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Jobs News

We are Recruiting!!! ROLE FILLED!

We are looking for an individual who will help to enhance the visibility of our work to current and potential volunteers and supporters, current and potential Partner Organisations and beneficiaries, wider community, current and potential funders; and to support the…

Roxy Foulkes20 May 2024

Jobs News

We are Recruiting!!! ROLE FILLED!

We are looking for a fabulous listener to join our team.

Roxy Foulkes16 May 2024

News

Spring Hope

An Easter Message from SYCLS co-CEO and Lead Chaplain Baz.

Eleanor28 March 2024

Events News

Coffee, Cake & Chat: 21st-28th April 2024

This year, we are encouraging people to host their own Coffee, Cake & Chat between the 21st-28th April - either at home, in a community space, or as part of a local church service and/or activity group. Whether you're a…

Eleanor4 March 2024

News

Baz’s Comedy Fundraiser: SYCLS Supporters Raise Over £700

Big applause to all who joined Baz's comedy fundraiser at The Lescar last week! Your laughter and generosity helped raise over £700 in just one night - contributing to an amazing total of over £1600 raised toward our Children’s Listening…

Eleanor28 February 2024

News

Winter Wellness

Before Christmas, a friend popped a question on Facebook asking for advice on how people make the most of winter. And then today on radio 5 live I heard a discussion on whether February is worse than January (a simple…

Eleanor1 February 2024

News Training Volunteering

NEW Training Opportunities!!!

Join us on our Listening and Chaplaincy training courses which are taking place throughout 2024! "The training has reinforced the importance of listening and its power to heal. It’s something I will aim to take forward when listening to friends,…

Roxy Foulkes31 January 2024

News Volunteering

We are Recruiting Volunteer Chaplains

South Yorkshire Chaplaincy & Listening Service is recruiting more volunteer Chaplains. We would love to hear from you, if you are a kind, compassionate and caring person with time and willingness to sit with people and support them in difficult…

Roxy Foulkes24 January 2024

News

Farewell & Thank You to Our Departing Chair of Trustees, Tony Pedder OBE

After serving the South Yorkshire Chaplaincy & Listening Service for seven years, our dedicated Chairman, Tony Pedder OBE, has retired from the Board of Trustees as of 31st December. We would like to express our heartfelt thanks to Tony for…

Eleanor11 January 2024

Events News

Laughing Together: in Support of SYCLS

In support of SYCLS: a candid evening of comedy with Baz, telling true stories of his life from Birth to Now of ‘The Good, The Bad, The Sad and The Mad’.

Eleanor10 January 2024

News

Preparing for Christmas

We are often asked to write articles for different events. This Christmas article can be seen on Sheffield Eagles website, Rotherham United's match programme and South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue's bulletin. "May kindness, peace and love resound in your life this…

Linda Gascoyne13 December 2023

Events News

Light Up a Life!!!

Grief is difficult at any time and even more so at Christmas. Following the Light Up a Life services for Rotherham Hospice we were contacted by an attendee saying they would love to re-read the talk about snow and grief.…

Linda Gascoyne12 December 2023

News

Giving Tuesday 2023

On Tuesday morning I got a phone call from a lady who witnessed a traumatic event recently and has been affected by the event since.

Roxy Foulkes14 November 2023

News

Baz’s 12month Challenge

Hi, from the 10th November this year to 10th November 2024 when I reach the grand age of 65 I will be attempting to raise £6500 for South Yorkshire Chaplaincy & Listening Service.

Roxy Foulkes14 November 2023

News

World Mental Health Day

Watch the video and know that you are not alone. Our listening and chaplaincy service is among the many organisations providing support for people in South Yorkshire. Ask your employer if our services is offered in your workplace. #YouAreNotAlone

Roxy Foulkes19 October 2023

Jobs News

We are Recruiting!!!

We are looking for a fabulous Listener to join our growing Children's Listening Team. ROLE FILLED

Roxy Foulkes14 September 2023

Jobs

We are Recruiting!!!

