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"Volunteering with Rotherham Hospice, Families First and Rotherham Hospital Charity has been a reminder of the incredible work happening across our community." - Lee Jarman, Edge Waste Management
Lee and his team have spent hours over the last few weeks doing everything from helping to prepare for Rotherham Hospice’s Winter Wonder Garden and helping with the Families First's annual Christmas toy appeal. The team have also helped out at Rotherham Hospital Charity!
Dec 12, 20252 min read


VAR AGM | Proxy Voting
If you are a member of VAR, and cannot attend this years' AGM, we have now set up on an online form so you can vote by proxy.
Nov 4, 20251 min read


Building Recovery Communities in Rotherham Grant Scheme | 2025
We are now opening the third round of grant funding for applications from voluntary and community sector groups and organisations.
Oct 10, 20251 min read


Paid opportunity for Young Artists in Rotherham
We are looking for a piece of art that really captures what it is like to be a young person living in Rotherham today. We are looking for something that works well in print format, as it will become part of a physical, printed zine.
Aug 6, 20252 min read


Pathways to Work
The new deadline for applications is: Monday 18th August 2025 at 12:00pm Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council have just launched the...
Jul 28, 20251 min read


Celebrating Bringing Communities Together
Bringing Communities Together is about creating stronger, safer, more connected communities in Rotherham - where everyone feels they belong.
Jul 23, 20251 min read


Speak up for your Neighbourhood!
The government is investing £20million worth of investment into specific wards in Rotherham over the next ten years; we need you to help decide what the money should be spent on.
Jul 17, 20252 min read


Community Achievement Awards 2025 Nominations Open!!
Do you know a volunteer who works hard in their community and deserves a community achievement? Do you know a local project or charity...
Jul 4, 20251 min read


“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 8, 20253 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 25, 20254 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 21, 20253 min read


Celebrating Social Prescribing Day: Spotlighting Rawmarsh Hub
Find out more about Rotherham's Social Prescribing Hub!
Mar 19, 20253 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 11, 20253 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 19, 20253 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 12, 20252 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 12, 20253 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 11, 20252 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 5, 20253 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
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