Charities

Bummit can be expensive, and of top of the ticket cost and the fundraising deposit, there can be a lot to cover on the trip itself! As `part of our new inclusions policy, we have committed to making every effort possible to make Bummit accessible to all students, and increasing participation for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. We have compiled this guide to help you minimise costs when hitchhiking from Sheffield to Ljiubljana.

Baby Bummit Edinburgh, 2024 Charities

Assist (https://www.assistsheffield.org.uk)

Assist support individuals who have been unsuccessful in their asylum applications in the UK. Many of these individuals have escaped war, violence and persecution from all over the world who are seeking safety. Assist provide aid by offering emergency accommodation, welfare benefits and assistance in community integration. For example, learning English and local activism.

Roundabout (https://www.roundabouthomeless.org)

Roundabout is a South Yorkshire homeless youth charity, aiming to bring stability into homeless youth’s lives. They provide homeless prevention services e.g. accommodation in hostels, aid with transition with independent living and also offer meditation with youth and their families! They offer up to 350 bed spaces that have been fully occupied every single night so far in 2024 so are looking to expand this!

Sheffield Women’s Aid (SWA) (https://www.sheffieldwomensaid.org.uk)

SWA are a small Sheffield based charity who solely focus on housing women and children from anywhere in the UK who need a place of safety. They help women and children by providing emergency accommodation who have suffered and survived any form of domestic and sexual abuse as well as any violence. This provides a safe environment for these women and children to live.

Simon Community Scotland (SCS) (https://www.simonscotland.org/service/scs-homes-edinburgh/)

SCS are a homelessness charity dedicated to meeting people where they are, whether they are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. They support these individuals by finding people safe, reliable homes but ensure that the cause of homelessness is tackled at the root. Additionally, SCS offer addiction support, digital training to improve employability as well as providing trauma informed care and more.

A message from this year's Charities Officers

Hi we’re Liam and Ben, we’re the charities officers for this year’s fantastic student adventure Bummit!

Bummit has been one of the most exciting parts of our university experience as we’re sure it has been the same for many of you reading this.

We’re passionate about the charities this year as they really represent the values of Bummit as an organisation, set on raising money for various charities and causes. These values coincide with real issues that the UK is currently faced with due to the increasingly volatile political climate of the world such as the increased displacement of people due to war and violence.

For instance one for this year is Assist. Based in Sheffield, they provide community-based support to individuals of war, violence and have hope for their future and reach a place of independence. Supporting these individuals who have fled their home countries and have been unsuccessful in their asylum. They provide emergency housing, welfare benefits and assistance with integration into local communities by teaching English. Additionally, SCS our Edinburgh charity, supports those that are homeless in Edinburgh but also throughout Scotland. We were passionate about this charity as the number of households in temporary accommodation has increased a whole 33% in Edinburgh since the pandemic, being a 1,399 temporary household increase in the last 4 years.

A quote from SCS’s CEO, Lorraine:
“Our mission is to end rough sleeping and provide solutions for the many who are currently spending too long in temporary accommodation. The loan from SASC will be transformative for them. Over the next 18 months, we will purchase properties that will help people build new lives in high-quality, affordable tenancies, with access to the support they need.” Lorraine McGrath, CEO, Simon Community Scotland

We’re really pleased we chose these as two of our charities, and that we can continue to make more impact in not only Sheffield’s community but our destination point, Edinburgh, in a really fun way of fundraising through the hitchhike!

These are just two of the amazing charities we support. There are so many more reasons to take the jump and do Bummit! Meet all sorts of interesting people, friends, awesome rides and plenty of laughs and adventure.
We hope to see you there!

Liam and Ben.

A message from last year's Charities Officers

Hi we’re Jaime and Dillan, we’re the charities officers for this year’s fantastic student adventure Bummit!

We would go as far as to say Bummit is the most exciting event the University has to offer. Travelling across Europe and meeting so many amazing people whilst raising money for local and international charities, what’s not to love, it has it all!

Our charities this year are a great range and really represent the values of Bummit as an organisation set on raising money for all kinds of charities and causes.

For instance one for this year is Snowdrop Project. Based in Sheffield, they provide holistic, long-term community-based support to survivors of human trafficking in the UK to recover from their past, have hope for their future and reach a place of independence. They achieve this holistic support through their casework programme, which is based on social work principles, their in-house counselling service, and their community engagement programme

Last year they supported 160 survivors and 85 children in their recoveries. 43 survivors accessed specialist counselling, 73 survivors were supported through casework and they renovated 8 houses.

