Rotherham Charities
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It has often been said that the poorer the people, the more that they give to charity. I don't know if this is true of Rotherham, money wise anyhow. There are many, many charities operating in the Borough of Rotherham. Hardly a week passes without one or two charity collection bags through my mother's door. I've had a good look at some of these and 'charity' is hardly the word to describe most of them.
There are loads of charity shops in the centre of Rotherham and even more in other places. Most of these are run by the big country-wide charities and I am not going to look at them here. Besides the shops, many of the major charities also run some kind of operation on Rotherham. However I am only going to look at some of the charities based in or pertinent to the town and borough of Rotherham.
Charity Campaign
I Love Rotherham
The town held its first I Love Rotherham Day on the 12 February 2010. This is an ongoing campaign to encourage businesses and individuals to support charities and worthy causes in the Borough. Every pound donated will be matched by the government as part of the Grassroots Grant and all monies will be distributed in the borough. The campaign is led by the South Yorkshire Community Foundation. Please contact them for more information, to donate or if you are a charity how apply to benefit from the scheme.
Charity-Run Schemes
The Lighthouse Project
A charity-run scheme aimed only at homeless people aged 25 and over. Address:- Rotherham Homeless Project, 71 Westgate, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 1BQ. Tel. 44 (0)1709 364600.
Email adminatrotherhamhomeless.org.uk (remember to replace at with @), more information at www.rotherhamhealth.nhs.uk.
Other Charities
Age Concern Rotherham
Serving the Older People of Rotherham, Age Concern Rotherham is a local independent charity which supports older people to remain as active and independent and able to continue living in their own homes for as long as possible. Address:- Age Concern Rotherham Ltd., 49-53 St. Ann's Road, Rotherham, S65 1PF. Tel. 44 (0)1709 786952, Fax 44(0)1709 821327, Mobile 07932 240497, Email: debbie.clarkeatageconcern-rotherham.org (remember to replace at with @), Website www.ageconcernrotherham.org.uk.
Alzheimer's Society - Doncaster and Rotherham
A country-wide charity with a local branch. In 2011 the Society have set up a new Singing for the Brain group in Rotherham to provide structured musical stimulation for sufferers and their carers. Dementia Support Service, Befriending Service, Dementia Cafes opened in 2011. Tel. 0114 2768414.
Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice
The hospice which is entirely funded by charitable contributions opened in 2009. The hospice also runs a 'Hospice at Home' service to provide help for children and their families. Address:- Cramfit Road, North Anston, Sheffield. Tel. 0845 108 1579. Website www.bluebellwood.org.
Families of Rotherham East
A charity helping strengthen and unite communities across Rotherham . Address:- Eastwood View Church, Springwell Gardens, Rotherham, South Yorkshire S65 1NH. Tel. 44 (0)1709 372075.
(The) Feoffees of Rotherham
The Feoffees still operate today and dispense a bit of Christmas joy to the pensioners of the town. I do not have a contact address at present.
Headway Rotherham
Brain Injury association. Headway Rotherham in Yorkshire aims to promote understanding of all aspects of brain injury. Address:- Kirk House, Browning Road, Rotherham, S65 2LG. Tel. and Fax. 01709 835835. Website www.headwayrotherham.co.uk.
Milton House Project
Now run by Lifeline Project, which is a national charity that provided drug and alcohol services. Tel. 44 (0)1709 364804.
Rawmarsh Spastics & Handicapped Society
The Rawmarsh Spastics and Handicapped Society was founded in 1957 to enable adults and children with cerebral palsy and associated disabilities
"..... to claim their rights, lead fulfilling and rewarding lives and play a full part in society."The Society is always looking for new members and grateful for donations to help their work. If there is any you think you can help them, either raising funds, donating prizes, sponsoring or running events please contact the Treasurer. (Information correct 2006) Address:- The Treasurer, Mrs J. Flute, 13 Estate Road, Rawmarsh, Rotherham, S62. Tel. 44 (0)1709 525295.
R Children's Trust
A new Rotherham-based charity to provide support for children who are in care and those leaving the care system. No contact details.
Rotherham Furniture Plus
Rotherham Furniture Plus is a registered charity no. 1072668. Its purpose is to provide low cost furniture to people on low incomes or benefits. You can help by volunteering your time or unwanted furniture or bric-a-brac in good condition. Address:- Snail Hill, Rotherham. Tel. and Fax. 44 (0)1709 362235.
Rotherham Holiday Aid
Rotherham Holiday Aid is a charity that raises funds to send local families on holiday. Grants are made to families suffering from deprivation or trauma caused by bereavement, illness and handicap, or those who have been subject to abuse or are undergoing hardships due to unemployment. Fund raising efforts are always ongoing and if you would like to help with sponsorship, activities or just gave a donation you can contact Rotherham Holiday Aid via Les at www.justgiving.com/lestomlinson or the Family Holiday Association http://www.fhaonline.org.uk. Donate by Text on RHAC 10 and add the amount of your donation 1,2,3,4, 5 or 10 to 70070.
Rotherham Lifestyles
Rotherham Lifestyles is a disabled organisation run for and by people with either a sensory or a physical disability.
"We try to find ways of empowering disabled people, we try to break down the barriers/obstacles that society places in their way."Charity number 1081962. (Information correct 2006) Address:- Eastwood Village Community Centre, Erskine Road, Eastwood, Rotherham. Tel./Fax. 44 (0)1709 720022. Email rotherhamatlifestyles.freeserve.co.uk (remember to replace at with @).
Rotherham Macmillan Cancer
The local branch of a nationwide charity provides information and support to cancer sufferers and their families including Welfare Rights. Drop-in Centre, Rotherham Foundation Trust Hospital, Moorgate, Rotherham.
Rotherham Talking Newspaper
They produce audio recording of news which is distributed to blind and partially sighted people across the borough. The Millennium Centre, Badsley Moor Lane, Rotherham. Tel. 44 (0)1709 373163.
Safe@Last
Safe@Last is a charity dedicated to helping young people who have run away from home or are in danger or at risk of being thrown out. Address:- Great House Unit 1.08, Waterside Business Park, Rotherham Road, Dinnington Sheffield, S25 3QA Tel. 0800 335 SAFE (7233). Website www.safeatlast.org.uk.
The Hamby Foundation
The Hamby Foundation exists to help the poorest children, families and old people of Romania. There is a charity shop in the old Swaggers shop on the outside market main level which sells good quality bric-a-brac, books, videos and ornaments. They also they sell Romanian lace mats made by young women from poor families or disabled people. The full price of these goods goes to the producers. Every penny given goes to help somebody - there are no running cost taken from your donations.
Voluntary Action Rotherham
Find out about about voluntary and community activity in Rotherham. Address:- The Spectrum, Coke Hill S60 2HX. Tel. 44 (0)1709 829821, Fax. 44 (0)1709 829822. Website www.varotherham.org.uk.
Winthrop Park
Registered charity Second Nature Life Support 1100792. Visit onsite at Recreation in Rotherham Parks Other Green Areas.
I believe that the professional theatre groups in Rotherham are all registered charities too.