Make a Difference

One of the greatest rewards of our success is that we are able to give back and support our chosen charities through our annual make a difference campaign.

Each year, our charity committee selects a number of local or lesser-known charities to support. We contribute in various ways, including fundraising, hosting events, undertaking small building projects, and procuring items for special initiatives specified by the charities.

Our team has embraced a variety of challenging events, and we are always committed to supporting and encouraging participation.

From runners in the Yorkshire 10k, group 100k cycle rides, charity raffles, walking events, and Christmas appeals — there is always something for our team and suppliers to get involved in!

Supporting Families with PACT – The Parents Association of Children with Tumours and Leukaemia

This year, we are honoured to partner again with PACT – The Parents Association of Children with Tumours and Leukaemia, an organization that has been providing crucial support for families of children undergoing cancer treatment at Sheffield Children’s Hospital. PACT’s unwavering commitment to helping families through such difficult times makes a tangible difference, and we are proud to support their work.

About PACT

PACT provides vital support services to families of children who are battling cancer. Working closely with Ward 6 at Sheffield Children’s Hospital, PACT offers families a range of resources, ensuring they have what they need during one of the most challenging periods of their lives.

Key Support Services:

• Free Accommodation: PACT provides a comfortable, free-of-charge house for families and their siblings to stay in, located very close to the hospital for easy access during treatment.
• Meals & Refreshments: The organization offers sandwiches and refreshments throughout the week to help reduce family expenses during an emotionally and financially taxing time.
• Respite & Family Breaks: PACT offers family breaks in two caravans, providing much-needed respite between or after treatment, allowing families to reconnect and recharge.
• Bereavement Support: PACT runs regular bereavement coffee mornings, offering a supportive space for families who have lost a child to cancer to network, share experiences, and receive support.
• Play Specialist Support: PACT helps fund materials and resources for play specialists who spend time with children undergoing treatment, offering them creative and therapeutic activities to aid recovery and emotional well-being.

Why have we partnered with PACT

We believe in supporting families through times of hardship, and PACT provides essential services that make a significant difference. By supporting PACT, we can help alleviate some of the burdens faced by families during such a difficult time and ensure that their children’s medical and emotional needs are met.

How are we supporting PACT

Throughout the year, we will be working alongside PACT to raise awareness and support their initiatives, whether through fundraising through our charity ball, direct donations, or community engagement. Our goal is to help PACT continue providing their invaluable services and to offer a network of support to families in need.

Supporting Mental Health with Rotherham & Barnsley Mind

We understand the vital importance of mental health support, and we are proud to announce Rotherham & Barnsley Mind as one of our chosen charities for 2025. With over 40 years of experience in delivering mental health services, Mind is a trusted and respected provider dedicated to offering high-quality care and support to those in need.

About Rotherham & Barnsley Mind

Rotherham and Barnsley Mind’s vision is that they won’t give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets support and respect. Their ambition is to  support everyone to achieve better mental health.

Mind has been delivering mental health services for over 40 years. They are a respected and trustworthy provider and pride themselves on the level and quality of care and support provided to service users by all staff. Rotherham and Barnsley Mind are dedicated to supporting the mental health needs of people in their local community and can deliver support to children, young people and adults through counselling sessions and group work. They also offer workplace mental health training, wellbeing and awareness for staff.

Why We’ve Partnered with Mind
At Cidon, we recognize that mental health is a crucial part of overall well-being, and we believe in supporting organizations that make a real difference. Through our partnership with Rotherham & Barnsley Mind, we aim to raise awareness, offer support, and contribute to creating a stronger, healthier community where individuals can access the mental health services they need without barriers.

How We're Supporting Rotherham & Barnsley Mind
Throughout this year, we will be actively working with Mind to raise funds, awareness, and ensure that those in the community who need support are able to access it. Whether through fundraising events, donations, or direct involvement, we are excited to support Mind’s mission and strengthen the services they provide to those who need it most.

Speak Up Now! (SUN) are a young people's group of care experienced young adults aged 17-25.

At Cidon, we believe in the power of community and supporting young people as they navigate the challenges of life after care. That's why we’re proud to partner with Speak Up Now! (SUN), a passionate group of care-experienced young adults aged 17-25 who work tirelessly to advocate for and create positive change for care-experienced children and young people.

Our Partnership with SUN
In 2024, Cidon was honored to support SUN’s Comfy Cosy Crates initiative, which was designed to tackle the issue of loneliness and safety among young people transitioning into their first independent homes. Moving into a new home after leaving care can be overwhelming, and the Comfy Cosy Crates provide a thoughtful selection of essential and comforting items to help young people feel safe, secure, and cared for during this significant life transition.

The Impact of Comfy Cosy Crates
The hampers, carefully curated by the SUN team, contained practical items ranging from home essentials to personal comforts that were chosen to make a real difference in the lives of young people. In partnership with generous donors and suppliers, we were able to provide 15 hampers to young people, who received them with immense gratitude.

We were also proud to celebrate with SUN when they were awarded the ‘Educating and Influencing Award’ at the Sheffield Voice Youth Awards 2024 for their incredible efforts with the Comfy Cosy Crates initiative.

Looking Ahead – Continued Support
Our support for Speak Up Now! doesn't end with one project. We are committed to continuing our partnership in 2025 and beyond, working with SUN to address the evolving needs of care-experienced young people in Sheffield and beyond.

Continuing our support since 2018, LAC stands for Looked After Children.

The LAC Council is a group of young people who are in foster care and care leavers agreed 11 - 18 who help raise awareness about things that affect Looked After Young People.

How You Can Make a Difference#

We believe that everyone has the power to make a difference, and with your support, we can continue to help these organizations that are making a real impact in our community.

You can contribute to our Make a Difference Campaign by supporting any of our fundraising activities. Donate online today, or get in touch with a member of our team for more information on how you can get involved and help us support these worthy causes.

Rotherham and Barnsley Mind

PACT (Parents Association of Children with Tumours and Leukaemia)

Together, we can create meaningful change and provide vital support to those who need it most.

Thank you