We’re really pleased we chose them as one of our charities, and that we can continue to make more impact in Sheffield’s community in a really fun way of fundraising through the hitchhike!

This is just one of the amazing charities we support. There are so many more reasons to take the jump and do Bummit! Meet friends, awesome rides and plenty of laughs and adventure.

We hope to see you there!

Jaime & Dillan

Big Bummit to Porto 2024

Weston Park Cancer Charity

Weston Park Cancer Charity supports those living with cancer and their loved ones. They offer a wide range of support services and activities to make life during and after cancer that bit easier for people. Their support services include: independent living support, free transport services to access treatment, and OutSwimming Cancer - free swimming lessons. Weston Park Cancer Charity also plays a crucial role through their support of research and clinical trials. They work hard to improve the quality of life for patients during cancer treatment and beyond.

Snowdrop Project

The Snowdrop Project is a Sheffield-based charity that provides holistic, long-term community-based support to survivors of human trafficking in the UK to recover from their past, have hope for their future and reach a place of independence. Their long-term holistic approach covers all key support needs, including independent living, physical and mental wellbeing, community engagement and education and employment.
Find out more here: https://www.snowdropproject.co.uk

Ben's Centre

Ben's Centre provides a safe place for those who suffer substance abuse. It is the only damp centre in Sheffield which means individuals can access support whilst they are under the influence. Ben's centre projects include the day centre, which provides those in need with a hot meal, access to clothing and washing, internet access and activities. It also has an outreach service where staff connect to people in need in Sheffield. This service offers food, drink, clean clothes and a chance for individuals to have a chat where staff offer advice and guidance.

Baby Bummit to Glasgow 2023

Snowdrop Project

Big Bummit to Ljubljana 2023

Roundabout

Roundabout's mission is to make sure that no young person experiences homelessness in South Yorkshire. They aim to empower young people to break the cycle of homelessness by helping them develop long term independent living skills and supporting them with their health, education, employment and training needs. They want to support them in their time of need, as every young person deserves the chance to have a bright future
Find out more here: https://www.roundabouthomeless.org

The Sick Children's Trust

When a child suddenly becomes ill, there’s no time to plan. The Sick Children’s Trust is the charity that gives families one less thing to worry about by giving them a place to stay, and someone to talk to, free of charge just minutes from their child’s bedside. Their ten 'Homes for Homes' support families from around the UK each year with a warm and comfortable place to stay and a friendly ear to listen.
Find out more here: https://www.sickchildrenstrust.org

Legebitra

Legebitra is a Slovenia based charity that by continuously providing accessible, confidential and professional services, they enable support and empowerment to individuals, LGBT communities, and people living with HIV. Through advocacy, they contribute to improving legal protection and increasing the visibility of LGBT people and understanding the situation of people living with HIV. By raising awareness of the general and professional public, they contribute to a change in attitude towards their target groups. With all their activities, they are building a society where every identity is legitimate.
Find out more here: https://legebitra.si/en/

Baby Bummit to Cardiff 2022

Sheffield Young Carers

Sheffield Young Carers is a local Sheffield based charity that offers support to young carers aged 8-25 who live in Sheffield. Being a young carer means they provide care for one or more family members who have disabilities, long-term physical illnesses, and/or mental health difficulties. They also offer support to children and young people aged 8-25 who live in Sheffield and are affected by drug and alcohol issues in their family.
Find out more here: https://www.sheffieldyoungcarers.org.uk

Shout 85258

Shout is the UK's first and only free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope. They've had more than 1.5 million conversations with people who are anxious, stressed, depressed, suicidal or overwhelmed and who need in-the-moment support. As a digital service, Shout has become increasingly critical since Covid-19, being one of the few mental health support services able to operate as normal at this time.
Find out more here: https://giveusashout.org

Big Bummit to Barcelona 2022

In light of recent developments in Ukraine , the majority of Big Bummit to Barcelona's raised money will go to the charity Sunflower of Peace.

MAG (Mines Advisory Group)

MAG works primarily in war-torn countries to help find every unexploded bomb or mine before an innocent does. They use expert-bomb control to safely disengage mines and bombs to prevent the deaths. They also educate the local communities at risk of mines so they know how to avoid danger and what to do in the case of finding one. Since 1989 they have helped over 20 million people rebuild their lives and livelihoods after war. 20 million. Find out more: https://www.maginternational.org/what-we-do/

Baby Bummit to Edinburgh 2021

Molly’s Fund

When the Hurst family lost Molly in 2017, through their grief they realised that they needed to take action and ensure more help is available for young people to support their mental health and well-being. This is why the Hurst family have set up a fund in memory of Molly in conjunction with South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation. The Young People’s Health and Wellbeing fund will award grant funding to community organisations and charities supporting young people’s mental health. The fund will also enable anyone affected by suicide or who wants to make a difference to get involved.

