If you want to help others in need this Christmas, here are ten ways you can make a difference in Sheffield.
5. Volunteer with the Salvation Army
Alongside their regular volunteering opportunities, the Salvation Army has some one-off Christmas volunteering opportunities on offer: https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/volunteering Photo: Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images for The Salvation Army
6. Donate Christmas food to a food bank
Lots of food banks in Sheffield are in need of Christmas treats for those facing empty shelves and fridges. The Grace Food Bank has a list at this link: https://gracefoodbanksheffield.org.uk/ Photo: Matt Cardy/Getty Images
7. Help the elderly feel less lonely at a Christmas event
Re-engage, a charity helping the elderly feel less lonely, is encouraging local people to either host or attend Christmas events to help these people feel less alone: https://www.reengage.org.uk/support-us/community-christmas/ (Photo credit should read FRANCOIS GUILLOT/AFP via Getty Images) Photo: FRANCOIS GUILLOT/AFP via Getty Images
8. Donate to keep neglected animals safe and warm
At this cold time of year, the RSPCA is requesting donations to cover the costs of items like blankets and medicine for neglected animals: https://tinyurl.com/uc74ada Photo: GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP via Getty Images