This month, The Sheffield 1000 are proud to donate £1000 to Grow, a youth development charity supporting vulnerable and marginalised young people across Sheffield.

Grow works with young people aged 16–24 who are often facing mental health challenges, social isolation, and barriers to employment or training. Their approach combines coaching with nature-based projects, creating a supportive environment where young people can rebuild confidence, develop skills, and reconnect with others.

Activities such as gardening and nature walks offer more than just time outdoors — they provide proven benefits for mental health, helping to reduce anxiety, stress and low mood. At the same time, these experiences help young people develop key employability skills like teamwork, communication and leadership.

Our donation will support Grow’s youth employability programme, Grow Training, helping young people gain the skills, confidence and connections they need to take their next steps into the workplace.

We’re proud to support an organisation that is creating opportunities, improving wellbeing, and helping young people build brighter futures.