

February's Foundry Chronic Pain Groups
Are you looking for support with chronic, persistent or long-term pain, or do you know someone who would benefit? We run weekly groups in Burngreave, Firvale, and Firth Park. Anyone living with chronic pain that would like to learn how to better manage in their day-to-day life as well as socialise and exercise are welcome to join any of our groups. No need to contact us, just turn up! Tuesdays 1 pm – 2pm every Tuesday at Firvale Community Hub This month we've covered a lot


Employment Coach Case Study
SOAR’s Employment Coaches offer information & guidance to local people looking to get into employment, training or volunteering. They'll help you build the tools for self-confidence, self-esteem, goal setting and more. Read on to hear Friday's story: Friday last worked in 2022 in Guyana. Ever since he came to the UK in October 2022, he has not been in work. However, he has been supported by SOAR since June 2025, and officially started work as a caretaker in a secondary school


Wellbeing Coach & Social Cafe Case Study
Our Wellbeing Coaches can offer local people support with a whole range of health and wellbeing needs, from managing long-term conditions to wanting to be healthier overall. Read on to hear how our Janine has worked with Carol to support her with her COPD and other similar health conditions, as well as her social isolation and grief: Carol came along to one of our Wellbeing Coach clinics at her GP surgery, as she felt that her COPD and linked heart conditions were best addres














