Autumn at SYCLS – Reflect, Celebrate & Look Ahead
As the leaves turn, let’s take a moment to celebrate what we’ve achieved together so far this year. Thanks to the dedication of our volunteers and staff, SYCLS has made a real difference across South Yorkshire.
January – September 2025 Highlights:
🍂Chaplains: 664 visits, 9,839 contacts, 1,559 significant conversations, 240 prayers, 1,000+ hours.
🍂Women’s Aid Listeners: 88 hours supporting 68 women
🍂Wellbeing Listeners: 190 wellbeing calls to housebound and elderly individuals
🍂School Listening Appointments (last 24/25 academic year): 54 sessions for staff; 1,865 sessions delivered to children
🍂Beneficiary: “I felt sooooo much calmer at the end of the session. Just being allowed to state my thoughts and being listened to was a massive help.”
Thank you to all our wonderful volunteers & staff – together we’re making South Yorkshire a place of listening, care, and hope.
SYCLS 2026 Calendar
Step into the season with the 2026 SYCLS Calendar! Solve your Christmas stress and treat your loved ones to a gift that keeps on giving.
✨ A year-long culinary journey & recipes to last a lifetime!
Created by Ruth, one of our amazing Listeners supporting patients across South West Sheffield, the calendar features a new, original recipe every month, perfect for bakers of all levels.
Delicious highlights include: Hot Cross Bun Fudge, Can’t Decide Cake, and Cappuccino Cupcakes.
💌 How to get yours: Order online via eBay
OR email lydia@sycls.co.uk
💷 Pricing:
£30 for 2 – share the joy with a fellow baker and tick off your Christmas gift list
or £16.50 each.
Every purchase directly funds SYCLS’ work – so as you flick through the months of 2026, you’ll know you’re making a real difference to mental health and wellbeing across South Yorkshire.
Celebrating Charity Champions
Sponsored Silence
Julia, one of our incredible Listeners, and Linda, our co-CEO took on 24-hours of silence, raising an epic £787!
Thank you to Julia & Linda, as well as everyone who donated, encouraged, or cheered them on – your support made every quiet moment count.
Bob & Teresa’s Walk
On Saturday 11th October, Bob & Teresa completed an outstanding 18-mile walk from Barnsley Hospice to their home in South Sheffield, via Tankersley Fire Station. They’ve raised a phenomenal £765!
A massive thank you to them both.
Feeling inspired? Whether you too would like to take on a challenge, or perhaps do something fun, or meaningful, we’d love to hear your Do It For SYCLS ideas! Get in touch to chat about your fundraising plans: lydia@sycls.co.uk
❄️Winter Warnings Ahead❄️
Save the Dates…
Big Give Christmas Challenge: Tuesday 2nd – Tuesday 9th December. During this week, every £1 donated will be doubled, meaning double the impact for SYCLS and the people we support.
12 Days of Christmas: An online auction leading up to Christmas – perfect for gift shopping while supporting SYCLS. Expect some exciting prizes to bid for!
More details to follow so you can get involved and share with your friends.
