Business Networking For Rotherham & Barnsley!
Unique Non-Profit Networking Events
‘Embrace the spirit of collaboration!’
Network With Businesses & Support Local Charities!
Our Story - ‘We are in it to help other businesses’
How Rotherham and Barnsley Business Link Started
We met at various networking events over a year and repeatedly encountered each other. It was during a Business Expo at Rotherham United that we began to discuss starting our own networking events. We noticed a gap for face-to-face networking opportunities in Rotherham and Barnsley. Rather than just moaning about the lack of options and the costly subscription fees of existing groups, which ranged from £700 to £1000 annually, we decided to take action and do it ourselves!
Our vision was to establish a relaxed networking environment aimed at supporting smaller local businesses. We planned to make our events inclusive, inviting businesses from all sectors without limiting attendance as some networks do i.e. one builder, one marketer, one accountant etc.
Uniquely Non-Profit Networking
The thing which makes our networking events unique is that there are no subscription fees and tickets are low cost. We decided to be a non-profit networking organisation that is committed to integrating charity into our events.
Every year we will select up to four charities to feature and speak at our events, giving them a platform to share their valuable work. At the end of the year, we share the money we have raised for our chosen charities through ticket sales throughout the year and other fundraising methods.
Our goal is to foster a community where Rotherham and Barnsley businesses and charities alike can thrive through collaboration and mutual support. The spirit of collaboration!
Showcase Business Of The Month
Each month, we invite one local business to give a 15-minute presentation about their business. They present and speak to the other local businesses present at the Rotherham and Barnsley events.
About Our Chosen Charities
Shiloh is a local charity with a big heart and a clear mission to support people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to rebuild their lives.
Every day, we welcome people who may be facing the toughest moments of their lives. They could have lost their home, be sleeping rough, be sofa surfing or be at risk of homelessness.
We offer crisis care such as a warm, safe environment; free hot meals; shower and laundry facilities; clothing; access to IT; and most importantly, understanding and support.
We don’t judge them on their circumstances – we meet them where they are because we feel no one should face homelessness alone.
But what really makes Shiloh special is that our dedicated team of progression workers help people take the next steps to rebuild their lives. We offer intensive, one-to-one support and connections to partner agencies; we run training, health and wellbeing sessions and provide opportunities that help bring about positive change in the lives of our guests.
Barnsley Hospice offers compassionate care to individuals with life-limiting illnesses, along with support for their families. Their participation in networking events with Business Link helps raise awareness, foster business-community partnerships, and secure fundraising.
“We are a charity providing specialist palliative and end-of-life care to local people living with a life-limiting illness and those close to them. These conditions include cancer, heart and lung diseases and neurological diseases such as motor neurone disease and Parkinson’s disease.”
Mission
If we help each other grow, all our businesses will grow together!
Core Values
Collaboration
Together we are stronger, mutually supporting each other
Giving Back
Helping the community; local charities and local businesses
Growing Together
As local businesses, we grow and thrive together
Message From David and Daryl
Welcome to the Rotherham & Barnsley Business Link!
As fellow business owners in Rotherham & Barnsley, we are really pleased you have found our website today. The reasons we set up Rotherham and Barnsley Business Link were because…
- We found there weren’t enough face-to-face networking opportunities.
- A lot of the existing networking face to face was aimed at larger businesses.
- We knew if we came together and worked together, our businesses would grow together.
- We wanted to be unique by offering subscription-free, low-cost networking events.
- We wanted to give back to our local community and charities.
If you are a local charity and would like to connect, please email us. If you are a local business in Rotherham & Barnsley and would like to attend, get in touch today.
Let’s grow and thrive together!
Best wishes,
David and Daryl
Meet Your Hosts
David Whittlestone
David Whittlestone, is a highly experienced Mortgage & Protection adviser who also offers Will & Estate planning services. His hobbies include exploring the outdoors, playing Golf (badly), and is a keen supporter of Barnsley FC.
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Daryl Horsfall
Daryl is a talented real estate expert offering a personal service to his clients. As well as a professional estate agent he enjoys relaxing with his young family as well as playing Golf (badly). This makes them quite the double act!
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