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09/10/2026

🌟 Rochdale Diversity Awards 2026: Community, Voluntary & Faith Sector Award 🌟

We’re delighted to celebrate the finalists for the Community, Voluntary & Faith Sector Award at the Rochdale Diversity Awards 2026, proudly managed by KYP! 💚

This award recognises the outstanding leadership and dedication of organisations making a real difference in promoting diversity, inclusion and community cohesion across the borough.

The VCFSE sector plays a vital role in building stronger, more inclusive communities by supporting vulnerable and underrepresented groups, strengthening community resilience, and delivering essential services and advocacy at a grassroots level.

🏆 Congratulations to our 2026 finalists:

✅Army of Kindness (Mohammed Śhirî Sheraz)
✅Rochdale Gateway Leisure
✅Awakening Minds

Your commitment to supporting communities, breaking down barriers and creating positive change deserves to be celebrated.

👏 Good luck to all our finalists! We look forward to recognising the incredible contributions you make to Rochdale.

Rochdale Borough Council Rochdale Boroughwide Housing Your Trust Rochdale Hopwood Hall College Ingeus UK Altus Education Partnership Rochdale Development Agency Action Together Harvest Touch Youth & Skills Community Hub For Generations to Come The Greater Manchester High Sheriff's Police Trust

09/10/2026

Well done to Living Well Rochdale -CVD team on their nomination for the Diversity in Health award at the Rochdale Diversity Awards 2026

We look forward to hosting you on the night!

🌟🏆 Living Well Rochdale CVD Team – Diversity in Health Award Finalists 2026! 🏆🌟

We are incredibly proud and honoured that the Living Well Rochdale Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Team has been shortlisted as a finalist for the Diversity in Health Award at the Rochdale Diversity Awards 2026! ❤️

This recognition celebrates our team's commitment to tackling health inequalities, breaking down barriers and making cardiovascular health services more inclusive, accessible and equitable for communities across Rochdale.

❤️ Our work is about more than cardiovascular disease prevention. It's about empowering individuals, reaching underserved communities, raising awareness of heart health and ensuring that everyone, regardless of their background or circumstances, has the opportunity to access the support they need to live healthier lives.

We are passionate about making a real difference through community engagement, early intervention, education and person-centred support.

Being recognised for this award is a wonderful achievement and reflects the dedication, compassion and hard work of our team and the communities we work alongside. 💙

👏 A huge congratulations to our fellow finalists, Dr Tahir Bashir Baig and Deeplish Community Centre, for their fantastic contributions to improving health and wellbeing.

🏆 Whatever the outcome, we are incredibly proud to be finalists and to continue making a positive difference across Rochdale!

Together, we are breaking barriers, reducing inequalities and building healthier communities. ❤️🌍

08/10/2026

🌟 Rochdale Diversity Awards 2026 - Breaking Barriers Award Finalists 🌟

The Breaking Barriers Award celebrates individuals and organisations making a real difference by removing obstacles to inclusion and access.

This year, we’re delighted to recognise our three fantastic finalists:
🏆 Rochdale Science Initiative C.I.C
🏆 Changing Lives Programme
🏆 Hopwood Hall College

These inspiring organisations are helping to challenge barriers, create opportunities and ensure more people can participate, succeed and feel included within our communities.

👏 Congratulations to all our finalists, and best of luck!

We look forward to celebrating their achievements at the Rochdale Diversity Awards 2026.

Rochdale Borough Council Rochdale Boroughwide Housing Your Trust Rochdale Hopwood Hall College Ingeus UK Altus Education Partnership Rochdale Development Agency Action Together Harvest Touch Youth & Skills Community Hub For Generations to Come The Greater Manchester High Sheriff's Police Trust

07/10/2026

🧠💙 World Mental Health Day 2026 – Spotlight on Support 💙🧠

Join us and Rochdale and District Mind for a special World Mental Health Day event focused on this year’s theme, “Spotlight on Support.”

📅 Friday 9th October 2026
⏰ 10am–2pm
📍 Number One Riverside, Smith Street, Rochdale, OL16 1XU
🎟️ Free to attend – just pop by!

Come along to:
✨ Find out more about local mental health and emotional wellbeing support
🤝 Chat with local organisations and support services
🎨 Take part in a creative activity
🎁 Pick up free resources and useful information
🎡 Have a spin on the prize wheel – £1 per spin, with a prize every time!

There will also be a range of guest organisations joining the event, including Action Together, Samaritans , Alzheimer's Society and Turning Point Rochdale & Oldham.

