RUCT | Good luck, Team Millgate!🏃‍♂️💪 A huge good luck to the fantastic team from Millgate, who are taking on the Yorkshire Marathon Relay this weekend to raise vital funds for us! ❤️ We're incredibly grateful for your constant support and commitment to making a difference in our local community. We'll be cheering you on every step of the way! 👏 💰 Show your support and donate here: justgiving.com/page/millgate… #RUCT #YorkshireMarathon #TeamMillgate

EDUCATION | From College Football to the NCEL Premier Division!⚽🔥 We're delighted to celebrate the success of one of our first-year Rotherham United Sports College learners, who recently made his senior first-team debut! Through our partnership with Dearne & District Development, the learner was given the opportunity to showcase his ability at Development level before earning a call-up to the Dearne & District first team, competing in the NCEL Premier Division. Making his debut against Pickering Town, he impressed both coaching staff and spectators with his performance!👏 This is exactly what our College Football Programme is all about, creating opportunities for young people to develop, gain experience and progress to higher levels of football, alongside their education. A fantastic achievement and another example of the pathways available to our learners! ⚽ #RUCT | #RUSC | #FootballDevelopment

HOLIDAY CAMPS | SAVE £10 ON OUR OCTOBER HOLIDAY CAMPS! 🍂 Our October Holiday Camps are now £12.50 per day, but don't wait too long! ⏰ Prices increase to £15 per day next week, meaning you can still save £10 when booking all four days! 🙌 📅 26th–30th October 📍 Parkgate Astro ⏰ 9am–3pm (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday) 🎟️ Limited to 50 places! Don't miss out on the savings AND the football fun! ⚽️ 🔗 BOOK NOW: abler.io/shop/rotherham_unit…

RUCT | Today is World Mental Health Day!💚 This year's theme, Lived experiences heard: real voices, real change, reminds us of the importance of listening, understanding and creating spaces where everyone feels heard and supported. At Rotherham United Community Trust, we're proud to provide opportunities for people across our community to connect, share their experiences and improve their mental health and wellbeing through our programmes and activities. ❤️ Because everyone's story matters, and no one should feel they have to face their challenges alone. 💬 Need support?*Whether you're struggling with your mental health, feeling isolated or simply looking for someone to talk to, we're here to help you take that first step. Get in touch with our team or visit ruct.co.uk to explore the support and opportunities available.📩 #WorldMentalHealthDay #WMHD2026 #MentalHealthMatters

CAMPS | LAST CHANCE TO BOOK FOR JUST £10 PER DAY! 🚨 Don't miss out on your final chance to secure a place at our October Holiday Camps for our £10 early bird price!🙌 From next week, prices increase to £12.50 per day, before rising again to £15 per day the following week. 📅 26th–30th October 📍 Parkgate Astro ⏰ 9am–3pm 🎟️ Only 50 places available Save money and get your place secured early! 👇 🔗 ow.ly/Zkeg50ZTYoG

Kick-start your future with Rotherham United Sports College!⚽ Open to young people aged 16–19, our full-time programmes combine education, sport, personal development and valuable career opportunities, all within the AESSEAL New York Stadium. Find out more and apply today 🔗ruct.co.uk/news/2026/09/educ…

EDUCATION | Your future could start here!🎓 Thinking about studying sport after Year 11? Come along to the Rotherham United Sports College Open Evening and discover what life is like as one of our students. ⚽ Explore our full-time courses, meet our tutors, tour our facilities at the AESSEAL New York Stadium and ask any questions about your next steps. Whether your goal is university or a career in coaching, fitness, teaching, business, media or the wider sports industry, we can help you take the next step. Find out more and book your place 👇 ruct.co.uk/news/2026/09/educ…

FDEV | Develop your game with RUCT!⚽ Our Development Centre sessions give young players the opportunity to build their skills, confidence and understanding of the game. 🙌 ⭐ Tuesday Masterclasses | Ages 11–14 🧤 Tuesday Goalkeeper Sessions ⚽ Saturday Foundation Mastery | Ages 5–10 Ready to take the next step? Book your place 👇 🔗ow.ly/5b3B50ZUXyl

