Rotherham Investment and Development Office

Rotherham Investment and Development Office RiDO provides free, expert support services, including property searches, HR assistance and advice and guidance for start-ups and growing businesses.

With five business hubs, we offer offices, workshops and lab-space for small and early-stage businesses. Rotherham Investment & Development Office (RiDO) is the regeneration arm of Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council. With five business hubs across the borough of Rotherham, we offer offices, virtual offices, workshops and lab-space for small and early-stage businesses.

Following the successful relocation of Abbey Pharmacy to the former Boots Building on Effingham Street as part of Phase ...
02/09/2026

Following the successful relocation of Abbey Pharmacy to the former Boots Building on Effingham Street as part of Phase One of the Town Centre Health Hub, plans are now moving forward on Phase Two. This phase will see the remainder of the building transformed into a modern, flexible health hub bringing together a range of health and wellbeing services in one accessible location.

We welcome your feedback on current health provisions to help shape the second phase of the health hub and potential future health services.

Join the conversation and attend our consultation events:

• Tuesday 15 September, 11am to 2pm, Rawmarsh Health Centre, Barbers Avenue, Rawmarsh
• Thursday 17 September, 11am to 2pm, Aston Library & Neighbourhood Hub, Worksop Road, Swallownest
• Tuesday 22 September, 10.30am to 1.30pm, Effingham Street (near Natwest bank), Rotherham Town Centre
• Thursday 24 September, 10.30am to 1.30pm, All Saint’s Square, Rotherham Town Centre

Find out more and complete the online consultation here: https://buff.ly/IgdUll8

The online consultation will close on Monday 28 September.

To request a paper version of the survey, please call 01709 254444 or email: [email protected]

Looking to start or grow your business in Rotherham? Explore our free-to-attend Launchpad workshops taking place this Se...
01/09/2026

Looking to start or grow your business in Rotherham? Explore our free-to-attend Launchpad workshops taking place this September and gain practical skills and knowledge to help you succeed and run your business more effectively. 🚀

For more information on any of these workshops and to book your place, visit: https://www.investrotherham.com/whats-on/events/

Get in touch:
📞 01709 254444
📧 [email protected]

South Yorkshire businesses are being urged to have their say in the latest Quarterly Economic Survey (QES), the UK's lar...
28/08/2026

South Yorkshire businesses are being urged to have their say in the latest Quarterly Economic Survey (QES), the UK's largest and most influential independent business survey. 📈

This quarter's survey shines a spotlight on cyber security, AI and emerging technologies, exploring how businesses are adapting to new opportunities while managing evolving risks.

The survey gives South Yorkshire businesses a direct voice in influencing the decisions that affect the region's economy and future growth.

To access the survey and have your say, visit: https://buff.ly/vusXOYU

The closing date to submit your answers to the survey is 15 September 2026.

🌱 Sustainable Rotherham Business EventJoin local businesses and partners as we come together to support Rotherham's sust...
25/08/2026

🌱 Sustainable Rotherham Business Event

Join local businesses and partners as we come together to support Rotherham's sustainability ambitions.

Discover practical ways to reduce costs, cut carbon emissions, and create positive change within your organisation. You'll also hear inspiring local success stories and have the opportunity to connect with like-minded businesses committed to a greener future.

📅 Thursday 1 October 2026
⏰ 12:45pm – 4:00pm
📍 Wentworth Woodhouse, Wentworth, Rotherham, S62 7TQ

Find out more and book your place: 🔗 https://buff.ly/8CfmaQ7

25/08/2026

Visit Rothbiz for the latest news on businesses, commercial property, regeneration, key developments and the economy in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, UK

✨ Self-Made in 60 Days ✨ There’s a new, free interactive accelerator for ambitious freelancers and founders, exclusively...
24/08/2026

✨ Self-Made in 60 Days ✨

There’s a new, free interactive accelerator for ambitious freelancers and founders, exclusively for people in South Yorkshire aged 18-30!

Whether you're already a trading business (running for up to 3 years) or just thinking about starting, this is a chance to meet like-minded people and established business owners. The programme is delivered mostly online, with just 3 days in person.

The programme is headed by Studio Self-Made who have used their experience of supporting founders and freelancers into creating a FREE accelerator commissioned by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council and funded by Quickline.

Deadline for applications: Wednesday 30 September 2026
Accelerator starts: 5 October 2026

Applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, so apply now via the form below! :
🔗 https://buff.ly/xGyfSmA

FAQs are here: https://buff.ly/4ezqZx6

RiDO are excited to announce their attendance at this year's Chamber Means Business event, on the 17 September 2026, tak...
19/08/2026

RiDO are excited to announce their attendance at this year's Chamber Means Business event, on the 17 September 2026, taking place at the AESSEAL New York Stadium.

At the event we will be promoting our free and confidential business support service, please come along and have a chat to find out more! 💼

For more information on the event, visit: https://www.chambermeansbusiness.co.uk/

Thinking about starting a business? 💡Karen Powell, Co-Founder of Krafty Kidz, a children's creative workspace in Thurcro...
06/08/2026

Thinking about starting a business? 💡

Karen Powell, Co-Founder of Krafty Kidz, a children's creative workspace in Thurcroft accessed fully funded support from Launchpad as part of RiDO to help turn her idea into a thriving community business.

💬 "Their support has been immense. I would recommend anyone to get in touch. There are so many ways that they can help when starting a new business."

Launchpad provides fully funded support for people looking to start or grow a business in Rotherham.

Learn more about the range of support available through Launchpad: https://buff.ly/Aml856A

Read the full story on Krafty Kidz here: https://buff.ly/r9xlUzx

Rotherham businesses, this one could be for you!✨South Yorkshire’s Wage Subsidy Programme provides 13 weeks of wage supp...
05/08/2026

Rotherham businesses, this one could be for you!✨

South Yorkshire’s Wage Subsidy Programme provides 13 weeks of wage support to help businesses grow while giving people aged 16 to 30 the experience, skills, and confidence to progress into sustained work💼

Funding is up to £6,000 which is enough to cover 36 hours per week and is paid in arrears after the end of the 13 weeks on submission of, a copy of wage slips and an invoice with purchase order number. A case study and exit report is also required📑

Employers must be a registered business or charity within South Yorkshire, have fewer than 250 employees, offer new roles expected to last more than six months, and provide up to five placements.

Employees must live in South Yorkshire, be eligible to work in the UK, and be a Pathways to Work participant receiving support. Employees can’t be employed or receiving job-seeking benefits.

The job role must be a new role, working a minimum of 16 hours per week, pay at least national minimum wage, provide employability support, and require basic training.

Employers will be reimbursed for wages paid if that participant leaves the role early. The latest job start date of a participant based on current funding is Monday 30 November 2026.

To get involved or find out more, please contact Pathways to Work via email at [email protected]📧

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Rotherham
S601AE

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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+441709254444

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