Bummish, our Virtual Global Hitchhike, June 2020

Due to the pandemic, Big Bummit 2020 to Kraków has been postponed.
Charities involved with Big Bummit 2020:

RothACS

Rotherham Abuse Counselling Service has been providing specialist therapeutic counselling support to survivors of sexual, physical or mental abuse and domestic violence (living or working in Rotherham) and helps them to fulfil their potential and lead happier, healthier lives. They support survivors of violence to understand the effects of abuse on their mental and physical well-being and increase their knowledge and skills so they can develop positive coping strategies to deal with their symptoms of abuse, including becoming more engaged with society.

Men Up North

Men Up North was founded to normalise honest conversations on male mental health, explore what it means to be a man in the modern world, provide safe spaces to facilitate conversation with confidentiality & respect and to be accessible to males, regardless of background, age or heritage. It consists of male only group coaching sessions and informal meet-up sessions. These are predominantly in Sheffield, Chesterfield and Hartlepool, allowing for safe space conversations around metal health related topics. Their primary focus is on men’s mental health and suicide prevention.

Roundabout

Roundabout is Sheffield’s local youth housing charity providing shelter, support and life skills to young people aged 16-24 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. When Roundabout first began in 1977 it operated a small emergency hostel accommodation to young people. Forty years later, their strategic aim is to end youth homelessness in Sheffield. Every day Roundabout supports over 180 young people living in accommodation either provided by or supported by the charity. They have a new hostel and provide four key services delivering comprehensive programmes of training, involvement and empowerment which help to break the cycle of homelessness and develop long term independent living skills.

Paces

Paces, based at High Green in North Sheffield, was founded by parents of children with Cerebral Palsy in 1997 and has worked ever since to support those families, children and adults who are living with neurological conditions. They offer innovative conductive education programmes to help transform their lives. Although Paces receives some statutory funding to deliver contracted services, donations and sponsorship make a huge difference to the children, adults and families they support. It allows them to offer a variety of support services which would otherwise not be possible (e.g. family support, home visits and outings) and buy specialist equipment, enabling children and adults to achieve the highest level of independence in life.

Cool Earth

Cool Earth is a charity that works alongside rain-forest communities to halt deforestation and its impact on climate change. They share the most effective conservation methods around the world with local communities living in the areas where the issues are most prevalent and invest in those with the potential for best outcomes for people and rain-forest. Innovation is the key to scaling up rapid rain-forest protection and the lessons learned in one partnership can often be applied to benefit another, so they work with communities who want to protect their forest. From setting up an in-country team to working directly with communities and local NGOs to develop their capacity, their partnerships are community-led and adaptable to each location. Cool Earth supports local and indigenous knowledge to develop innovative ways to address threats to the forest while making communities stronger and more resilient.

Baby Bummit to Glasgow 2019

Snowdrop Project

The Snowdrop Project empowers survivors of human trafficking to move on into independence. They provide one-to-one, long-term support after government support ends, which is tailored to meet the needs of individual survivors. This support can last from a few months to a few years depending on the need. The project works to reduce the risk of harm to the individual, increase independence, decrease social isolation and improve the general well-being and outcomes of the individual. They achieve this in several ways; through casework and counselling support, befriending, community activities and a renovation service. They also partner with Co-op to provide survivors with paid employment opportunities through their Bright Future scheme.

Sheffield & Rotherham Wildlife Trust

Their aims are to advance, promote and further the conservation, maintenance and protection of wildlife and its habitats; to advance the education of the public in sustainable development and biodiversity conservation; to promote research in all branches of nature study and to promote public access and appropriate use of open spaces for enjoyment and recreation. They care for and manage 14 local nature reserves, from large areas of moorland of national scientific importance and ancient woodland to tiny patches of green in the heart of the city, all freely open for everyone to come in, explore, enjoy and learn about wildlife and the environment. They also run an extensive programme of environmental training, educational and fun events and conservation volunteering, engaging over 12,000 people of all ages in this area every year with the natural world around them. The trust also has a dedicated Sites Team which carries out wildlife-focused conservation and land management on their nature reserves and other green places across Sheffield and Rotherham.

