Educational Programme (STEP) city-wide service provides free educational courses that are designed to help with a range of mental health conditions. Our aim is to work with you to build your confidence, develop positive coping strategies and help your reach your goals.
If you want to learn new ways of looking after your mental health and emotional wellbeing, then these courses may be appropriate for you. Each course runs over a number of weeks and are developed and facilitated by experienced members of the team alongside volunteers and peer support workers who all have lived experience of the topic you’re covering.
We accept referrals for people aged 18 and over (except for the #STEPForward course which is 16-25) living in Sheffield and registered with a Sheffield GP.
If you would like to attend one of our courses please speak to your mental health worker, IAPT worker or GP who can refer you to the service. We do not accept self-referrals.
Trinity SELT Sheffield
Trinity SELT Sheffield is your local centre for taking Secure English Language Tests (SELTs) approved by the UK Home Office. Whether you’re applying for a UK visa, visa renewal, British Citizenship, Settlement, or Leave to Remain, Trinity SELT Sheffield provides a convenient and professional setting to complete the required language assessments. The centre offers a flexible testing schedule with exams available weekly from which you can choose your preferred date, time, and test level. If you’re unsure which SELT you need, helpful guidance is available on the UKVI website or through Trinity’s own resources.
To support your success, Trinity offers a range of preparation materials and tools. These include tailored study guides, practice activities, and the Trinity GESE Study App. Additionally, Exam Protect offers added flexibility, providing peace of mind in case your plans change. For those seeking additional support before the test, local SELT preparation courses in Sheffield are available to help you build confidence and improve your chances of success. If you need immigration advice related to your visa or citizenship application, Trinity also directs you to trusted, independent immigration advisors in the area.
Whether you’re just starting your immigration journey or nearing the final stages, Trinity SELT Sheffield offers everything you need to complete your language testing requirements smoothly and confidently.