This section lists the support and/or peer support groups available locally. Peer support refers to using the lived experiences of fellow Autistic people and/or parents as a mean of supporting others through sharing of resources and strategies. Peer support models can be run by and for parents and also peer support models by and for autistic adults.
Rochdale SENDIASS
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Contact: 01706 769634 rochdale.sendiass@barnardos.org.uk
Advocacy service, free impartial, confidential information and advice for CYP aged 0-25 and their parents.
Website: Barnardos sendiass
Colourful Minds Wellbeing Walk
Tuesday (monthly) Contact: 07749 987580 laura.colourfulminds@gmail.com
Face to face support for parents and carers of those with SEN and disabilities to go outdoors for a walk.
Website: Colourful Minds Wellbeing Walk
Congregational Prayer & Lecture
Thursday 7pm-10pm Mustafa Islamic Centre, Rochdale,
OL16 5NA
Contact: Sajjad Hussain Syed
07505 210850
Congregrational prayer & lecture suitable for disabled CYP held in
accordance to the Shia Fiqa-e-Jaffari jurisprudence. £20+
All Ages
Saturday Madressa
Saturday 11am-1pm Mustafa Islamic Centre, Rochdale, OL16 5NA
Contact: Sajjad Hussain Syed
07505 210850
Teaching of the Fiqa-e-Jaffari with Islamic history and morals within the western society. £20+ Ages: 4 - 12
Islamic Lectures/Gatherings
Varies Mustafa Islamic Centre, Rochdale, OL16 5NA
Contact: Sajjad Hussain Syed
07505 210850
Lectures/gathering held throughout the year in accordance to the Islamic calendar. £20+
Cultural activities
The Esplanade, Rochdale, OL16 1AZ
Contact: Caroline Storr
01706 927901
caroline.storr@rochdale.gov.uk
Range of free, engaging cultural events and activities for people of all ages and abilities.
All 2gether Now Project
Saturday 1pm-3pm 157 Windermere Road, Middleton, M24 5NQ
Contact: Sue Smith
07870 172143
status4u@live.co.uk
Outdoor and wildlife activities for the whole family.
Barnardos Rochdale Services
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm Barnardo's Rochdale Services, Rochdale,
OL11 2YW
Contact: 01706 769634
donna.mairs@barnardos.org.uk
Advocacy service for looked after children; young people leaving care; CYP on child protection plans.
AJK Film Festival
Saturday 5:30pm Reel Cinema, Rochdale, OL16 1BE
Contact: Zafar Iqbal
07730 004498
mrzi@hotmail.co.uk
Film festival about Kashmiri language and culture - open to all communities of mixed ages. Ages vary based on film.
The Absolutely Phab Club
Crossley Centre, 323 Denton Lane, Chadderton, Oldham
Contact: 020 8667 9443
info@phab.org.uk
Promote and encourage people with and without disabilities to come together on equal terms. Arts and crafts, football, drama, listen to music, bowling, days and meals out.
Website: phab.org.uk
Rochdale Gateway Leisure
Rochdale Gateway Leisure Ltd, 2 Kenion Street, Rochdale,
OL16 1SN
Contact: Amjad Mennen
01706 515800
admin@gatewatleisure.co.uk
Providing services for people with disabilities and their carers within the community.
Website: Gateway leisure
Jolly Josh
Jolly Josh, 2 Ensor Mill, Castleton, Rochdale, OL11 2NU
Contact: 01706 399141
hello@jollyjosh.co.uk
Play, social, and hydro-therapy-based sessions.
Website: Jolly Josh
Age: 0 - 19
The Arts Club
Redwood School, Hudsons Walk, Rochdale, OL11 5EW
Contact: Justin Axon
01706 750825
clubs@redwood-school.com
Universal short break arts club funded by Rochdale local authority, ran by Redwood School. Age: 4 - 18
Creative Support
Unit 3, Reed House, Hunters Lane Rochdale, OL16 1YL
Contact: 0161 236 0829
enquiries@creativesupport.co.uk
Not-for-profit organisation promoting the independence, inclusion, and wellbeing of people with care and support needs.
Website: Creative Support
Redwood Holiday Club
School Holidays 10am-3pm
Redwood School, Hudsons Walk,
Rochdale, OL11 5EW
Contact: Justin Axon
01706 750825
clubs@redwood-school.com
SEND Holiday club.
Website: Redwood school holiday club
Age: 4 - 18
Skylight Circus Arts
Wednesdays 4:15-5:15pm (5-11)
Wednesdays 5:15-6:30pm (11-19)
St. Chads Fold, Sparrow Hill, Rochdale, OL16 1QT
Contact: 01706 650676
info@skylightcircusarts.com
Sky High Classes: After school circus activity for all
Rochdale children and young people with a disability.
