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At RUCT, community is our core, and through this page, we invite you to explore our journey of positive impact. Our articles and blog posts cover a wide array of topics, all aligned with our mission to enhance the lives of individuals and groups across the borough.

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30/11/2023 - Employability

EMPLOYABILITY | Ben Twynham’s Story 

Rotherham United Community Trust launched their employability provision in partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) in 2020. They focus on working with individuals and groups facing the most complex barriers to work, with the overall aim to enhance employment prospects by offering everyone their own personal career guidance and action plans.  From… Continue reading EMPLOYABILITY | Ben Twynham’s Story 

29/11/2023 - More Than Football

MORE THAN FOOTBALL | Powerchair Football!

Rotherham United Community Trust are looking for people to express their interest in taking part in new Powerchair Football sessions at Rotherham Leisure Centre. Powerchair Football, viewed by many as the only truly inclusive active team sport, caters for wheelchair users or people with severe mobility impairments. Powerchair Football provision is a completely mixed offer,… Continue reading MORE THAN FOOTBALL | Powerchair Football!

24/11/2023 - Match Day Programme

RUFC v Leeds United

Movemeber Movember upon us once again, and as always we want raise awareness about men’s health issues, particularly prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental health. RUCT strive all year round to provide activities and sessions for men that are easily accessible, beneficial and social that cover the grounds of men’s fitness and mental health. Recently,… Continue reading RUFC v Leeds United

22/11/2023 - Community

ENVIRONMENTAL | Supporting Local Charities Through The Swap Shop

Rotherham United Community Trust are delighted to announce that we are supporting 3 local causes through our amazing swap shop scheme. We are now taking donations at each of the next 3 home games, Leeds United – 24th November, Swansea City – 9th December, West Bromwich Albion – 12th December and our final swap shop… Continue reading ENVIRONMENTAL | Supporting Local Charities Through The Swap Shop

16/11/2023 - Health & Wellbeing

HEALTH | 22 Minutes To Make A Difference

Just 22 minutes moderate exercise a day can offset negative effects of sitting down, study finds. Scientists conclude it only takes a short while to undo the damage a sedentary lifestyle causes, and increase the chances of living longer. – Just 22 minutes moderate exercise a day can offset negative effects of sitting down, study… Continue reading HEALTH | 22 Minutes To Make A Difference

13/11/2023 - Community

RUWFC | TMG Mortgage Network Sponsors Rotherham United Women F.C.

TMG Mortgage Network, a leading mortgage network in the UK, is proud to announce its sponsorship of the entire Rotherham United Women F.C. for the upcoming 23/24 season. This partnership aims to support and promote women’s football while strengthening the local community. As part of the sponsorship agreement, TMG Mortgage Network will provide financial support… Continue reading RUWFC | TMG Mortgage Network Sponsors Rotherham United Women F.C.

13/11/2023 - Community

ENVIRONMENTAL | Looking back at the #EFLWeekOfAction

From the 6th to the 12th of November 2023, Rotherham United Community Trust worked across the Rotherham community spreading the message #TidyUpOurTown. This is a campaign that they have been working on for a while, with events such as a Swap Shop being launched before the #EFLWeekOfAction. The mission for the #EFLWeekOfAction was to conduct… Continue reading ENVIRONMENTAL | Looking back at the #EFLWeekOfAction

07/11/2023 - Community

Rotherham United Women F.C. Heading for the Women’s FA Cup!

This Sunday, 12th of November 2023, Rotherham United Women F.C. will be facing Worcester City FC Women in the First Round Proper of the Women’s FA Cup. This will be the first time that RUWFC have played in the First Round Proper of the Women’s FA Cup, and it will be an honour to host… Continue reading Rotherham United Women F.C. Heading for the Women’s FA Cup!

04/11/2023 - Match Day Programme

RUFC v QPR

Remembrance SundayAt today’s match, we will be celebrating Remembrance Sunday which is coming up on the 12th of November. Remembrance Sunday is a national opportunity to remember the service and sacrifice of all those that have defended our freedoms and protected our way of life, and today we are celebrating some of the Veterans here… Continue reading RUFC v QPR

03/11/2023 - Community

ENVIRONMENTAL | The launch of the RUCT Swap Shop!

Georgie Kelly joined us in the Goal Zone to launch our Kit Swap Shop on Thursday night. The Swap Shop is open to everyone, whether you have something to swap or not.  We have a vast array of items from retro Millers shirts and kits to more recent shirts and also boots, shin pads, kids… Continue reading ENVIRONMENTAL | The launch of the RUCT Swap Shop!