South Yorkshire Charity Mentors is a registered Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO). We were registered in November 2023 (Registration number: 1205927) after a successful two year pilot programme.
South Yorkshire Charity Mentors aims to support the region’s voluntary sector leaders, help with voluntary sector sustainability and now with post pandemic recovery. The South Yorkshire Community Sector Resilience Survey, produced by South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation, the University of Sheffield and voluntary sector partners, highlighted the significant sustainability challenges faced by the sector. The voluntary sector provides often essential support within our community. Participating in a mentoring relationship could help leaders to solve strategic level challenges, to grow in their respective roles and to further strengthen their organisations.
SYCM is overseen by an experienced Trustee Board, with an Executive Coordinator supporting delivery and strategic development. We introduce our Chair, Trustees and the Executive Coordinator in the Meet The Team section of the website.
We work closely with South Yorkshire's Community Foundation, who provided pro bono support during our trial period. The Foundation's Chair and CEO both supported with our early development, with the CEO now supporting us as a Trustee. SYCF provide SYCM with insight into the needs of the region's voluntary sector organisations.
Our mentors are all volunteers and are experienced leaders from across South Yorkshire representing a diverse range of sectors.
Mentoring is a relationship between two people. The mentor shares knowledge and skills and offers guidance to the mentee based on their experience and expertise. The relationship is private and is based on mutual trust and respect.
New mentoring programme offering support to local charities and community groups (Feb 2022)
Mentoring programme delivering results for community group leaders (Nov 2022)
https://www.sycf.org.uk/our-impact/news/sheffield-sports-club-founder-wins-unsung-hero-crownAward success at the BBC's Sports Personality of the Year 2024 for Des Smith, who is working with mentors from South Yorkshire Charity Mentors
We are pleased to share our Interim Impact Report (April 2023).
April 2024 - We are pleased to share our annual report, which includes a summary of the work completed over the past year and some comments from voluntary sector leaders which demonstrates the impact.
