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Does your group/ charity have a room that needs some TLC?… or a garden that needs sprucing up?
21st JanuaryOccasionally Voluntary Action Rotherham are approached by private firms who are looking to release their staff for a community project and we are looking for some new projects to add to our menu for 2020.
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FREE Funding Support Available in Rotherham
9th JanuaryHere at Voluntary Action Rotherham we know finding funding is a constant challenge for voluntary and community sector groups. To help groups and organisations identify opportunities we offer a free funding search facility.
Read more...Rotherham Gismo has a makeover for 2020
9th JanuaryRotherham Gismo, the free online directory that gives you access to hundreds of services and community groups across Rotherham has had a makeover!
Read more...Community Achievement Award Winners Announced
9th DecemberThe awards, which recognise and celebrate the wide-reaching impact of Rotherham’s Voluntary and Community Sector, were presented at a ceremony on Friday 22nd November at The Carlton Park Hotel.
Read more...Support for Individuals and Organisations affected by Flooding
28th NovemberWe know first hand what an impact water can have on buildings and individuals, the damage it can cause, the disruption it creates and the amount of time it takes to things put right. We've brought together a list of support that's available to people affected in Rotherham.
Read more...Flooding in Rotherham
14th NovemberHas your voluntary or community group been affected by the recent flooding in Rotherham? If so, please contact Voluntary Action Rotherham, we are working with Public Sector Partners to assess the support needs of those affected and where we are able to do so, offer support.
Read more...Food in Crisis Christmas Appeal 2019
13th NovemberThis appeal is an opportunity for the kind and generous people of Rotherham to come together and make a real difference to the lives of those who, for whatever reason, find themselves in crisis in our community.
Read more...VIP Volunteering in Rotherham
5th NovemberVAR staff worked with the Chief Executives from a number of key agencies in the borough to secure volunteering placements for them in local voluntary and community groups.
Read more...VIP Volunteering Week… Continues
25th OctoberThis week, Rotherham District Commander Una Jennings, spent the morning volunteering with Rotherham Foodbank. This was one of a series of…
Read more...Social Media pages for Be Cancer Safe Rotherham and Barnsley
22nd OctoberThe Be Cancer Safe Rotherham and Barnsley Team have created a new Facebook page and would like your help to reach more people around Rotherham and Barnsley with their important health messages.
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