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Wellbeing Events - March, 2025
Find out more about what is happening in your community!


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“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 122 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 123 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 112 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 53 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...


Dec 17, 20243 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 6, 20241 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


Nov 1, 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...


Oct 29, 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 23, 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 15, 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 11, 20241 min read
In Conversation With… Andrea McCann & Kathy Wilkinson on World Menopause Day
Please join us for a special conversation about the Menopause with Andrea McCann Project and Community Engagement at Healthwatch, and...


Oct 9, 20242 min read
Mayor of Rotherham's Charity Ball
Mayor’s Charity Ball – 21st March 2025 John Campbell and Elaine Senior are organising a ball, on behalf of the Mayor of Rotherham,...


Oct 7, 20242 min read
Come and have your say - Council Plan 2025
Council Plan 2025 focus group. We are currently consulting on a new Council Plan which will guide our priorities for the coming...


Oct 3, 20241 min read
ESV Partnership Project at Tassibee, Rotherham
’The Harworth Group, Rotherham, a local regeneration firm, contacted Voluntary Action Rotherham (VAR) looking for a local charity to...


Oct 1, 20242 min read
Statement of support from Voluntary Action Rotherham
As the local support body for the voluntary and community sector (VCS) ‘front line’ organisations in Rotherham, we at Voluntary Action...


Oct 1, 20241 min read
Rotherham Show 2024
We are delighted to be having a space at this years' Rotherham Show which is being held at Clifton Park on 7th & 8th of September...


Oct 1, 20241 min read
VCS response to the violent disorder at Manvers
In partnership with REMA, we have been working on the collective VCS response to the horrific scenes at Manvers recently. We organised a...


Oct 1, 20242 min read
VCSE Alliance: Participation Opportunity
The South Yorkshire VCSE Alliance is pleased to share the following opportunity with you: Quality, Patient Involvement and Experience...
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