Stamp of approval for community foundation

A charity has been recognised for its commitment to transparency and community impact with a national accreditation.

South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation (SYCF) has secured its sixth Quality Accreditation from UK Community Foundations. 

The mark, which runs until 2028, recognises consistent excellence across governance, finance and grant-making. 

Martin Singer, chief executive of SYCF, said: “We are absolutely delighted to have achieved this prestigious accreditation from UKCF. 

“As we prepare to celebrate our 40th anniversary of giving in South Yorkshire, this award highlights the unwavering commitment, dedication and hard work of our team in distributing funds to those most in need across the region.

“Our staff and trustees work tirelessly to ensure that our policies and processes are consistently of a high standard and support our work in inspiring people to give, helping communities in Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield to thrive.” 

SYCF is one of 47 foundations in the UKCF network and is the largest local grant-giver in its region, having awarded over £1.7 million to community groups last year. 

Since launching in 1986, SYCF has distributed almost £40 million in grassroots funding across South Yorkshire.

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