On 5th February Rotherham Sitwell Rotary Club had the pleasure of welcoming representatives from the charities who received significant donations from their Christmas collections — the ones you saw them doing outside Asda and around the streets of Rotherham.
Cheques totalling approximately £6,000 were presented to Rotherham Cancer Care Centre, Start A Heart 24 / 7, Andy’s Man Club, Swinton Lock Activity Centre and Rotherham Families First. Representatives from each of these charities were present at the meeting to tell members how our donations were helping to support their causes. It was heart-warming to hear how their hard work is helping the Rotherham community.
It was a brilliant reminder of what a difference those doorstep donations and supermarket bucket drops really make. Here’s how your generosity has already helped:
- Start a Heart 24 / 7 – They’ve been able to install additional defibrillators across Rotherham, giving more communities life saving access when it matters most.
- Rotherham Cancer Care Centre – Your donations funded extra acupuncture sessions, helping more people manage pain, stress, and the side effects of treatment.
- Andy’s Man Club – The money went towards venue hire and refreshments, helping them keep their vital peer support sessions running.
- Rotherham Families First – They used the donation to provide even more Christmas presents for local children who might otherwise have gone without.
- Swinton Lock Activity Centre – They’ve been able to offer additional support sessions for school age children who need a safe, encouraging space.
Every speaker shared just how much these contributions mean — and every penny came from the generosity of local people.
Rotherham Sitwell Rotary members can be proud of their efforts in raising the money to support these charities.
More foodbank support
Morrisons Parkgate issued another appeal to support local foodbanks and help tackle food poverty in the community. The Club decided to support this appeal and have donated £500. The first £200 worth of food has been delivered, with a further £300 worth to follow shortly.
Valentine’s meeting
Thursday 12th February was a social meeting. Following on from the success of last year’s Valentine’s Meeting, this was again a partners’ meeting with a three course meal and entertainment from Lucy Millburn. She sang a medley of songs including requests from members, partners and guests. It was a very enjoyable evening and the meal and entertainment were excellent.
Rotherham Sitwell Rotary proud to support Asim’s Kenya Project
In the summer of 2025, Asim Hussain travelled to Kenya to help construct a playground for pupils at a local school. He covered all of his own expenses and fundraised an impressive £1,850 towards the project.
Rotherham Sitwell Rotary, in response to his fundraising, was proud to support his efforts with a £600 donation. Asim has recently reported back to share the impact of the work he helped make possible — a wonderful example of service in action. Good luck, Asim, with your studies and your future career in social work. Perhaps one day the Club will be welcoming you as a Rotarian!