Aside from it's own activities, Get Sorted provides the facilities and expertise for other community groups and charities to carry out own projects. Here is a 2008 case study of 'Friends of Thornhill School' with funding from South Yorkshire Community Foundation.
Colin Martin said: 'It is important to give children a sense of belonging and opportunities that will build their confidence and teach them respect for others. As well as the Wednesday drama group we run a music group on a Friday and they have aspirations of starting a school band before the end of the year.'
Rob Hannon, President, Rotherham Chamber of Commerce said: "It is so important to support our local community and this is just one example where extra curricula activity is making a real difference to the pupils of Thornhill School. The dedication and commitment of Amanda Benton was reflected in the enthusiasm and energy displayed by the kids who without doubt were enjoying every minute of their performance as did we all."
Since receiving the grant from the Community Foundation the group have gone on to access further funding for musical instruments for after school music workshops in partnership with local organisation Get Sorted Music Academy.
As a result of the increased capacity and confidence of the management committee, they are now hoping to involve more people from the community by organising events such as Keep Fit.
Gillian Smith, Secretary of Friends of Thornhill said. " We would like to get more parents involved with activities in school and if we can organise more clubs we might be able to do this."
- "South Yorkshire Community Foundation (SYCF) has funded a variety of projects throughout the region that make a big impact on local communities. We use our expertise and local knowledge to make targeted grants, connecting people who care to causes that matter."
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