About Us
Welcome to Rotherham United Community Trust
Established Charity
As the club moved to Don Valley Stadium from Millmoor (our former ground) whilst The New York stadium was built, the trust moved across to Mangham house to create a temporary base there.
The New York Stadium opened. Football League Awards – Winners of national community club of the year.
Moved to The New York Stadium and created The Goal Zone. Winners of Rotherham & Barnsley Chamber Awards Community Impact Award. Regional Club of the Year (North East & Yorkshire) at the Football League Awards.
Rotherham & Barnsley Chamber Awards, Highly Commended Community Impact Award. Talent Match Sheffield, Outstanding Employer Contribution. High Sheriff of South Yorkshire Award. Rotherham United, Show Racism the Red Card Hall of Fame. Awarded the Duke of York.
Football League Awards, Regional Community Club of the Year (North East & Yorkshire) Chosen as one of Mayor Alan Buckley’s Charities.
Purchased Parkgate Astro. ‘No 2 H8 Crime’ National Award. Rotherham & Barnsley Chamber Awards, Highly Recommended Community Impact Award.
Youth & Employability hub opened at The Goal Zone. Chosen as one of Mayor Jenny Andrew’s Charities.
AESSEAL Education rooms opened to educate scholars and degree students. Chosen as one of Mayor Jenny Andrew’s charities.
Chosen as one of Mayor Tajamal Khan’s charities. Opened a pop-up Rotherham United museum as part of work celebrating the Women’s Euros.
About Us
Rotherham United Community Trust is an independent charity with a mission to improve the lives of everyone in Rotherham. Working shoulder to shoulder with Rotherham United Football Club, we raise funds to unite, empower and strengthen our local communities and reduce health inequalities.
Our Aims and Objectives
Our Vision
Everyone In Rotherham: United, Successful and Living Well.
Our Commitment
Equity, diversity and inclusion: We champion equity, diversity and inclusion in everything we do. Everyone, regardless of background, should feel valued and have equal opportunities to thrive. We celebrate differences, challenge discrimination and work with partners to create a fair, inclusive Rotherham where education, good health and employment are accessible to all.
Sustainability: From reducing carbon emissions and conserving resources to supporting green initiatives, we aim to protect the environment and improve quality of life. Working with local partners, we are working to create a community future generations can be proud of.
Staff wellbeing: We value our people and create a supportive, inclusive workplace where every team member feels appreciated and empowered. Through professional development and a culture of respect, we invest in staff wellbeing because we understand that their passion drives our success and enables us to deliver programmes that make a real difference in Rotherham.
Our Values
Enjoyment: Enjoyment helps us build stronger relationships, stay motivated, and bring our best to the people and communities we serve. When our staff, volunteers and participants enjoy what they’re part of, everything improves: energy is higher, relationships are stronger, and the impact lasts longer.
Inclusivity: At RUCT, everyone should feel they belong. Inclusivity is how we build trust, break down barriers, and make real change. We work hard to create spaces where people feel welcome, respected, and valued for who they are.
Collaboration: Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do at RUCT. By joining forces, sharing ideas, and backing each other, we can go further and reach more people. Collaboration is how we turn shared ambition into meaningful action.
WHO ARE WE?
Rotherham United Community Trust is an independent charity with a mission to improve the lives of everyone in Rotherham. Working shoulder to shoulder with Rotherham United Football Club, we raise funds to unite, empower and strengthen our local communities and reduce health inequalities.
Safeguarding
Rotherham United Community Trust are committed to ensuring the general well being and welfare of all children, young people and adults who are involved in our community programme.
We recognise that safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and devote time to regularly educate staff to follow best practise as demonstrated within our updated policies and procedures.
Equality & Diversity
At the Trust we have a zero-tolerance approach towards discriminatory language and behaviour. Equality and diversity is at the forefront of all of our provision and development at the Trust, allowing opportunities for people no matter their race, gender, sexuality, background, ability or faith. To support these ethics we promote a range of campaigns throughout the year to raise awareness and educate people in the community and wider.
Our aim is for our communities and participants to align with this and buy into our values and ethos. We do this through educational workshops and development discussions across our provision, whilst on detached youth work and within schools. Being an ally to underrepresented groups plays a huge part in making a more cohesive and inclusive society.