HEALTH | Making memories with the Millers ❤️ Rotherham United first-team players Lenny Agbaire and Dean Gardner joined our Millers Memory Club, spending time chatting, sharing stories and getting involved with members of the group. Our dementia support sessions bring people together through a shared connection to Rotherham United, creating opportunities to socialise, reminisce and make new memories! The project was made possible by the @PLCommunities and @PFA Players’ Fund, supporting us to work alongside players to make a difference in our local community. A huge thank you to Lenny and Dean for making the visit so special. 👏 #PLPFAPlayersFund #PLMoreThanAGame #RUFC #RUCT

RUCT | Keep Up The Convo. Keep Football Safe. ⚽ Rotherham United Community Trust is proud to support The FA’s #PlaySafe campaign, helping to ensure football remains a safe, positive and enjoyable environment for every child and young person. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Keep it light. Keep it open. Keep it active. ❤️ Find out more 👉 thefa.com/PlaySafe #PlaySafe #KeepUpTheConvo #RUCT

FDEV | From Saturday morning sessions to the Emerging Talent Centre! 👏 A huge well done to Edward, who has progressed from our Millers Foundation Mastery sessions into the Boys’ Emerging Talent Centre ❤️ Edward’s journey is a brilliant example of the pathway available through RUCT Football Development and what can be achieved through hard work, working with your coaches and giving your best💪 Keep up the fantastic work, Edward! 🌟 🔗 Read Edward’s story: ruct.co.uk/news/2026/10/fdev… #RUFC | #RUCT | #FootballDevelopment

CAMPS | OCTOBER HOLIDAY CAMPS ARE BACK!⚽️ Keep the kids active this half-term with RUCT at Parkgate Astro! 🙌 📅 Monday 26th – Friday 30th October ⏰ 9am–3pm 📍 Parkgate Astro The earlier you book, the less you pay! 🐦 THIS WEEK: £10 per day ➡️ Week 2: £12.50 per day ➡️ Week 3: £15 per day Prices increase by £2.50 each week, so don't wait to secure your place! Wednesday will feature a 10am–2pm invite-only Performance Camp, with our regular Holiday Camps running Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. 🔗 Book your place now: ow.ly/iSyZ50ZTY27 ⚠️ Pay-on-the-day places are £20 and must be checked in advance by emailing [email protected]. No refunds are available once booked.

EDUCATION | Starting the day right at Rotherham United Sports College!🍎 We’re delighted to be working in partnership with FareShare Yorkshire to launch our new Morning Social, giving students access to food before lessons begin. But it’s about more than breakfast. The Morning Social creates a welcoming space for students to connect, socialise and start their day feeling energised, focused and ready to learn. Another step towards removing barriers and supporting our students both inside and outside the classroom 🤝 👉 Read the full story: ruct.co.uk/news/2026/10/educ… #RotherhamUnited #RUSC #Education #FareShareYorkshire

HEALTH | Move more, feel stronger and have fun with United for Women’s Health! 💗 Our FREE, women-only sessions include Zumba, Boxercise, Dance Fit, StrongHer and more, with all abilities welcome. Book here 🔗 ow.ly/F60l50ZTQ1T Made possible thanks to Sport England funding provided by The National Lottery. 🙌 For more information, email [email protected]!

FDEV | Local business making a real difference! 🤝 A huge thank you to Andrew Isaacs Law Ltd, whose continued support is helping remove financial barriers for young people within our football development pathway⚽ The Rotherham-based firm funded Albie’s bursary at Future Stars and, after he successfully trialled and earned a place at our Emerging Talent Centre, have continued their support by funding his ETC bursary too. 💬 “Knowing that our support keeps Albie on the pitch, playing football is truly heart-warming.” Rachael Gromett, Associate Solicitor at Andrew Isaacs Law Thank you to Rachael and the team for investing in Albie’s journey and showing the difference local businesses can make 👏 🔗 Read the full story: ruct.co.uk/news/2026/09/fdev… Could your business make a difference too? Get in touch to explore bursaries, sponsorship and wider community partnerships. 📧 [email protected] | 📞 01709 827767 #RUCT #Rotherham #CommunityPartnership

