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“We are a band family, we all look after each other" - Wendy Lindsay, Thorpe Hesley Brass Band
We sat down with Wendy, Secretary of Thorpe Hesley Brass Band, to talk about the history of the group, their recent fundraising successes and how funding from the Miss Penlington Community Chest funding has boosted their cause.
May 93 min read
Pathways to Work - VCS Invitation to Bid
There will be an information session on Tuesday 15th April 2025 at 13:30 - 15:00 to find out more!
Apr 81 min read
Community Cohesion Grant Fund Live!!
With funding received from Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council, we can now confirm The Cohesion Fund is live!
Mar 281 min read
"It's just what I do": Kathy Wilkinson
Our first in the VAR Chronicles series where we interview different members of the VAR team about their work. I sat down for a chat with...
Mar 254 min read
“The best one in four years” Celebration for Deepavali (Diwali) the festival of lights – Dr Mugali, Chairman of Rotherham Hindu Community
We had the pleasure of sitting down with the Chairman of Rotherham Hindu Community.
Mar 213 min read
Celebrating Social Prescribing Day: Spotlighting Rawmarsh Hub
Find out more about Rotherham's Social Prescribing Hub!
Mar 193 min read
"We never thought it would be a project when we started" - Todwick Bell Ringers
A dedicated group of the congregation working to make the bells a staple of the church, and community, once again.
Mar 113 min read
Business meets VCS Event 2025
We hosted our annual business meets VCS event at VAR on Tuesday 25th February. We welcomed a range of local charities and businesses...
Mar 61 min read
Wellbeing Events - March, 2025
Find out more about what is happening in your community!
Feb 211 min read
“It’s not glamorous” – Mark Boswell, Yorkshire Lowland Search and Rescue
Yorkshire Lowland Search and Rescue aid the Police in the search and rescue of vulnerable missing people.
Feb 193 min read
"I started this initiative because I recognised the silent struggles many women face in accessing health resources." - Tamseela Shahid (Women Wellness Matters)
"Women Wellness Matters" breaks down cultural, religious, and economic barriers that prevent women from prioritizing their health.
Feb 122 min read
"I got involved because there was a great need for such items and this need has not gone away." - Ann Levick (Rotherham Families First)
To celebrate Rotherham Community Lottery turning 1 this February, we are sharing the stories of a handful of Causes that are signed up...
Feb 123 min read
"My vision was to revive the building, and turn it into a hub of community activity once again" - Jodie Goodall (Brecks Community Hub)
To celebrate Rotherham Community Lottery turning 1 this February, we are sharing the stories of a handful of Causes that are signed up...
Feb 112 min read
"If you come on Thursdays, bring your earplugs" - Sheila & Pauline from Knit & Natter in Greasbrough
Meet Sheila and Pauline, who bring together a group meeting twice weekly to knit and crochet items for local charities...
Feb 53 min read
“Without them, we simply couldn’t do what we do.” - Jayne Senior MBE on being awarded Rotherham Volunteer Management Training Award
Last week we went to visit Jayne, CEO at Swinton Lock Activity Centre...
Dec 17, 20243 min read
Community Achievement Awards 2024
Last Friday the 29th November 2024 was the annual Rotherham Together Partnership - Community Achievement Awards 2024. The event was a great
Dec 6, 20241 min read
AGM: Trustee Booklet, Minutes, Accounts
Our Annual General Meeting of VAR will be on Friday 22nd November 2024 at 10am. As a current member of Voluntary Action Rotherham, you...
Nov 1, 20241 min read
Community Achievement Awards
We are really pleased to announce the shortlisted nominees for this years' Community Achievement Awards. We ask for nominations for three...
Oct 29, 20241 min read
VAR AGM 2024
We'd love you to join us for our Annual General Meeting. This is an occasion where we celebrate the year, reflecting back on our...
Oct 23, 20241 min read
VAR's Annual Survey 2024
We would really appreciate your thoughts and time in completing our annual survey. This provides us with an opportunity to understand the...
Oct 15, 20241 min read
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