Target Housing Sheffield

Provide accommodation and support to vulnerable and homeless people who have difficulties sustaining a tenancy including offenders and those at risk of offending, refugees and EU migrants. The issues facing those they support can be highly complex. They therefore work with the individual to develop tailored support plans which ensure those needs are fully met. For some people, this could mean help with benefits, bills and budgeting. For others the main difficulties may be around mental health, alcoholism or drugs. Yet others might need help to settle into a new area and navigate systems, structures and a language they don’t understand. The Sheffield Project is located in central Sheffield. They provide accommodation and support for vulnerable and homeless individuals, most specifically support for current offenders, ex-offenders, those at risk of offending and those with complex needs. The Sheffield project provides support in properties managed by themselves for those individuals who have found it difficult sustaining a tenancy. Their aim is to support the individual towards independent living and an eventual crime-free lifestyle addressing issues such as benefits and tenancy support, budgeting, managing bills, debt advice/management as well as signposting to other specific charities & organisations across the region.

Molly’s Fund

Big Bummit to Cluj 2019

St Wilfrid’s Centre

St Wilfrid's is committed to creating a caring community where homeless and vulnerable people can find understanding, practical assistance, a sense of belonging and the support to regain their self-esteem, improving their quality of life. The Centre runs over 35 specialist sessions and activities each week. Some of these sessions are tailored to meet the individual’s needs whilst most are group activities. Each session is run by a trained specialist, supported by a team of dedicated volunteers. They provide a two course hot meal daily, served in a dining room and prepared by an in-house cook. In addition, they run a café (not open to the public) where drinks and sandwiches are available throughout the day for a nominal charge.

Mary’s Meals

Mary's Meals work to eradicate child hunger internationally in poverty-affected areas by providing free school meals and encouraging education. Their vision is that every child receives one daily meal in their place of education and that all those who have more than they need, share with those who lack even the most basic things. They want to provide relief for those suffering, in any part of the world, as a result of humanitarian crises or poverty; to help people escape poverty; and to provide care for orphaned, abandoned and vulnerable children. They also aim to raise awareness in the UK and worldwide of poverty issues through education.

Charities Supported In Past Bummits

BABY BUMMIT TO BRISTOL 2018

Ashiana
With over 30 years experience, they provide support and empower those from Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and Refugee (BAMER) communities whose lives have been affected by violence and abuse. They help adults, children and young people fleeing domestic and sexual abuse including forced marriage, human trafficking, female genital mutilation, gang violence and ‘honour’ based violence. They can provide practical and emotional support in a holistic, gender and culturally sensitive way as well as accommodation.

Framework Housing Association
Main objective is to deliver housing, health, employment, support and care services to people with a diverse range of needs. people to live stable, independent and fulfilled lives. They support them to achieve financial stability, social inclusion and independence. Their biggest area is homelessness, providing housing and support people who are homeless, preventing others from losing their homes and help them sustain their own tenancies.

ZEST
The Zest Centre and delivers health, employment, training, social and physical activities to adults and children from across Sheffield, with a particular focus on the neighbourhoods of Netherthorpe, Upperthorpe and Langsett. Inside the centre you will find a swimming pool, 2 gyms, exercise studio, health improvement schemes, advice services, a public library, a café and more. Some examples of what the money raised will go towards: £250 -Youth club update at Zest. The club opens 3 nights a week and engages over 300 children and young people from the community; £200 for a carers trip to Chatsworth. This group supports carers who are often isolated due to their responsibilities and 2 x £34 Mini hobs. This will allow them to run cook and eat sessions in the community, increasing their awareness of healthy eating on a budget.

Live at Home - Sheffield
The objective of the Live at home scheme is to enable older people to live independently in their own homes for as long as possible, helping them to live later life well in their local communities. Through befriending, lunch clubs, assisted shopping, activity and friendship sessions, outings, escorts to appointments and much more, they help to tackle loneliness and isolation in people over 65 – helping them to lead fulfilled lives and remain as active members in their local communities. Services are locally run by our team of staff and volunteers who all have a passion and commitment to enhancing the lives of the older people they serve.

BIG BUMMIT TO SPLIT 2018

South Yorkshire Refugee Law And Justice
South Yorkshire Refugee Law and Justice are a tiny charity that helps asylum seekers prepare fresh claims for protection. They give legal advice, find new evidence and do country research. The service is free, independent and confidential. They provide people with support at their lowest point, after their first claim has been refused, when they cannot find a solicitor and may be destitute. Their work helps clients move their cases forward, to feel safer and put themselves in a position where they can apply for Home Office accommodation and subsistence. Our fundraising can give an asylum seeker a second chance on their case and tell them they are not alone at a frightening time in their lives. The money raised will go towards things like office equipment to allow the volunteers to work and paying for an hour session between a client and a professional interpreter.