Whether you’re looking for support, want to learn more about mental health, or simply want to connect with local organisations, everyone is welcome. 💙

07/10/2026

🌟 Rochdale Diversity Awards 2026 – Diversity in Health Award 🌟

We are proud to celebrate the finalists for the Diversity in Health Award, recognising individuals and organisations making a meaningful contribution to improving health outcomes through inclusive and accessible practices.

This award celebrates those working to break down barriers, promote greater equality in health and wellbeing, and help ensure everyone has the opportunity to access the support and services they need.

🏆 Congratulations to our 2026 finalists:
👏Dr Tahir Bashir Baig
👏Living Well Rochdale - CVD Team
👏Deeplish Community Centre

Wishing all three finalists the very best of luck at the Rochdale Diversity Awards 2026! 🌟

Congratulations and good luck! 🏆

Rochdale Borough Council Rochdale Boroughwide Housing Your Trust Rochdale Hopwood Hall College Ingeus UK Altus Education Partnership Rochdale Development Agency Action Together Harvest Touch Youth & Skills Community Hub For Generations to Come The Greater Manchester High Sheriff's Police Trust

07/10/2026

💗 Breast Cancer Awareness Talk at KYP 💗

A big thank you to everyone who joined us for a Breast Cancer Awareness Talk delivered to our Women’s Group, in partnership with Prevent Breast Cancer.

The session provided a welcoming space for our women to come together, ask questions and have open conversations about breast health, including:
🎀 How to check your breasts
🎀 Signs and symptoms of breast cancer
🎀 The importance of breast cancer screening

We’re proud to support our Women’s Group with accessible health information that helps raise awareness, break down barriers and encourage women to take charge of their health.

A special thank you to the Prevent Breast Cancer team for delivering such an informative and engaging session, and to everyone who attended and took part. 💗

06/10/2026

KYP Food Pantry! 🛒

Join us Wednesday, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM and stock up on fresh, quality food for the week ahead. For just £4, you can choose up to 15 items – an amazing way to save while eating well!

We’re proud to partner with:

Altus Education Partnership – for their generous food donations.

FareShare Greater Manchester – for providing fresh fruit and vegetables – for providing fresh fruit and vegetables.

Opening Hours:
Wednesday & Friday | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📞 To enquire: Call 01706 630140 or email [email protected]

Come along and make the most of this fantastic community resource!

Rochdale Foodbank | Rochdale Boroughwide Housing | Action Together | Rochdale Borough Council

06/10/2026

🌟 Rochdale Diversity Awards 2026 – Cohesion Award Finalists! 🌟

We’re delighted to announce the finalists for the Cohesion Award, recognising those making a significant impact in nurturing inclusive, diverse and connected communities across Rochdale. 💚

This award celebrates individuals, groups and organisations from the public, private and VCFSE sectors who are helping to bring communities together, promote understanding, break down barriers and create a stronger, more inclusive Rochdale.

🏆 Congratulations to our 2026 finalists:
✨ Creative Voices x Touchstones Rochdale
✨ Sunshine Snacks Ltd
✨ Breaking Barriers CIC
✨ Merhaba Festival (Culture Coop)

Each finalist has demonstrated a strong commitment to community cohesion and creating positive change, and we’re proud to celebrate their work.

👏 Congratulations to all our finalists, and good luck!
We look forward to celebrating with you at the Rochdale Diversity Awards 2026.

Rochdale Borough Council Rochdale Boroughwide Housing Your Trust Rochdale Hopwood Hall College Ingeus UK Altus Education Partnership Rochdale Development Agency Action Together Harvest Touch Youth & Skills Community Hub For Generations to Come The Greater Manchester High Sheriff's Police Trust

06/10/2026

05/10/2026

Rochdale Diversity Awards 2026 – Outstanding Achievement in Diversity Award 🌟

We’re delighted to announce the finalists for the Outstanding Achievement in Diversity Award at the Rochdale Diversity Awards 2026! 🏆

A huge congratulations to:
👏 Heather Madden
👏 Amirah Ali
👏 Mohammed Attaur Rahman

This award recognises individuals who have made an exceptional and lasting contribution to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion across Rochdale.

Each finalist has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to creating positive change and making our communities more inclusive. 🌈💚

We wish all three finalists the very best of luck! 🤞✨

Thank you to our sponsors for supporting the Rochdale Diversity Awards 2026 and helping us celebrate those who are making a real difference across our borough.

Rochdale Borough Council Rochdale Boroughwide Housing Your Trust Rochdale a Hopwood Hall College Ingeus UK Altus Education Partnership Rochdale Development Agency Action Together Harvest Touch Youth & Skills Community Hub For Generations to Come The Greater Manchester High Sheriff's Police Trust