Tenant Celebration Awards 2025

This award is for someone who, with no fuss or expectation of reward, will go out of their way to help a neighbour, giving support – such as helping with shopping, cleaning, gardening or just being a caring person who people can rely on.

It’s someone who champions the needs of the people in their community to improve their quality of life.

Winner - Sheila Revitt (pictured)

Sheila demonstrates the truth that caring people help others not because they expect a reward, but because it is natural to show kindness, and in Sheila's case, in particular, it only takes one act of kindness and caring to change a person’s life. Sheila demonstrates this on a daily basis. 

Runner-ups

Carol Jones
Carol is a huge support for anyone who lives in the Heartswood apartment block. She supports individuals and provides a safe environment for engagement, arranging coffee mornings and charity events - she truly is an asset and is highly thought of by everyone who lives in the block. 

Maggie Angus 
Maggie has always been a constant support and pillar in the community. Always putting everyone else and their needs before her own. Maggie has dedicated years to serving her community and the TARA, and nothing is ever too much trouble. She truly is a local hero and is dearly loved. She is a great friend, support, confidant, baker, chef, and joker. She never has anything but a smile for everyone she meets, and is a breath of fresh air for everyone that uses Peacehaven communal hall.

This is awarded to community groups (including Tenants’ and Residents’ Associations and Tenants’ Clubs) that volunteer their time to provide activities and support for local residents.

This could be making estate improvements, helping people to access local services, or running activities for people in communal halls and community houses.

Winner - Hexplorers (pictured)

They are a small but passionate Community Interest Company made up of artists, educators, and neighbours from diverse backgrounds, who believe that creativity can change lives. They use the Travis Gardens Communal Hall to run their culture and arts activities. Their vision is to build a community where every child has the chance to shine, where culture is celebrated, and where people feel proud of where they live.

Runner-ups

Craft and Creations 
This exceptional group truly embodies the spirit of community by offering a vibrant and inclusive space at the Skipworth Gardens Communal Hall. They cater to a diverse range of individuals, impacting lives 4-5 times a week. What sets Craft and Creations apart is its remarkable breadth of service and its unwavering commitment to inclusivity. 

Stanley Road Tenants Group 
This group who use the Stanley Road Communal Hall are an incredibly supportive and caring group of individuals, always thinking about the community and others. They give their time and efforts consistently to raise funds for the community, the group itself and for people in need around the village.

Celebrating and saying thank you to groups who work to support a cleaner and tidier community, looking after our green spaces and making them something to be proud of.

Winner - Friends of the Crags (pictured)

For years, this area was left to its own devices, but, thanks to the tireless efforts of this passionate group, it has been utterly revitalised. The Friends of the Crags are a shining example of how, with time, effort and nurture, an unloved area can once again become a vibrant and cherished space. They've not only brought the Conisbrough and Denaby area back to life, but have also turned it into a true showcase for Doncaster. 

Runner-ups

Edenthorpe Litter Pickers 
Edenthorpe Litter Pickers are a fantastic group and really make a difference for the areas. They don’t just litter pick but they weed and really tidy up communal spaces, most recently weeding part of Kirk Sandall Shop Estate owned by St Leger Homes. They provided pictures of before and after and the difference was profound. This is all voluntary work and they are really making a positive impact.

Friends of Peacock Park 
Friend of Peacock Park are continually committed to improving the Peacock Park and Stainforth area. They arrange and facilitate many engaging activities for the community and really improve the area. They complete regular litter picks and are currently working a big fun day at Peacock Park to relaunch the area after some much-needed regeneration. 

A group that works at a grassroots local level to provide tenants and residents with a space to promote physical, emotional or social wellbeing.

Winner - Healthy Her (pictured)

Healthy Her is a group that allows Muslim women in Doncaster to experience and promote health and wellbeing activities and reduce social isolation, as it gives these women opportunity to socialise together and make friends. The Sandalwood Communal Hall has provided a safe space for these ladies to meet, support them to do their activities, and enhance and improve their physical, emotional and health/wellbeing further. 

Runner-ups

Cambeth CIC 
Cambeth Community Project is a Community Investment Company working closely with young people and adults with additional needs. In the East, this group work closely with Barnby Dun TARA, baking, and cooking for them each week, and providing hot meals for a group of 30 ladies before their bingo group. In addition, they have cleared out the garage area, keeping up the garden area at Peacehaven Communal Hall, and are currently regenerating a bench which is held dear in the community. 

Quirky Pastimes 
This fantastic group meets four times a week at Denaby Avenue Communal Hall, Conisbrough, and is all about helping people in the community get into all sorts of crafts at a really low cost. Whether you're interested in knitting, sewing, crocheting, making jewellery, or even glass painting, Quirky Pastimes has you covered. What makes them so special is their commitment to supporting everyone. 

This award was new for 2025, as our teams went out and about in our neighbourhoods to see which of our tenants had the best garden.

Winner 

North - 8 Villa Gardens (pictured)

Runner-ups

South - Meld Close
East - 8 Peacehaven
West - 14 Derwent Drive