Start or grow a business

Sheffield is a great place to start a business because it's big enough to feel like there's opportunity, but small enough to feel that you can make a difference. We have a strong business community with a genuine appreciation of local independents, a tech sector positioned for great collaboration and a rich manufacturing base.

Womanthology

Womanthology is a digital magazine and professional community for women of all ages and backgrounds as they progress through their careers. It is powered by female energy and ingenuity. The platform champions positive female role models by sharing good news stories, best practice and wisdom from everyone, regardless of gender, collaborating to create a gender positive experience in the workplace.

Sheffield street art named 2nd best in the World for 2024

The vibrant mural painted by artist Peachzz overlooks Pound's Park in Sheffield City Centre and was unveiled back in June last year to much praise by Sheffielders. It has now been ranked as 2nd Best in the World by online street art community, Street Art Cities.

The Choir of Man

An uplifting celebration of community and friendship where everyone is welcome, over-flowing with feel-good, foot-stomping entertainment. 

An inclusive scene

The Dean's Cabaret

Step inside for a night like no other – cabaret in a cathedral, where elegance meets the unexpected. Enjoy memorable performances from voices and talents within Sheffield Cathedral and the wider Sheffield community, including some jazzy numbers from Sheffield Cathedral's very own Dean Abi.

Business

Whether you’re a digital SME, artisan producer, or in the FTSE 100 you’re in good company in Sheffield. Our business community is a crucible of ideas, skills and opportunity. No matter the size of your business or ambition, there's also a whole host of FREE support services available to help you thrive here.

The Choir with No Name Sheffield presents a Rock 'n' Roll Christmas

The Choir with No Name brings their first ever Sheffield Christmas concert to Sheffield Cathedral! Celebrate a year of music, community, and festive cheer with special guests Ed Cosens and Sheffield Harmony. Come sing along and share the magic!

Khyati Mundrey Srivastav - University of Sheffield student

"The best thing about being a student at University of Sheffield for me truly is the diversity and inclusivity that has been created. There is a place here for everyone no matter where you are from. The student community is strong and full of different and unique voices and I know for a fact that this beautiful environment is a rare find and I am so blessed to study here."

The art of climbing

Sheffield inspires the development of one of the fastest growing sports in the world. From the roots of UK rock climbing in the 1880s, through to creating the routes for the inaugural climbing event at the Olympic Games 2020. We are 'home' for the originators of the sport, current Team GB Climbing athletes, designers and manufacturers, making us the Climbing Capital of the UK.