High Peak Foodbank
Their aim is to address and reduce poverty in the High Peak and Derbyshire Dales areas through employment support to help long term unemployed people with complex issues into work, advice and advocacy to help people resolve issues that cause poverty. They help by giving food to prevent immediate hunger, support tot sort out the crisis and help people find jobs so they don't have to face poverty again, this is done through Zink Employment. Some examples of what the money raised would go towards include: An interview area for advice work and work coaching for £1500, Laptop with Microsoft office and security for £550 and help with covering our insurance bill of around £2000 a year. Their CEO is a current University of Sheffield student!

SAVTE (Sheffield Association for the Voluntary Teaching of English)
They provide free opportunities to learn English in order to help tackle social and economic isolation to the most disadvantaged and isolated members of the Sheffield community, Many learners are women, some are new arrivals, others victims of trafficking and others have barriers such as care or health preventing them from accessing mainstream provision. The teaching they provide gives essential life language skills which empowers the learners to engage in their lives in a more meaningful way including social integration, accessing services, participating in their children's education and moving onto further education or employment. Some of the money raised will potentially go towards teaching equipment such as flip charts, stationary books, whiteboards with pens, resource books and more.

Action (Domestic Abuse Services)
Across Sheffield, they manage a helpline via a dedicated freephone number everyday of the week as a first point of contact for the provision of domestic abuse related information and advice for victims and professionals. The helpline provides: Needs & risk assessment; Safety and support planning; Facilitation of access to relevant services including housing, welfare benefits, employment, education & training, children’s services, health provision (including mental health), substance misuse services, legal advice; 1 to 1 support for up to 4 months and much more. The money raised could potentially be spent on a care package for each person that includes essential toiletries as well as a £10 supermarket git card for a total of £20.

Sheffield Mind
Sheffield Mind offer support services such as the ‘mens action group’ which helps men suffering from mental health issues talk about their feelings in a more informal setting. They aim to attract people who have failed to engage with the traditional mental health services on offer. They also offer a drop in service called ‘Friendly Friday’ which aims to help address feelings of isolation and loneliness which often are associated with mental health issues. By providing support tailored to each individual's need, they can help people overcome their difficulties, become more emotionally resilient and more able to cope positively in the future. Sheffield Mind is governed by a Board of Trustees with services delivered by a team of staff and around 50 volunteers.

BABY BUMMIT TO EDINBURGH 2017

HELEN's TRUST
Helen’s Trust is a small charity supporting people of any age with any terminal illness to enable them to remain at home at the end of their illness. They aim to remove barriers which prevent a person from being able to stay in the comfort of home, in familiar surroundings, with friends, family and even their pets. Helen’s Trust is made up of a small team of 5, 4 of whom are part time. At the moment they provide support to people with terminal illness who live in North Derbyshire and the High Peak with currently around 150 people making use of their services. In order to stay active, the charity needs to raise around £220,000 each year to continue to provide services. The money raised will go towards things like a colour printer with a supply of cartridges/paper and will help cover postage costs that reach around £600 a year.

HARC (Homeless And Rootless at Christmas)
Founded in Sheffield in 1989, HARC provides a safe haven for vulnerable men and women over the Christmas period when other services are closed. They provide 3 meals a day to guests as well as other services like hairdressers. This organisation relies on the help of around 300 volunteers, they cook and serve food and welcoming guests to providing services such as hairdressing, dentistry, healthcare to running arts & crafts activities. HARC do not receive any statutory funding and totally rely on donations and fundraising activities. If you are interested in donating please click here. Students are able to volunteer for HARC by completing a volunteer application form via our website, click here for more.

SYEDA (South Yorkshire Eating Disorders Association)
SYEDA provides support to anyone affected by an eating disorder to enable them to reach a full recovery. They offer one-to-one support as well as group support and courses to encourage a healthy body image and raise awareness of the importance of eating disorders to the wider community. All of their services are independent and confidential. You do not need to be referred by a GP or a professional, you can just make an appointment yourself. Some examples of what the money raised will go towards: £300 would contribute to the costs of one person accessing up to £18 sessions of counselling; £280 for guided self-help manuals and diaries; £300 for training course for carers x 2 per year; £300 for ‘My Body My Self’ course for sufferers 2 x per year and £100 for the production of leaflets and posters promoting their services.

