Free Where Possible
If another organisation is better placed to help, we will point you there first.
Funding Help in Sheffield
Start with the free support that already exists in the city.
There is some excellent support already available in Sheffield for nonprofits, grassroots groups, volunteers and community organisers. We think people should know about it. We try to offer free help wherever we can, and if another organisation is better placed to support you, we will point you there first.
- Good local support should be visible and easy to reach.
- We signpost first, then step in if more practical help is needed.
- Any income SCO CIC generates goes back into supporting more projects.
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Support should create more work like this, not sit above it.
Where SCO CIC Fits
Practical support when signposting is not enough.
SCO CIC can help when an idea is getting stuck on budgets, admin, structure or funding applications. The aim is to make the work possible, not to build a profitable layer on top of it.
Hands-On Where Needed
We can help shape projects, build budgets, support bids and handle the business side.
Reinvested Income
Any income SCO CIC generates goes back into the CIC and into supporting more projects.
Grounded in Real Work
Our own projects include Industrial Elements and 09 Murals, backed by wider funding experience including EU funding and theatre and arts funding for dance.
Free Support First
Useful places to begin.
These are some of the best starting points in Sheffield if you need advice, funding information, training or support around getting a project moving.
Culture Sheffield
Useful for cultural organisations, artists and community-led creative work.
Opportunities & Funds
A practical Culture Sheffield page with current opportunities, events and funding-related resources.
SYFAB
Training, funding advice and one-to-one support for voluntary and community groups across South Yorkshire.
Voluntary Action Sheffield
Strong for support around setting up, governance, volunteering and running a community organisation.
Next Step
Not sure what kind of support you need?
Tell us a bit about your idea and we will help point you in the right direction. If there is a stronger free route, we will send you there first.