Rotherham United, in collaboration with our dedicated sleeve sponsors Star People Recruitment, is generously facilitating the charitable sales of seven match-worn and signed shirts from the Emirates FA Cup Third Round tie at Fulham for the 2023/24 season.

Star People Recruitment, a sister company of Events 4 Healthcare, made this kind donation in support of Rotherham Hospice, showcasing their commitment to giving back to the community. Their branding adorned the Millers’ shirt sleeves during the Craven Cottage tie, and as part of their new commercial agreement with the club, they expressed a desire to raise funds for the Hospice by donating a number of shirts worn during the competition.

The wonderful partnership between Rotherham United, Star People Recruitment, and Charity Stars has paved the way for an online auction featuring the match-worn and signed jerseys. We are thrilled to announce that 100% of the profits from this auction will be directed towards Rotherham Hospice, allowing us to continue our invaluable services within the community.

Last season’s auction, facilitated by the Millers in collaboration with Charity Stars, raised over £2,000. With seven shirts up for auction this year, they are hopeful to surpass that amount and make an even greater impact on the Hospice’s funding needs. The generous donations raised through this initiative will contribute to the staggering £3 million per year required to sustain the Hospice’s essential services.

Rotherham Hospice serves as a comforting, supportive, and dignified environment for our community, especially during life’s most challenging circumstances. The funds raised through this auction will play a vital role in ensuring the continued provision of these crucial services for years to come.

We would also like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to our Diamond Partners – AESSEAL, Equisolve, Hughie Construction Ltd, IPM Group, Mears Group, and Steelphalt. Their support enables us to proudly display the Rotherham Hospice logo on our first team shirts throughout the 2023/24 season, thanks to a unique charitable commercial agreement.

Star People, as the strategic recruitment and outsourced partner for pharma, MedTech, and biotech companies, has made this auction possible through their immense generosity. To learn more about Star People and their impactful work, please visit their website [here](insert link).

The match-worn shirts available in this year’s auction include:

• Arvin Appiah (Match Worn)
• Tolaji Bola (Match Issued)
• Tom Eaves (Match Worn)
• Dexter Lembikisa (Match Worn)
• Jamie Lindsay (Match Worn)
• Ollie Rathbone (Match Worn)
• Seb Revan (Match Worn)

Steve Coakley, Commercial Director at Rotherham United, expressed his gratitude for Star People’s commitment to both the club and the local community: “We want to work with people and businesses whose values align with ours, and Star People has proven to be a fantastic commercial partner. Their selfless gesture in support of Rotherham Hospice will undoubtedly raise a fantastic amount of money.”

We are excited to collaborate with Charity Stars on this project, ensuring that every Millers supporter has the opportunity to contribute to the fundraising online and, in return, potentially acquire one of these unique and cherished match-worn shirts from English football’s oldest cup competition.

We extend our sincere thanks to Star People Recruitment and all involved partners for their generosity and commitment to making a positive impact on the community. Together, we can make a difference, one auction at a time.