We are looking for fabulous Listeners to join our growing Medical Centres’ Listening Team. The post-holders will be providing a 1-1 Listening Service for patients across 4 Medical Centres within Hillsborough Primary Care Network. The post-holders must be compassionate and empathic…

Roxy Foulkes1 August 2023

News

Graduation Ceremony

Last week Baz and Linda attended the graduation ceremony for the 71st Firefighter Recruits. It was a great event and a huge privilege to be invited.

Linda Gascoyne27 July 2023

News

UPDATE: Thank you to Clark & Partners Ltd

Thanks to Clark & Partners Ltd who raised £2650 for our work.

Roxy Foulkes12 July 2023

Events News

Run for Mental Health

We would love you to join some of our SYCLS staff in running the Run For All Sheffield 10K on Sunday 24th of September this year!

Roxy Foulkes22 June 2023

Events News

SYCLS is Celebrating a Fantastic 2025

Celebrating a fantastic 2025, this post highlights how SYCLS supported more people, strengthened communities, and helped individuals move from difficult times to hopeful futures.

Roxy Foulkes26 February 2026

Jobs

We’re recruiting!

SYCLS has a small programme of Fundraising events that we organise with a view to inspiring others to get involved; plus a programme called ‘Do It For SYCLS’ (DIFS) where we encourage supporters to come up with their own fundraising…

Roxy Foulkes26 February 2026

News

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year to you all. I do hope you had a wonderful Christmas and it was not too stressful?

Roxy Foulkes29 December 2025

News

Merry Christmas!

This year I noticed that so many households put up their Christmas lights earlier than normal.

Roxy Foulkes22 December 2025

News

Calmly Create | Reflections

This December brings with it the final sessions of my two current Calmly Create groups. I find December, the end of the year, a reflective time and this week, I have been reflecting on the ending of these two groups. …

Roxy Foulkes18 December 2025

Events News

Christmas With SYCLS

Whether you're feeling the festive spirit of generosity, looking for unique Christmas gifts, or planning a visit to Sheffield Cathedral to see the Christmas trees, we've got lots of wonderful ways to get involved with SYCLS this Christmas! Any questions, get in touch: email lydia@sycls.co.uk or message…

Roxy Foulkes28 November 2025

News

SYCLS’ Big Give Christmas Challenge

This Christmas, SYCLS is taking part in something truly special — The Big Give Christmas Campaign!

Roxy Foulkes20 November 2025

Events News

Falling into Autumn with SYCLS

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…

Roxy Foulkes23 October 2025

News

The 2026 SYCLS Recipe Calendar: Baking, Creativity, and Sharing Joy

I like cake and most baked and homemade treats but not as much as I like baking them. I guess this may sound a bit odd, as I imagine that most people who bake do so with their appetite in…

Roxy Foulkes16 October 2025

Events News

Introducing the SYCLS Recipe Calendar – A Year of Baking and Connection

Once a month, throughout the year, the South Yorkshire Chaplaincy and Listening Service (SYCLS) staff team comes together for our team meeting. These gatherings are more than just a catch-up—they’re a time to reflect, celebrate successes, share good practice, learn,…

Roxy Foulkes3 September 2025

Our latest news

We are Recruiting!!! ROLE FILLED!

We are Recruiting!!! ROLE FILLED!

Spring Hope

Coffee, Cake & Chat: 21st-28th April 2024

Baz’s Comedy Fundraiser: SYCLS Supporters Raise Over £700

Winter Wellness

NEW Training Opportunities!!!

We are Recruiting Volunteer Chaplains

Farewell & Thank You to Our Departing Chair of Trustees, Tony Pedder OBE

Laughing Together: in Support of SYCLS

Preparing for Christmas

Light Up a Life!!!

Giving Tuesday 2023

Baz’s 12month Challenge

World Mental Health Day

We are Recruiting!!!

We are Recruiting!!!

Graduation Ceremony

UPDATE: Thank you to Clark & Partners Ltd

Run for Mental Health

SYCLS is Celebrating a Fantastic 2025

We’re recruiting!

Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas!

Calmly Create | Reflections

Christmas With SYCLS

SYCLS’ Big Give Christmas Challenge

Falling into Autumn with SYCLS

The 2026 SYCLS Recipe Calendar: Baking, Creativity, and Sharing Joy

Introducing the SYCLS Recipe Calendar – A Year of Baking and Connection

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