Roundabout is delighted to have been one of two charities to benefit from the 2026 Lord Mayor of Sheffield’s Charity Dinner, which raised an incredible £8,450 for local causes.

The evening brought together businesses, community groups and supporters from across Sheffield for a night of dining, live entertainment and fundraising at Hillsborough Football Stadium.

Hosted by Lord Mayor of Sheffield, Councillor Andrew Sangar, and organised by John Campbell and Elaine Senior, the event raised vital funds for Roundabout and Yorkshire MESMAC, helping both charities continue their work supporting people across South Yorkshire.

Fundraising to help young people facing homelessness

As Roundabout approaches its 50th anniversary, fundraising remains more important than ever.

Every day, we work with more than 500 young people across our services, providing support, accommodation and opportunities to build brighter futures and move away from homelessness.

The funds raised at the Lord Mayor’s Charity Dinner will help us continue this vital work, supporting young people to develop the skills, confidence and independence they need to move forward with their lives.

Our Peer Educators at the Lord Mayor’s Dinner.

A powerful reminder of why our work matters

One of the evening’s most memorable moments came when Anna, a young person supported by Roundabout, shared her personal story and spoke about the difference our support has made to her life.

Her heartfelt account gave guests a powerful insight into the challenges young people experiencing homelessness can face, as well as the positive impact that the right support can have.

Lord Mayor Councillor Andrew Sangar said:
“It was wonderful to see so many people come together in support of such important causes.

“The generosity shown by everyone who attended will make a real difference to the lives of those supported by these fantastic organisations.

“One of the evening’s most powerful moments was hearing Anna share her personal story and the difference Roundabout has made to her life.”

Thank you to everyone who made the evening possible

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped make the dinner such a success.

Our thanks go to Lord Mayor Councillor Andrew Sangar, organisers John Campbell and Elaine Senior, and the event sponsors: Sheffield Wednesday Football Club, University of Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, China Red and the Gripple Foundation.

One of the event sponsors China Red at the Lord Mayor’s dinner.

We are also incredibly grateful to Terry Fox for conducting the auction, and to all the guests who generously supported the evening through raffle ticket purchases and auction bids.

Roundabout Fundraising Manager Emily Jones said:
“As we approach our 50th anniversary, fundraising remains as important as ever.”