Roma Health and Wellbeing Workshop
(July 2026)

In July, Lois Orton and Olga Fuseini from Sheffield University presented a Roma Health and Wellbeing Workshop at CLP, attended by professionals from across the borough.

Lois and Olga discussed findings from their research into the inequalities experienced by Roma people when accessing healthcare. They also explored what these findings may mean for other services working with Roma communities.

The session provided an important opportunity to share experiences, raise awareness and encourage discussion about how services can better understand and respond to the needs of Roma people. The presentation was very well received by those attending.

Funfest 2026

Our annual CLP Funfest brought hundreds of people together for a fantastic community celebration in June. Despite a rather blustery day, the sun shone and there was a great atmosphere throughout the event.

Dozens of volunteers and representatives from our partner agencies generously gave their time to help make the day a success. We were also delighted to welcome the Mayor of Rotherham, Councillor Haroon Rashid, who spent a couple of hours meeting members of the local community and chatting with volunteers and partner organisations.

A huge thank you to everyone who volunteered, supported the event or simply came along and joined in. It was wonderful to see so many people coming together and making the Funfest such an enjoyable community occasion.

Careers Event
(April 2026)

Thanks to funding from the South Yorkshire Violence Reduction Unit, CLP held a careers event to inspire young Roma people to think about their future options. The event featured inspirational members of the Roma community, who shared powerful life stories, speaking honestly about the challenges they have faced and how they overcame barriers to succeed.

Young people had the opportunity to listen, ask questions, and reflect on their own aspirations. Representatives from the police and Pathways to Work services also attended, providing further guidance and support as attendees explored possible pathways for their futures. Here are Laura and Olga engaging a rapt audience!

National Lottery funding

We are delighted to announce that CLP has been awarded a 3 year grant from The National Lottery. This funding will support our work with adults and will support the local community to thrive. We would like to thank the players of The National Lottery.

International Roma Day

On 8th April 2026 CLP and the Eastwood Roma community celebrated International Roma Day, with games, food, music and dance. The sun shone and a great time was had by everyone.

Youth Club

Our youth club at CLP is designed specifically for children and young people to socialize, have fun, learn new skills, and stay safe.

The sessions offer a variety of activities including different sports, art and crafts, games, cooking, days out and various partnership work that allows young people to take part in new opportunities.

The activities are designed to have a positive impact on young people’s social, emotional and physical wellbeing.

Pantry

Our Pantry is a social supermarket designed to support families facing financial hardship. The aim is to help people to manage challenging periods or crises and provide stability when it is needed most.

The Pantry is run by CLP staff and supported by dedicated volunteers. Clients come to us with trust and hope for better times ahead. In addition to financial support, we also provide a space for social connection. Many of our clients come from diverse ethnic backgrounds and often face language barriers. We therefore strive to create a safe, confidential and welcoming environment where everyone feels accepted and supported.

English Classes

Our friendly English classes are open to everyone, including asylum seekers. We encourage people to come and enjoy learning in an environment full of friendly conversations, funny games and interesting worksheets. Even if people cannot speak English or are not literate in their home language they still come to socialize and gain confidence.

Progression to classes run by the college, but still within our Centre, are also available when people are confident enough to transition to something a little more formal.

Christmas Hampers

Thanks to funding from Voluntary Action Rotherham, we were able to assemble and distribute Christmas hampers to families in our local community.

The hampers included a range of essential groceries alongside Christmas dinner favourites such as fresh vegetables and chicken, all sourced from local providers. This support helped families enjoy a festive meal while strengthening local supply networks and community connections during a challenging time of year.