Rotherham Link-Up - Business Networking
About this Event
Rotherham LinkUp
Business • People • Purpose
Wednesday 21 October 2026 | 10:00am–12:00pm
ROC, Rotherham Town Centre
Connect with local businesses. Discover opportunities. Create local impact.
Join ROC and Citizens Advice Rotherham & District (CARD) for Rotherham LinkUp — a relaxed morning of networking, collaboration and discovering ways businesses can connect with and support their local community.
Whether you're looking for new business connections, work placement opportunities, CSR initiatives, social value opportunities, charity partnerships or sponsorship opportunities, this event is a chance to meet local organisations and explore what you could achieve together.
What can you expect?
🤝 Network with local businesses
Meet employers, organisations and community partners from across Rotherham and build new connections.
💼 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.
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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
🕑: 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Networking & Refreshments
🕑: 11:00 AM
Presentations & meet the team
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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