About this Event
Rotherham LinkUp
Business • People • Purpose
Wednesday 21 October 2026 | 10:00am–12:00pm
ROC, Rotherham Town Centre
Is your business looking for practical ways to support your people, meet your CSR and social value commitments, and give something back to Rotherham? Rotherham LinkUp brings you face-to-face with two local organisations ready to help you do exactly that — with real programmes you can book on the day.
Hosted by Rotherham Opportunities College (ROC) and Citizens Advice Rotherham & District (CARD), this relaxed networking morning is your chance to explore workplace training, employee advice support, and work placement opportunities — and walk away with a plan, not just a business card.
What can you expect?
🤝 Network with local businesses
Meet employers, organisations and community partners from across Rotherham and build new connections.
Training and support for your staff
A clear look at CARD's CPD-accredited Training Programmes for your staff & Details of CARD's Workplace Advice schemes, designed to support your employees' financial wellbeing and reduce absence and presenteeism.
💼 Discover work placement opportunities
Find out how your business could support ROC students through work placements and help young people develop valuable skills and experience.
❤️ Explore charity partnerships
Discover ways your organisation could work with CARD through volunteering, fundraising, sponsorship, workplace support and longer-term partnerships.
🌱 Create social value
Explore practical ways your business can support local people and communities while contributing to your CSR, ESG and social value commitments.
💡 Find opportunities that work for you
From hosting a student placement or supporting a charity project to sponsoring an initiative or engaging your employees — there are lots of ways to get involved.
Why attend?
Rotherham LinkUp is about making connections that have a purpose.
It's an opportunity to meet local businesses, understand what is happening across our community and discover practical ways your organisation can contribute to — and benefit from — a stronger Rotherham.
You don't need to have a partnership opportunity in mind before you attend. Come along, make some connections and start a conversation.
Who should attend?
The event is ideal for:
- Local business owners and directors
- HR and people teams
- CSR, ESG and social value leads
- Business development and partnership managers
- Employers interested in work placements
- Businesses looking for charity partnerships
- Organisations interested in sponsorship and community investment
💛 Free to attend – optional donation
Rotherham LinkUp is free to attend, with an optional donation available when booking.
If your business is able to make a small contribution, your donation will help ROC and Citizens Advice Rotherham & District continue creating opportunities for local people and strengthening our community.
There is absolutely no obligation to donate — we'd love to have you there either way.
Donate to Rotherham Opportunities College Here
Let's LinkUp!
📅 Wednesday 21 October 2026
⏰ 10:00am–12:00pm
📍Rotherham Opportunities College
MyPlaceSt Ann’s Road
Rotherham
South Yorkshire
S65 1PH
Places are free but registration is required.
Come along, meet local businesses and discover how we can connect business, people and purpose across Rotherham.
Agenda
🕑: 10:00 AM
Registration, Light Bites & Refreshments
🕑: 10:30 AM
Networking Activity- get to know the room with a fun activity!
🕑: 11:15 AM
Rotherham College - Work Experience and CSR opportunities
🕑: 11:30 AM
Citizens Advice - CPD Training & Workplace Advice - how to get involved
🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Final Networking
Event venue & nearby stays
Rotherham Opportunities College, Saint Ann's Road, Rotherham, United Kingdom
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