ZEST
The Zest Centre and delivers health, employment, training, social and physical activities to adults and children from across Sheffield, with a particular focus on the neighbourhoods of Netherthorpe, Upperthorpe and Langsett. Inside the centre you will find a swimming pool, 2 gyms, exercise studio, health improvement schemes, advice services, a public library, a café and more. Some examples of what the money raised will go towards: £250 -Youth club update at Zest. The club opens 3 nights a week and engages over 300 children and young people from the community; £200 for a carers trip to Chatsworth. This group supports carers who are often isolated due to their responsibilities and 2 x £34 Mini hobs. This will allow them to run cook and eat sessions in the community, increasing their awareness of healthy eating on a budget.

BIG BUMMIT TO RIGA 2017

Femme International
Femme provides essential menstrual health education, and the provision of reusable sanitary products for women and girls in East Africa, specifically adolescent girls. There is a major gap in education when it comes to menstrual health (due to lack of information and the stigma). Femme empowers girls to feel in control of their bodies, and fills an essential gap in women's health.

Neurocare
Main objective is to fund equipment for use in the Hallamshire, Northern General and Children’s Hospital for patients with a range of debilitating Neurological conditions such as Brain Tumours, Parkinson’s disease, Motor Neurone Disease, Head Injuries, Stroke and many more. As well as this they also fund ground-breaking research projects to help develop the range of knowledge we have about neurological conditions.

St. Wilfrids Centre
A day centre for vulnerable, homeless and socially-excluded adults in Sheffield. They Offer creative groups, key skills groups, sports, cooking, drama, relaxation, women's group, men's group, allotment project, carpentry. They have a café and dining room where they provide cheap and nutritious meals. They Run workshop skills groups to help complete orders of bird boxes for industry. Recently had ballroom dancing which went down well! They have recently built a block of 20 one-bedroom flats where people who have experienced homelessness can live for up to 2 years while getting support on how to live fulfilling independent lives when they move on.

YWCA Yorkshire
Provide supported accommodation to young teenage parents, young girls who are pregnant and who have been subjected to domestic and sexual violence. They also support disadvantaged families, promoting independent living, empowerment and the chance to live a more fulfilled, safe and healthy life. Based in the Sheffield, Rotherham and Doncaster area. They provide education on pre tenancy and tenancy support, parenting and lifestyle skills, debt management and budgeting, advocacy and advice, support with dealing with domestic violence and sexual violence and exploitation and education around independent living and healthy and safe living.

The Sheffield Steelers Wheelchair Basketball Club
One of the biggest wheelchair basketball clubs in the UK. The club runs 7 teams in the British Wheelchair Basketball League from Junior League to Premier League and has members from age 12 to 50+. The club runs training and competition for both male and female players. Over the years, the club has nurtured many current and former Paralympians but also provides sporting opportunities for disabled people at a recreational level too. Most of the members have Spinal Cord Injuries and others have lower limb disabilities such as amputees, cerebral palsy etc.

BABY BUMMIT TO BRIGHTON 2016

Stop Gap
StopGap seeks to meet the needs for emergency accommodation for homeless people in Sheffield all year round. In the last year, Stop Gap provided 599 bed nights of accommodation and breakfast to 318 homeless and vulnerable people. With our funding they aim to be able to extend the stays of clients, and also, in exceptional circumstances, assist with rent.

Clowne and District Community Transport
Provide accessible transport and social opportunities for people unable to use mainstream public transport in the southern part of Sheffield City Region Bolsover and North East Derbyshire Districts. Without the service these people would be at high risk of social isolation or find it difficult to live independently. The passengers have a range of disabilities, or limiting health conditions and the majority are elderly. Many use mobility aids. This service ensures that frail, elderly and/or disabled people can still live independently, participate in social activities and community life.

Darnall Community Development Centre (DCDC)
The organisation works with the local residents of Darnall - one of the most deprived areas of the city where the entire population live in areas classed amongst the 10 percent most deprived areas in England. The organisation works with offenders/ex-offenders from South Yorkshire by offering around 20 supported work placement opportunities over a 12 month period, who will match the delivery of services and activities to benefit different community groups, including women only groups, activities for the elderly population who might be isolated, youth provision, and so forth.

