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VARotherham: @Social_Ent_VAR I have heard of Starship Enterprise. Who coined the phrase 'Social Enterprise'?
VARotherham: Darnall Forum opens post office for business after the last one closed suddenly a year ago. First ever run by a charity http://bbc.in/crRBjL
VARotherham: Fox TV network in the states has joined forces with American Express to promote volunteering via the TV show, Glee. http://bit.ly/cjmheP
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VARotherham: Report published today suggests more training of volunteer managers is needed http://bit.ly/cmZGiC

Welcome to Voluntary Action Rotherham's website

Managed and developed by VAR this website is where you can find out about about voluntary and community activity in Rotherham. Log onto the site and you can add information to news pages yourself and add your own community events to the calendar. If you belong to a voluntary or community group and would like to become a member of VAR please click here.

Search starts to find this year's local heroes.........

Nominations open for 2010 Community Achievement Awards!v23

Deadline Extended to Friday 10th September

Many of us in Rotherham have our lives touched by community or voluntary groups and the people who work and volunteer with them – they make a valuable contribution to Rotherham’s residents and communities, more often than not those who are vulnerable and most in need.

Do you know of an individual or group who you have seen or heard about making an impact in this way?   Maybe they’ve helped you or your family or you know them through work or socially?  Just who are Rotherham’s unsung local heroes?  The search is on, through Rotherham’s annual Community Achievement Awards.

 

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VCS Funding Cuts

Funding coming to an end? What will be the impact of that? During these difficult times we want to highlight what the effects will be in a number of areas; if your organisation / group is affected (or will be shortly) then click here

 
We know that many organisations are facing difficult and uncertain financial times and many organisations/ groups have funding that is ending soon. We want to highlight to our partner agencies the impact and effects of any funding that is shortly coming to an end. The funding does not have to be just from statutory agencies (e.g.  From the Council).

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Casting Innovations

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   Casting Innovations is a new social enterprise specialising in 

   collecting, recycling & turning waste aluminum into new

   products.

 

 

 

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How your Borough Works

How Your Borough Works LeafletDo you want to improve something in your neighbourhood, make changes happen locally or for your group or influence local decisions?  Is there a burning issue that you want to campaign on but don’t quite know where to begin?  If so, then this course is for you!  In eight half day sessions, we help you to cut through the red tape and:

  • identify the decision makers - understand who does what in Rotherham and how different organisations fit together,
  • learn more about local decision making structures and how to influence them – you’ll meet keynote speakers from RMBC and other organisations,
  • share knowledge, skills and experience of trying to make things happen,
  • develop an action plan to achieve your goals and empower your community

 

Last Updated on Wednesday, 11 August 2010 10:48
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Rotherham Older Peoples' Forum

Rotherham Older People’s Forum is the umbrella voluntary/community sector body and focal point for groups, services and organisations that represent the views of older people in Rotherham. It is non-political and acts as the ‘voice’ for older people in Rotherham.

They are interested in hearing what your top five priorites are as an older person. Click here to download the form, list your priorites and return to Rotherham Older Peoples Forum.

 
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