Who chose Rotherham to become Children's Capital of Culture?
Its children and young people did!
In 2017, writing charity Grimm & Co asked local children and young people: "If you were in charge of Rotherham, what would you do?"
Thirty young ambassadors created a response: a manifesto for the borough's future.
They took it to the borough's change-makers – the Council and cultural organisations. These change-makers saw that local children and young people were passionate about where they lived. And they wanted to nurture this passion. So they set a new goal: for Rotherham to become the world's first Children's Capital of Culture in 2025.
Children's Capital of Culture isn't an award given by the Government, or part of a national culture bid. Instead, it's an ambition that comes from the children and young people of Rotherham.
Children's Capital of Culture shows Rotherham's commitment to giving children and young people a voice. To them playing an active role in the borough's future. And to making Rotherham a place they are proud to call home.
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is the lead delivery partner, supported by a huge number of organisations. All of them are working to turn that ambition into a reality.
We’re giving every child and young person in Rotherham a chance to help shape their borough's future. To get hands-on with creative activities. Be dazzled by performances and art, music, and magic. There will be dance and drama, films and food, exhibitions and events. And there will be a few surprises along the way!
We’re also working with schools and local businesses. Together, we're giving young people in Rotherham life-changing training and skills opportunities.
We are creating a whole year of excitement, inspiration and fun. There'll be free events and activities, opportunities, ideas and creativity.
And you're all invited.
Join us for Children's Capital of Culture 2025!
Together, we will make Rotherham a place that young people are proud to call home.
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