2025 was an amazing year for the campaign and the partnership group.

We held multiple fundraising events and we have agreed phased and costed plans for the Rose Garden Cafe. You can read an end of year statement from our independent chair Chris Hallam here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/saverosegardencafe/permalink/4052960454967182/

Essentially, at the end of 2025 we had managed to raise a staggering £29,245 thanks to the support of people like you! Our goal for 2026 is to reach the defined target of £37,500 that allows us to apply to larger funding organisations.

Our first event planned for 2026 is an evening of Live entertainment in the cafe from the amazing Dora and the Explorers, a 7 piece jazz and blues band on Friday March 13th. Tickets include your choice of Pie and Peas, and a licensed bar will be available, selling our very own Rose Garden IPA. You can grab your tickets here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/friendsofgravespark/1946942

We also plan to run another Craft Stall around Easter and this year, we're celebrating the centenary of the Park being gifted to the people of Sheffield by JG Graves. 

Its been three years, and the cafe is still standing, we're still passionate about it being there for the public's use for the next 100 years and more!

Thank you as always for your continued support, and your original signatures which helped save the cafe from demolition. If you can join us, we'd love to see you at any of our fundraising events in 2026.

If you cant join us, but wish to donate, please do so on the Friends of Graves Park Just Giving page here: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/RoseGardenCafeGravesPark