Community & Social Justice

Over 300 poor families in Pakistan supported annually through education, housing, medical and other services

7 species recovery projects delivered including beavers returning to Derbyshire for the first time in 800 years, Atlantic salmon restoration on the River Ecclesbourne, and white-clawed crayfish ark sites

Citywide cost-of-living crisis coordination through Sheffield's City Strategy group and Silver Command multi-agency board, ensuring grassroots VCS insight shaped the city response

150 people actively supported to maintain their accommodation; average income maximised by £601.03 per month per person

Supported families facing hardship to keep pets at home through behaviour support, emergency boarding and owner assistance, reducing the number of dogs entering the rescue system

Secured first tranche of the Rothbury Estate — the largest land sale in England in 30 years — creating a 40-mile nature recovery corridor from the coast to Kielder

1,578 items of clothing distributed in emergency clothing packs for new care home residents; 33 Bags of Blessing with personal hygiene products delivered to care homes; 39 intergenerational connections established between schools, nurseries and care homes

Women from ESOL classes went on to further learning, volunteering or work; 87% feel included in a community at DIWC; 73% feel healthier; 69% know more about Scotland because of DIWC; Investing in Communities Fund secured non-ESOL classes and groups for 3 years