Rotherham Opportunities College

21/05/2026

A huge thank you to Simpkins Sweets for their generous donation of sweet tins to support our fundraising efforts 🍬💛

Your kindness will help us raise vital funds and make a real difference for our students and our community. See our fundraising progress here: https://theroc.co.uk/sycamore-house-project/

20/05/2026

A huge thank you to Grant Harris Medium for donating the proceeds from yesterday’s event to ROC! An incredible £6,524+ raised 🎉

We’re so grateful to Grant and to every donor who supported us. Your kindness helps us create brighter futures for our students. Listen to our thank you video to hear the speech our two staff members gave at the event last night.🎤🌟

19/05/2026

We are delighted and honoured that ROC has been chosen as one of the Rotherham Mayor's, Cllr Haroon Rashid's, charities for 2026/27!🥳 🎉

ROC has been chosen alongside MCVC, Sense and The Unity Centre. We look forward to supporting the Mayor’s fundraising efforts and working together to make a positive difference in our community. 💛

16/05/2026

🌟 ROC’s Big Charity Skydive – 11th June! 🌟

We’re fast approaching the big day, and excitement is building as we get ready for our charity skydive to support ROC’s new site renovation.

On the 11th June, Councillor Haroon Rashid, the future Mayor of Rotherham, will be skydiving from 10,000ft alongside two incredible ROC tutors to raise vital funds for our college. 😆💚

Every donation helps us create a more inclusive, accessible, and inspiring space for young people with SEND in Rotherham.

Please spread the word, share this post, and if you’re able to support our skydive, you can donate here:
https://www.justgiving.com/charity/theroc

Registered charity: 1214453 & Registered with the Fundraising Regulator

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15/05/2026

Ahead of the big day tomorrow, we’ve been treated to something very special… our fabulous Natspec Award winner cake, kindly donated by Tomo's Cakes! 🎂🏆

A huge thank you for this amazing creation and for the two £50 Tomo’s Cakes vouchers. Your support means so much to us as we celebrate such a proud moment for ROC. We can’t wait for tomorrow! 💛

Join us tomorrow on the 16th May from 10am to 2pm to celebrate our Natspec Award for Innovative Approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion 🙌

Enjoy fun activities and tasty treats at the ROC Café. Find us at Ulley Country Park, Aughton, Sheffield, S26 3XL 📍

RSVP: https://theroc.co.uk/rocs-ulley-celebration-day-rsvp/

14/05/2026

❗ Update ❗

This event has had huge interest so it is now 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗱. Entry is still free and you can collect your ticket from Thurcroft Welfare Community Hall Ltd before the big night.

Come and join us at ROC the Night for bingo, DJ music and a lively quiz night as we raise money for ROC 🌟

📅 Friday 5 June
⏰ 7.30pm to late
📍 Thurcroft Welfare Community Hall, S66 9HF
🎉 Free entry • Everyone welcome

09/05/2026

We’re bringing the fun to Thurcroft! Bingo, DJ beats, prizes and a great night with friends all while raising money for ROC🌟

📅 Friday 5 June
⏰ Starts 7.30pm – late
📍 Thurcroft Welfare Community Hall, Katherine Road, Thurcroft, Rotherham, S66 9HF
🎉 Free entry, Everyone welcome

07/05/2026

We were delighted to welcome the Rotherham Mayor, Councillor Rukhsana Ismail, to ROC yesterday 🌟

The Mayor joined our Student Council meeting to talk about our plans for Pride in the Park this summer 🌈. The Mayor also shared her journey before being appointed and reminded our students that we can all achieve our dreams when we set our minds to them 💫

A truly inspiring and proud moment for our Student Council 🙌

06/05/2026

Our students had an amazing time using inclusive cycles with Sheffield Cycling 4 All. Confidence, independence and big smiles all round.🚲🙌

05/05/2026

Join us for Ulley Celebration Day 🍃🏆

On Saturday 16th May from 10am to 2pm we are celebrating our Natspec Award for Innovative Approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion 🙌

Enjoy fun activities and tasty treats at the ROC Café. Find us at Ulley Country Park, Aughton, Sheffield, S26 3XL 📍

RSVP: https://theroc.co.uk/rocs-ulley-celebration-day-rsvp/

30/04/2026

We’re delighted to share that Grant Harris Medium is holding a Charity Fundraiser Psychic Night for ROC, generously donating the proceeds to support ROC.

"Grant is one of the UK’s most sought after mediums thanks to his incredible gift of mediumship. If you haven’t witnessed why for yourself yet now is your chance! All of his shows contain laughter and incredible moments of clarity and reassurance for people who receive messages."🔮

📍New York Stadium, Rotherham Aesseal New York Stadium
🗓 Tuesday 19th May 2026, 6.00pm doors, 7.30pm start!
🎟️£17 a ticket, Tickets available here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/mediumshipnights/t-yzaanqe or call us at 01709 437 700.