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South Yorkshire Funds Kids’ Futures
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- Jun 27, 2026
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- 111
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Summary
South Yorkshire just dropped a half-million-pound game-changer: the Dream Big Fund, designed to slash child poverty, boost health equity, and unlock youth potential—making it the UK’s first fund solely focused on kids. Backed by local government, Save the Children, and the Key Fund, it’s fueling a two-day summit in Doncaster where 300 young people, families, and experts will co-create real solutions. Fifteen local groups kick things off, but the goal? Thousands of kids. And here’s the twist: young people themselves will vote on how the money’s spent—because their voices deserve to shape their futures. Real change? Already happening at Sheffield’s Meadows Nursery, where parents transformed from isolated to empowered, finding jobs and building communities. This isn’t theory—it’s tangible, community-driven impact. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b7801f303a5a3313