Barnsley is split into six different areas. In each area, Area Councils help to make decisions based on the area’s priorities, and Area Teams provide support in our communities. Ward Alliances work on supporting separate wards within an area, supporting communities to build upon their strengths, skills and resources. The Dearne Area Team works in Goldthorpe, Thurnscoe and Bolton-on-Dearne and has been involved since 2013 in promoting community groups, encouraging local residents to volunteer in projects and funding a range of projects, including the transformation of the Railway Embankment.

Community development officers work tirelessly with local people to make their dreams come true and have worked tirelessly with DCAF to support our aims; it’s only right the Dearne Area Team has their own selfie board to highlight their work in the area!

Dearne Area Team: The Team and the Volunteers

Dearne Area Team: Local Level Commissioning

Dearne Area Team: Why Volunteering Is Good