Ashiana Sheffield
Ashiana Sheffield has over 30 years’ experience working with Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and Refugee (BAMER) adults, children and young people fleeing domestic and sexual abuse. They offer support and advice for women experiencing extreme forms of violence and abuse within a range of multiple perpetrator systems such as forced marriage, gang violence, sexual exploitation and ritual or 'honour' based violence.They offer a personalised package of support to all victims and support them emotionally and practically. They also support male and female victims of human trafficking across the north of England, and run 2 refuges for the most vulnerable female victims.

Tiny tickers
Their mission is to improve the early detection and care of babies with serious heart conditions – giving these babies a better start in life. Heart problems are the most common congenital birth defect – affecting around one in every 125 babies. These can be so serious they will require open heart surgery or other complex procedures during their first year of life. Sadly at least 1,000 babies will be sent home with no-one realising that they have a serious heart problem and so their Think Heart campaign is educating health professionals and new parents of the signs to look for if baby is unwell. Early detection means babies get the treatment they need from the first opportunity – which can save lives, improve post-surgery survival rates and lead to a better long-term quality of life.

BIG BUMMIT TO LJUBLJANA 2016

St Luke's Hospice
St Luke’s Hospice cares for adults with progressive life-threatening illnesses; aiming to control their symptoms, alleviate pain and give them the best quality of life. They also provide support for families. Last year they helped 5,000 people in South Yorkshire affected by terminal illnesses.

Cathedral Archer Project
Supports homeless adults in Sheffield, helping them break the poverty cycle and achieve a better life. Each year they help around 1,000 homeless people, providing them with the opportunity to get back on their feet.

Sheffield Royal Society for the Blind (SRSB)
Provides opportunity, support, friendship and services to blind and partially sighted people of all ages in Sheffield. SRSB aims to ultimately improve their client’s quality of life and help them to achieve whatever they wish to do and whatever they aspire to be. Each year they support over 3,300 partially sighted people.

Derbyshire Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse Service
DDVSAS work with women, men and children who have been victims of, witnessed or experienced domestic abuse. They support them to find and maintain safe accommodation, keep themselves and their children safe and to minimise the risk of future abuse. Last year they worked with approximately 5000 clients in total, including women, men and children.

Support and Love Via Education International
S.A.L.V.E. International is a small British and Ugandan Charity working with young people aged 6 to 25 living on the streets of Jinja, Eastern Uganda. They provide opportunities for young people to return to a safe family home and re-enter education so they have a future full of opportunities.

BABY BUMMIT TO GLASGOW 2015

ASSIST Sheffield
Assist Sheffield challenges the terrible conditions that some refugees seeking asylum in Sheffield live in. Not only do they provide food, shelter and community referrals they also run an advocacy service which helps refugees with their claim for asylum in this country.

The Margaret Carey Foundation
Margaret Carey collect old bikes and wheelchairs and set up workshops in ten prisons across the North of England. They work with prisoners who aren't involving themselves in the mainstream prison system. These are predominanently young males who are likely to reoffend. The prisoners work towards qualifications in bike maintenance by restoring and repairing old bikes. These bikes are then redistributed and taken to disadvanteged areas.

South Yorkshire Eating Disorder Association (SYEDA)
SYEDA help people in South Yorkshire who suffer from eating disorders. They provide one-to-one support as well as group support and courses to encourage a healthy body image. They also raise awareness of the importance of eating disorders to the wider community.

Newlife Foundation
Newlife provides equipment for disabled children in South Yorkshire. 100% of their funding goes directly to the children. This equipment includes special beds, prams and car seats and can mean the difference between comfort and pain for disabled Sheffield in our area.

BIG BUMMIT TO BUCHAREST 2015

Burton Street
Burton Street are a non-profit community organisation who predominantly specialise in supporting adults and older children with learning and physical disabilities. Based in Hillsborough, they are also a community centre and have over 50 different clubs, charities, societies and organisations based there. Burton Street is full to capacity at the minute and a second site is currently being developed to help 60 children and 200 Adults per week. Burton Street helps promote communication and confidence through sport, art and cooking.

Roundabout
Roundabout are a local charity providing shelter and life skills to young people. They help over 150 people each day and provide emergency accommodation for those in crisis, as well as medium term accommodation such as shared housing. Roundabout help young people develop life skills to break the cycle of homelessness. They also provide peer education services and organise other activities such as for other homeless individuals to give talks to schools as a preventative measure.

Children’s Hospital
The Children’s hospital is one of the only four stand-alone children’s hospitals in the UK and fund four key areas each year including: Research in to the prevention and cure of childhood illnesses, new facilities to extend the range of treatments provided, improvements to the hospital and specialist medical equipment. They have over 240,000 patients each year, but unfortunately do not have enough space for what is needed.

