A huge thank you South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation for their invitation to the ‘Safer Communities, Stronger Business’ event.
Businesses from across South Yorkshire came together for a unique event at Doncaster’s Hatfield Prison, aimed at tackling crime and creating safer communities in the region. The speakers were impressive, motivational and was a collaborative learning experience.
The exclusive Safer Communities, Stronger Business event was organised by South Yorkshire’s Giving Network (SYGN) – a collective of like-minded organisations and individuals passionate about giving back to their local area.
SYGN was set up by South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation (SYCF) to create a more resilient, healthier and stronger region through local giving.
Networkers from Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield convened at HM Prison Hatfield, which is a Category D (Open) men’s prison and Young Offenders Institution, to explore how businesses can play a role in reducing crime and creating safer communities.
It is the first in a series of four regional SYGN events taking place throughout 2015.
Hatfield Prison is recognised as the best in the country, focusing on offering inmates work opportunities, training, and rehabilitation, aiming to eliminate the stigma associated with incarceration.
Guests heard from Mick Mills, governor of Hatfield, who emphasised the importance of building connections and supporting the training, rehabilitation, and skill development of prisoners. He showcased the immense talent within the workforce and how businesses can collaborate with them, highlighting the extraordinary potential of this often-overlooked resource.
We are also delighted to announce that Castle Square Corporate Finance has joined the South Yorkshire Community Foundation Network and contributed to this amazing Foundation. We are thrilled to be a part of the Network!
For 39 years, South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation has been supporting community and voluntary groups by providing funding to assist the development of local projects for the benefit of people in Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield.
Find out more about SYCF and how to become a member of the Network, by visiting: www.sycf.org.uk
