Voluntary Action Rotherham (VAR) provides advice and support services to voluntary and community sector (VCS) groups and organisations across Rotherham.

We campaign on behalf of the voluntary and community groups and ensure the sector has a strong voice, enabling it to influence decisions locally. We are passionate about the VCS and the difference it makes to local people – their needs, their energy and their commitment drive us in what we do.

What we do…

We provide a range of services, offering advice, help and support in the following areas:

• Professional accountancy, payroll, HR and financial management
• Economical and efficient Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checking service
• Hire of modern office and meeting space
• Funding support including bid writing, project development and assistance with long term plans
• Training
• Volunteering and volunteer opportunities
• Networking and consortium working
• Giving you a voice in local decision making, research, lobbying and the Compact
• Information and publications for the VCS