Website: Skylight Circus Arts
Jumbo Social Centre
Jumbo Social Centre, Grimshaw Lane, Middleton, M24 2BW
Contact: Dylan Williams
07813 547 574
Various activities and events in a
social setting at various costs. Check
Facebook for latest events and updates.
Facebook: Jumbo Social Centre Facebook page
Age: 8 - 13
Tracing Steps Dance Group
34 Conway Close, Middleton, M24 1FN
Contact: 07979 430410
info@tracingsteps.com
Pan-disability dance and drama group.
Website: Tracing steps
Cricket (Lord’s Taverners Super 1s programme)
Oulder Hill Leisure Complex, Hudson's Walk, Rochdale, OL11 5EF
Contact: Amlyn Layton
07799 639838
alayton@lancashirecricket.co.uk
Disability cricket with pathway onto disability county cricket for those who want to pursue higher levels of the game.
Website: Lancashire Cricket
Middleton Trampolining Club
Wednesday: 7:45pm-8:45pm
Saturdays: 3:15pm-4:15pm 4:15pm-5:15pm
Rochdale Leisure Centre, Entwisle Road, Rochdale, OL16 2HZ
Contact: Lisa Hopwood
07432 789499
Inclusive trampolining sessions regardless of age, sex, disability, or ability. Trained support staff to provide
1-2-1 support for those who need a little extra help.
Website: Middleton Trampoline
Your Trust
Number One Riverside, Smith Street, Rochdale, OL16 1XU
Contact: 01706 926000 (general enquiries)
01706 924200 (membership enquiries)
Access to the boroughs leisure and cultural facilities including Touchstones Musuem, Hollingworth Lake Adventure
and Water Activity Centre, Heywood Sports Village, Littleborough Sports Centre, Rochdale Leisure Centre, Heywood Civic Centre and Middleton Area. Providing equal opportunities to sports and leisure across Rochdale.
Website: Your Trust Rochdale
Age: 4 - 18
Aspire 2 Inspire
Number One Riverside, Smith Street, Rochdale, OL16 1XU
1 Regent Street, Rochdale, OL12 0HQ
Working with young people from black and minority ethnic groups, new and emerging communities, refugees and
asylum seekers, families facing financial hardship and young people with additional needs, disabilities, and language difficulties.
M6 Theatre
M6 Theatre Company
Studio Theatre
Hamer CP School
Albert Royds Street
Rochdale
OL16 2SU
Participatory programme provides opportunities for young people from diverse backgrounds to participate in high quality and accessible theatre-arts activities.
Website: M6 Theatre Company
The Proud Trust
The Proud Trust’s resources for LGBT+ young people.
Website: For LGBT+ Young People - The Proud Trust
The Proud Trust – Inside out Youth Group
Inside Out Youth Group in Rochdale.
Rochdale Central Library, Number One Riverside, Smith St, Rochdale OL16 1XU
Website: Inside Out - The Proud Trust
Neurodiversity
Padlet - a range of resources for neurodiverse children and young people aged 0-25 and their parents/carers.
Website: Home Page: Neurodiversity Help and Support in Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale
Early Help Neighbourhood Teams
The Early Help Neighbourhood Team is a service working with children and young people to offer family support. It involves listening to you and your child to find out what you need and what is working well in your child's life.
Website: Our Rochdale | Early Help Neighbourhood Teams
Family Hubs and Start for Life
Family Hubs helps to ensure that babies, children and families have the support they need, when it is needed.
They offer high-quality support for families from conception to the age or 19 (or 25 for young people with special educational needs and disabilities).
Website: Our Rochdale | Family Hubs and Start for Life
Rochdale’s Local Offer
Rochdale's local offer helps children and young people with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities and their families find the information and support they are looking for, from across Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale areas.
Website: Our Rochdale | Welcome to the Rochdale Local Offer
Rochdale start for life
Support and advice for people who look after very young children.
Website: Our Rochdale | Rochdale's Start for Life offer
Rochdale Additional Needs Team for Autism and Social Communication (TASC)
The TASC (Team for Autism and Social Communication) is part of RANS (Rochdale Additional Needs Service).
Our service is available across the Borough to support and provide advice to mainstream schools and parents for the inclusion and participation of Children and Young People (CYP).
Website: Our Rochdale | Team for Autism and Social Communication (TASC)
Respect for All: wellbeing support groups for: autistic teenagers, adults, parents, carers and LQBTQI+ communities
Group Services | Respect for All CIO Registered Charity Number 1188851
