At the end of February 2025, we hosted a networking event focused on local Welcome Places, centered around Sheffield directories, at Darnall Primary Care Centre. The event had 16 participants and featured guest speakers from Sheffield City Council and ShefFood, who provided insights into the directories. Their presentations covered the creation of the directories, online access, navigation tips for signposting clients, and guidance for local organizations on how to be listed as service providers and maintain current information.
This was the fourth networking event in the series as part of our Community Development project. The aim of these events is to bring the Welcome Places from Darnall, Handsworth, Attercliffe, and Tinsley together to network, and hear from various guest speakers about available support. The focus is on learning and enhancing skills related to available resources and creating stronger connections among local organizations.
Sheffield Directory
Sheffield Directory https://sheffielddirectory.org.uk/ is a website created for the people of Sheffield and hosted by Sheffield City Council. It brings together all the information that adults, families, professionals and volunteers might need in one, easy to access place. It is available 24/7 and provides details on the universal services on offer in our city, empowering everyone to get the right help at the right time.
It is made up of two parts: Advice and Information Pages, and Directory Listings.
Information Pages are split into topics, and give useful advice and updates on council, voluntary and community services. Directory Listings hold a wealth of organisations, services and groups, their location and their contact details.
Users can search using key words in a search box, and results can be filtered. The site includes an accessibility tool, Recite Me, making it accessible for all.
Visit the Sheffield Directory now to find out what support is on offer in your local area: https://sheffielddirectory.org.uk/.
ShefFood
In a diverse city like Sheffield, ensuring access to food is a community effort. Various organisations and initiatives come together to support those in need. Whether you’re facing a crisis, trying to stretch your budget, or simply want to engage with your community, there are numerous places in Sheffield where you can find food provision and support.
ShefFood, Sheffield’s Food Partnership, have created a comprehensive map of all the different options available across the city.
Community Food Provision | ShefFood
We hope that this map will help Sheffield tackle food insecurity in more creative and long term ways, eventually moving beyond the food bank model and helping people out of crisis.
The map is a great first step when looking for food support, whether you or your client is in an emergency or whether someone would like to eat their lunch in a more social setting, this map is for everybody.
To help people reach food security, it is important to look at all types of food support, which are defined and explained on our website. For example, Reduced-cost shops offer food at reduced or pay-as-you-can prices, making nutritious options more affordable for everyone. They are fantastic places to shop for a lot cheaper, and the organisations often focus on reducing food waste by saving surplus food. It is great for your pocket and the environment, so it is a win-win for all.
Sheffield’s commitment to ensuring food provision and access is evident through its wide array of services and initiatives. From food banks and social eating spaces to community gardens and delivery services, there are numerous ways for residents to receive the support they need. Whether seeking immediate assistance or seeking to engage with your community, these resources are here to help. Embrace the spirit of Sheffield and explore these options to find the support that best suits your needs.
ShefFood work cross-sector to make Sheffield’s food system fairer, greener and healthier. If you would like to be a part of this movement please contact info@sheffood.org.uk or sign up to be a partner here: Partner Organisations | ShefFood: Sheffield’s Food Partnership