Charities In Rochdale

Our main activities :youth and community work, play and children's work, health sports and fitness, Youth Cafe, detached youth work. personal and social development for people who are disadvantaged by poverty, disability, health issues, young offenders, members of minority community groups enabling them to develop and make a positive contribution to the community in which they live.,

The objectives of the charity are to relieve the needs of parents and families of babies who experience neonatal care in Greater Manchester by the provision of support and information, and to advance awareness and education of neonatal care, and its implications for families, to health professionals and the general public.

TO ASSIST IN THE RELIEVING OF SUFFERING AND DISTRESS AMONGST PERSONS ENDANGERED BY ACCIDENTS OR NATURAL HAZARDS PRINCIPALLY IN EAST LANCASHIRE AND PARTS OF GREATER MANCHESTER BUT WITHOUT GEOGRAPHICAL LIMITATION, AND TO SUPPORT ANY OTHER RESCUE ORGANISATION AND TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE SECURE AND EFFICIENT SEARCH AND RESCUE OF ANY PERSONS SO ENDANGERED.

TALBOT HOUSE IS A SUPPORT SERVICE FOR PARENT/CARERS OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE LEARNING DISABILITIES WHO LIVE IN THE MANCHESTER AREA. WE OFFER; EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, CONSULTING WITH CARERS TO SHAPE SERVICES, ACCESS TO TRAINING FOR CARERS, INFORMATION ABOUT MONEY AND BENEFITS, BREAKS FOR CARERS AND ADVOCACY. WE ALSO HAVE A PAMPER SERVICE INCLUDING A NAIL SERVICE, REIKI, REFLEXOLOGY, MASSAGE AND BEAUTY.

The objectives of the Antioch Network are to develop and sustain Christian Mission to support and strengthen the work and ministry of the Church of England in the Diocese of Manchester, by planting small churches in areas of social and economic deprivation and multicultural diversity. Service of worship, prayer, pastoral support and reaching out to those in need will be the main activities.

The relief of sickness and the rehabilitation of those suffering from any kind of addiction or stress related illness through holistic therapeutic treatments.

Operating a Foodbank in the centre of Rochdale, we issue food to those in need through a food voucher obtained through various agencies in the town. Our operating systems are based on Trussell Trust recommended methods.

Providing support and information to women and girls who have suffered sexual violence or abuse; through helpline, Live Chat and email services. We also offer counselling and group work. In addition, we have an Independent Sexual Violence Advocate, aimed at Black and ethnically minoritised women.Working in partnership with commissioners, local groups, voluntary and statutory organisations.

Grants normally made only to organisations with registered charitable status in the Greater Manchester area. Capital building/renovation projects not normally supported. Grants are not made to individuals.

To maintain a capital endowment fund and to apply the annual income of that fund in perpetuity towards the education of the general public in the study, appreciation and practice of music and the allied arts by furthering and supporting the objects and work of the Halle Concerts Society.

Rochdale Education and Learning Trust was set up in 2001 by all the schools in Rochdale - nursery, primary, special and secondary - to meet their professional development needs.

To develop and implement initiatives that will improve and enhance the economic, educational, social, cultural and recreational conditions of the communities residing in the North West

Our mission is to enable families who have a loved one with additional/complex needs, disability and/or Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities to Connect Support and Thrive.Jolly Josh aims to Inspire Inclusion. Our registered charity is based in Rochdale.

Providing cultural sensitive support and information to people living with or affected by cancer. Activities include delivery of support groups, health and wellbeing related activities and workshops, to include yoga, talking therapy, art therapy, personal development, counselling; facilitation of focus groups and consultations and delivery of cancer awareness sessions and events.

The Greater Manchester Transport Society exists to maintain a museum for the purpose of advancing the education of the public in the nature of public transport within the United Kingdom and the historical development of all aspects of such public transport with particular emphasis upon the historical aspects of road passenger transport in the counties of Greater Manchester Cheshire and Lancashire.

A member-led organisation creating innovative, thought-provoking performance primarily to raise greater awareness and understanding of a variety of social and cultural issues from a disability perspective. Providing opportunities for training, confidence building & meaningful social interaction to reduce social isolation and signposting to other in/formal learning and employment opportunities.

The charity has been established to provide a physical space to support a range of activities to advance the health and well being of all residents of the borough.

Women and children only activities,Challenge and assist women and their children who experience, or are at threat of Domestic Abuse, Honour Base Violence,Forced marriage play schemegirls groupparenting class50 plus groupGeneral Charitable PurposesEducation/TrainingDisabilityArts/culture

BACP exists to promote the welfare of the deprived and disadvantaged communities within Rochdale through:- vocational training,IT, Employability courses- welfare, advice & support services- day care centre for the BME elders- gender specific gym facilities- engaging children, young people & women in positive pursuits- language school for the children- community cohesion activities.

To further the education including social and physical training of Children under the age of 16 attending schools within the metropolitan borough of Rochdale.

Gp & Nurse/ Drug & Alcohol services/ Floating Support Team/ Community Drug Outreach Team/ Mental Health services/ Tenancy Support Teams/ social services/ Domestic Violence/ Victim Support/ Homelessness/ Housing/ Legal services/ Community Safety Hot Meals / Washing & Bathing facilities/ Laundry Washing & Drying facilities/ Tea & Coffee/ Needle Exchange/ Activities/ Computer Room/ T.V Lounge

Our objectives are set to reflect our faith and community aims. Each year our trustees review our objectives and activities to ensure they continue to reflect our aims. In carrying out this review the trustees have considered the Charity Commission?s general guidance on public benefit and in particular its supplementary public guidance on the advancement of religion for the public benefit.

The Edward Holt Trust operates across Greater Manchester. Its principal activity is maintaining Holt House in Didsbury, which provides accommodation for older people with limited means. Recently the Trust has sought ways to have a more strategic impact on disadvantaged people in the area by assisting a number of homelessness projects with capital funds and other support costs.

We run activities for ethnic communities of Greater Manchester, including:- sports and exercise opportunities;- youth work;- information resources in various languages on health, employment, domestic violence, environmental, financial and other relevant issues;- wellbeing sessions;- nature workshops;- awareness campaigns.

The church aims to show the wider public the importance of the spiritual aspect of life by contributing positively to the communityThe focus will be the less privilege, drug addicts, unemployed, young adults and children. This will be achieved by encouraging a culture of faith and prayer and working with other charities to provide support to these special members of the community.