Haven House
Haven House is a charity which supports victims of domestic abuse, based in Sheffield. They aim to allow victims of sexual, emotional and/or physical abuse to move on from the past to rebuild their lives. Haven House also supports children who have been rehomed due to domestic abuse and suffer from emotional and behavioural problems, resulting from what they have witnessed. Haven House to support victims through both specialist support and therapeutic play opportunities and activities, aiming to maintain the relationships within the families

Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust
The Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust is the largest voluntary charity in South Yorkshire. They run national conservation projects which aim to reconnect habitats by working with nature to provide the ecosystem services depended on for life, and also address other environmental issues through activities such as conservation work days, wildlife surveys and land management work. In addition, they run Wildlife Watch - A project for ages 8-12 to enable them to learn more about the environment. Last year Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust had 15,000 volunteers and engaged with 8,000 children. Overall, they help form positive relationships with the natural world.

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Ecclesall Live at Home Scheme
ELHS is a local project which provides services for older individuals in need. This project helps to break social isolation and allows those in need to engage with each other through weekly organised activities, a one-to-one befriending service and a telephone contact and prompt service. In addition, ELHS hold a monthly social event for the males called ‘Blokes Aloud’. This event includes taking the group out to different pubs around Derbyshire for a meal and a drink together. ELHS’s aim is to maintain the independence of old people.

St Luke’s Hospice
St Luke’s Hospice cares for adults with progressive life-threatening illnesses; aiming to control their symptoms, alleviate pain and give them the best quality of life. They also provide support for families. Last year they helped 5,000 people in South Yorkshire affected by terminal illnesses.

Tree of Life for Animals
TOLFA is an animal hospital and shelter based in Rajasthan in India. They provide necessary healthcare to sick/injured animals, and by doing so, also help to save lives through preventative measures such as vaccinations. TOLFA also provide education for children and help to provide employment for those who may not have got jobs due to social inequalities.

Safe@Last
Safe@Last is a Sheffield based charity which supports children who are at risk through running away from home when they feel they have no other alternative. They offer one-on-one support to over 220 children, a 24 hour helpline and a Missing Young People’s service.

Charities Supported in Previous Years

2013/14

Sheffield Young Carers
Cathedral Archer Project
The Sick Children’s Trust
Aquabox
Trees for Cities
Changing Faces
Young Women’s Housing Project
Chilypep
Home Alone Xmas Lunch

2012/13

Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice
Sophie’s Wish, Paces Sheffield
Sheffield Young Carers Project
St Andrews Child Contact Centre
FoCAL
High Peak Women’s Aid
Roundabout
Water for Kids
Sheffield Volunteering
The Children’s Hospital Charity
Broomhall Breakfast
Haven House
Cecily’s Fund

2011/12

Chilypep
Ecclesall Live at Home Scheme
The Joseph Foote Trust
Asperger’s Children and Carers Together (ACCT)
Project Buzz
PACT
Children Today
DIAL Barnsley
Learn for Life Enterprise
The Sick Children’s Trust
Street Child of Sierra Leone
JAM Scotland
StopGap
Sheffield Women’s Aid

2010/11

SUST (Sheffield User Survivor Trainers)
Doncaster Rape and Sexual Counselling Service
Operation Florian
S.A.L.V.E
KIDS
Sheffield Royal Society for the blind (SRSB)
Sheffield Volunteering
Flourish
Computer Club
Children’s Project
Neurocare
Wombwell Drop in Centre
Sheffield Cystic Fibrosis Appeal

2009/10

Chilypep
Ecclesall Live at Home Scheme
The Joseph Foote Trust
Asperger’s Children and Carers Together (ACCT)
Project Buzz
PACT
Children Today
DIAL Barnsley
Learn for Life Enterprise
The Sick Children’s Trust
Street Child of Sierra Leone
JAM Scotland
StopGap
Sheffield Women’s Aid

2010/11

SUST (Sheffield User Survivor Trainers)
Doncaster Rape and Sexual Counselling Service
Operation Florian
S.A.L.V.E
KIDS
Sheffield Royal Society for the blind (SRSB)
Sheffield Volunteering
Flourish
Computer Club
Children’s Project
Neurocare
Wombwell Drop in Centre
Sheffield Cystic Fibrosis Appeal

2008/09

Kids Company
Cavendish Cancer Care
Parkinson’s Disease Society
The Anthony Nolan Trust
Sheffield Volunteering
STOP (Trafficking UK)

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