SYCF strengthens grants team

South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation (SYCF) has appointed Charlotte John as grants officer as it continues to support community organisations across the region.

Charlotte will play a key role in managing grant applications and funding programmes, working with groups across Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield from assessment through to delivery and monitoring.

Alongside her role at the foundation, she is currently completing a master's degree in psychology and brings experience in creative and community arts projects.

Charlotte said: “I’m thrilled to be joining such a well-established organisation that has been making a difference across South Yorkshire for four decades. 

“I’m proud to be part of a fantastic grants team committed to connecting community organisations with the funding they need.

“My background in creative and community arts has shown me the incredible impact that local organisations can have when they are properly supported. 

“I’m looking forward to working closely with groups across the region and helping them access funding which will enable them to grow.”

Charlotte’s appointment strengthens the grants team at South Yorkshire’s largest grant-giving charity, which has awarded more than £40 million to community initiatives over the past 40 years. 

SYCF supports projects focused on health and wellbeing, education, employability, enterprise and improving access to green and public spaces across the region.

Jess O’Neill, grants and partnerships manager at SYCF, added: “We’re delighted to welcome Charlotte to the team at such an exciting time for the Foundation.

“She brings fantastic experience in community-focused projects and will play an important role in guiding groups through the grants process, offering support and ensuring they can make the most of the funding opportunities available.

“Combined with our new grants administration system, her appointment will help us provide an even better experience for applicants and ensure more groups can access the funding they need to make a difference in their communities.”

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