Make a Local Impact.
We know that when local businesses and community groups come together, amazing things happen.
Our charity is run entirely by volunteers, with no paid staff, and we rely on the generosity of people and organisations in Rotherham to support families in need all year round.
By supporting us, whether that’s by giving your time or money, your business can make a direct, visible impact right here in our community and show your employees and customers that your business is rooted in community care.
Donate Items
Contribute toys, clothing, or household goods to support our year-round work.
Fundraise
Sponsorship and monetary donations help us purchase essential items for families.
Give Time
Organise a volunteering day at the unit to sort through donations or choose Christmas gifts.
Seasonal Giving
Become a drop-off point or donate new toys and gifts for our Christmas Toy Appeal.
Donate New Items
Your business can make a real difference by donating new, essential items that go directly to local families. With all referrals made anonymously through trusted professionals, you can be confident your support is reaching those who need it most.
What Your Business Could Donate
- Toys & Gifts – especially at Christmas, to ensure every child wakes up to something special.
- Clothing & Shoes – new items for children and young people of all ages.
- Household Essentials – toiletries, cleaning products, bedding, and everyday basics.
- School Supplies – stationery, backpacks, and learning materials.
Fundraise For Us
By fundraising for Rotherham Families First, your company can help us provide toys at Christmas, essentials throughout the year, and hope for families who need it most. With no paid staff, every penny raised goes straight back into supporting our community.
Ways Your Business Can Fundraise
- Charity of the Year – choose us as your charity partner and fundraise across the year.
- Workplace Challenges – from bake sales and raffles to sponsored walks, runs, or team challenges.
- Payroll Giving – set up regular employee donations that directly benefit local families.
- Event Sponsorship – support one of our community events or seasonal campaigns.
- Customer Engagement – add donation points at the till, run a “round up at checkout” campaign, or donate a percentage of sales.
DIY SOS CAMPAIGN Help Us Upgrade Our Unit
Could you help us upgrade our unit into a safer, more organised space where our volunteers can work more efficiently?
We’ve been gifted an amazing 5-year lease by Parkgate Shopping, a chance to finally have a long-term home after 8 years of uncertainty and upheaval.
But as our charity continues to grow, the unit needs to work for us. We have no running water, no toilet, poor lighting, and nowhere to wash our hands or make a cup of tea.
We’re also desperate for some more industrial-style racking to store the increasing number of donations we’re receiving.
We’re determined to make it work, but we can’t do it alone.
If you’re a tradesperson that could donate your time to help us refit the unit then please get in touch.