Woodthorpe TARA was set up as a charity to support and work for the best interests of the tenants and residents living on the Woodthorpe estate in Sheffield. Situated in the Richmond ward it is one of the most deprived communities within the ward and has high levels of isolation, mental health and poverty.

Gun and knife crime related to drugs and gang activity have recently been an issue within the neighbourhood.

The TARA runs a luncheon club, a coffee morning, knit and natter sessions and other social events. It also plays a really important role as a meeting place for the public and hosts Councillors, Police, Fire and Housing surgeries. The TARA also helps to organise other events within the community such as estate clean-ups.

A community shop also provides donations to fund events and supply essential items to those in need.

Woodthorpe TARA are also a referral agency for the local food bank. They run a holiday hunger programme to help alleviate extra pressure on families during school holidays.

My dad worked closely with the TARA, helped with organising and assisting at the lunch club and as you can see from the picture enjoyed bringing Christmas cheer in a variety of fancy dress costumes!

Donations in memory of my dad will enable activities that are vital to the community to continue.