RUCT | We are proud to be supporting Owen’s October Challenge! ❤️💛 This October, we’ll be joining #TeamJenko for a month of challenges in memory of the wonderful Owen Jenkinson, raising funds for PACT. We have such a special relationship with Owen’s family, so it means a huge amount to us to be involved, and we’re kicking things off with a very special event 🌱 📅 Thursday 8 October, 2pm 📍 AESSEAL New York Stadium Together with the Rotherham United Official Supporters Club, we’ll be officially opening the Owen Jenkinson Sensory Garden, followed by a 5K along the canal path. 🏃 Run it 🚶 Walk it ♿ Wheel it 👶 Bring the pram 💃 Or dance it in true OJ style! However you want to take part, you’re welcome to join us! All funds raised by #TeamJenko throughout October will go towards PACT, and any donations would be hugely appreciated:👉 justgiving.com/page/owensoct… We’re so excited for a month of challenges, memories and celebrating Owen together🎗️ #OwensOctoberChallenge #TeamJenko #RUCT #RotherhamUnited #PACT

VACANCY | WE’RE HIRING!📣 Two exciting opportunities are now available to join the team at Rotherham United Community Trust! ❤️ 💚 Head of Department (Health & Wellbeing) Find out more & apply: ruct.co.uk/vacancy/head-of-d… 🎟️ Fundraising & Events Coordinator - NEW ROLE! Find out more & apply: ruct.co.uk/vacancy/fundraisi… Looking for your next opportunity? Come and help us make a difference across Rotherham. 🙌 Please share or tag someone who could be a great fit! #RUCT #Rotherham #WeAreHiring

HEALTH | A brilliant day out for our recovery group! 🐐 Our weekly recovery group swapped their usual surroundings for a visit to Wortley Fold Farm last week, and what a fantastic day it was! A huge thank you to everyone at the farm for making the group feel so welcome, and a special shoutout to Roger, was absolutely outstanding with everyone throughout the visit👏 Our recovery sessions use physical activity and social opportunities to support adults in recovery from alcohol and substance misuse, and days like this are a great opportunity to get out, try something different and enjoy time together. Thank you for having us! 🦙 #RUCT #Rotherham #HealthAndWellbeing #Recovery #BRIC

RUCT | The Millers have been getting competitive at Table Tennis! ⚽️🏓 Over the last few weeks, we’ve loved welcoming a number of Rotherham United first-team players to our Table Tennis sessions, spending time with participants, getting involved in the action and finding out more about the work taking place in our community❤️ Ossama Ashley, Fabio Tavares and Sonny Aljofree kicked off our recent visits, joined by Hamish Douglas, although we’re not sure we can call Hamish a visitor anymore, as he’s quickly becoming one of our regulars 🏓 They were followed by Kian Spence and Josh Austerfield, with Hamish back for another session, before Emmanuel Adegboyega and Lenny Agbaire joined the group this week… alongside, you guessed it, Hamish! 😂 It’s been brilliant to see the players getting properly involved, picking up a bat, chatting with participants and enjoying a few competitive games along the way. A huge thank you to all of the players for giving their time and helping us continue to build meaningful connections between Rotherham United and our local community. 🤝❤️ And Hamish… same time next week? 👀 #RUFC #RUCT #CommunityPlayerEngagement

INCLUSION | Building safer, more inclusive communities across Rotherham 🤝 We’re proud to announce that Rotherham United Community Trust has received funding from the Premier League, match funded by South Yorkshire Police, to deliver a new project supporting young people in our local communities. Through the partnership, we have launched a new Youth Club at the AESSEAL New York Stadium, alongside a new weekly football session in Clifton⚽ Delivered through Premier League Kicks, the project will use the power of football to create positive opportunities for young people, strengthen relationships between communities and local police, and help reduce anti-social behaviour. RUCT is one of 49 professional football club charities across England and Wales receiving Premier League funding to develop Police Partnerships projects with their local police forces. 🔗 Read more about the project: ruct.co.uk/news/2026/09/incl… #PLKicks | #RUCT | #Rotherham | #SouthYorkshire