Current and Upcoming Events
| Event | When | Location | Category | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochdale Food Solutions Forum | This forum is focused on addressing food poverty and insecurity, and on sustainable access to food. (read more...) |
15th October, 2026 10:00 AM through 12:00 PM |
Burnside Centre 36 Burnside Crescent Middleton, M24 5NN | Network Meeting | annie.baker@actiontogether.org.uk |
| Meet The Funder - National Lottery Community Fund | Join us for an online Meet The Funder session with The National Lottery. (read more...) |
19th October, 2026 10:00 AM through 12:00 PM |
(not available) | Event | |
| Oldham VCFSE Summit | Bringing VCFSE organisations and key partners across Oldham together to discuss big topics in the borough - Live Well, the GM Accord, strategic representation and more - with time to network. (read more...) |
20th October, 2026 9:30 AM through 12:30 PM |
Northern Roots Kings Road Oldham, OL8 2BJ | Event | voices@actiontogether.org.uk |
| Safeguarding Adults Level 1 Alerter Training (in Oldham) | An introduction to the basics of safeguarding. ** Trigger warning: Please be advised that this session includes discussions of abuse and neglect which participants may find distressing and upsetting. We'd encourage you to consider whether you'll be able to fully participate in the session given the content before you sign up ** Please note also that you can only book on this training on behalf of a VCFSE organisation working in Oldham, Rochdale or Tameside or be an active volunteer in these localities. Get in touch if you'd like to find out more about volunteering, or becoming a member of Action Together. (read more...) |
20th October, 2026 10:00 AM through 1:00 PM |
The Crossley Centre 323 Denton Lane Chadderton Oldham, OL9 9GA | Training | |
| Rochdale Ethnic Communities Network - Facilitated by KYP | Please come along and join our monthly meeting to make your voice heard, share and exchange ideas, explore opportunities for collaboration and influence policy change. (read more...) |
20th October, 2026 10:00 AM through 12:00 PM |
KYP Belfield Road Rochdale, OL16 2UP | Network Meeting | zulf@kyp.org.uk |
| Oldham Community Explorers - Chadderton and Werneth | Meet other voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise groups and partners working in the Chadderton and Werneth. (read more...) |
21st October, 2026 10:00 AM through 11:59 AM |
Middleton Road Oldham, OL96JN | Network Meeting | |
| Oldham Live Well 'Open Space' [Online - Zoom] | Join us for the October Live Well Open Space – a place to connect and learn with a range of people supporting Oldham residents to Live Well. (read more...) |
21st October, 2026 12:30 PM through 1:30 PM |
Zoom | Network Meeting | info@actiontogether.org.uk |
| HEYWOOD Neighbourhood Network | Be part of the Action Together Neighbourhood Networks — a space for voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) organisations to connect, collaborate and champion community action. (read more...) |
22nd October, 2026 10:00 AM through 12:00 PM |
Heywood Market York Street Heywood OL10 1LT | Network Meeting | |
| Child Protection Level 1 Training (in Tameside) | Aims of the session •To develop an awareness of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people •To have a clear idea of what to do if you are worried a child is in danger of suffering serious and significant harm •To give staff and volunteers the opportunity of sharing ideas of best practice for safeguarding children ** Trigger warning: Please be advised that this session includes discussions of abuse and neglect which participants may find distressing and upsetting. We'd encourage you to consider whether you'll be able to fully participate in the session given the content before you sign up ** Please note also that you can only book on this training on behalf of a VCFSE organisation working in Oldham, Rochdale or Tameside or be an active volunteer in these localities. Get in touch if you'd like to find out more about volunteering, or becoming a member of Action Together. (read more...) |
27th October, 2026 10:00 AM through 1:00 PM |
Broadoak & Smallshaw Community Centre 160 Broadoak Road Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 8RS | Training | training@actiontogether.org.uk |
| Safeguarding Adults Level 1 Alerter Training (in Tameside) | An introduction to the basics of safeguarding. ** Trigger warning: Please be advised that this session includes discussions of abuse and neglect which participants may find distressing and upsetting. We'd encourage you to consider whether you'll be able to fully participate in the session given the content before you sign up ** Please note also that you can only book on this training on behalf of a VCFSE organisation working in Oldham, Rochdale or Tameside or be an active volunteer in these localities. Get in touch if you'd like to find out more about volunteering, or becoming a member of Action Together. (read more...) |
29th October, 2026 10:00 AM through 1:00 PM |
Broadoak & Smallshaw Community Centre 160 Broadoak Road Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 8RS | Training | training@actiontogether.org.uk |
| Tameside Talks Business - Finding Your C.U.R.E and Managing Your Sales Cycle | Join us for October's Tameside Talks Business session and learn how to find more customers for your business. In this interactive session with Tom Crook (Head of Commercial Growth at Sales Geek UK) you'll discover how to find the BEST customers for your business, how to find MORE of them and how to then leverage stories and emotion to win more business and control your sales cycles through key times of the year. Then we'll look at how to leverage all your products and services in an ethical and consistent way that helps any business to "Keep clients beyond a single transaction" (read more...) |
29th October, 2026 4:00 PM through 7:00 PM |
Ashton Library and Information Service Market Place Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 6BH | Network Meeting | |
| Rochdale Refugee and Asylum Seeker Multi-Agency Forum | In Rochdale we have a wealth of amazing groups who offer support to refugees and people seeking asylum, this event is for these groups to begin a conversation about how we can do more together and support each other. (read more...) |
3rd November, 2026 10:00 AM through 11:30 AM |
Sandon House Community Centre Taylor Street Heywood, OL10 1EF | Network Meeting | nichelle.cutler@actiontogether.org.uk |
| Child Protection Level 1 (in Rochdale) | Aims of the session •To develop an awareness of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people •To have a clear idea of what to do if you are worried a child is in danger of suffering serious and significant harm •To give staff and volunteers the opportunity of sharing ideas of best practice for safeguarding children ** Trigger warning: Please be advised that this session includes discussions of abuse and neglect which participants may find distressing and upsetting. We'd encourage you to consider whether you'll be able to fully participate in the session given the content before you sign up ** Please note also that you can only book on this training on behalf of a VCFSE organisation working in Oldham, Rochdale or Tameside or be an active volunteer in these localities. Get in touch if you'd like to find out more about volunteering, or becoming a member of Action Together. (read more...) |
10th November, 2026 10:00 AM through 1:00 PM |
(not available) | Training | training@actiontogether.org.uk |
| Oldham Community Health Champions Network - in-person session | Community Health Champions is a network of trusted community organisations working together to disseminate and cascade health information to their communities, with a specific focus on preventative approaches to promoting health and wellbeing outcomes and mitigating the impact of health inequalities. (read more...) |
10th November, 2026 11:00 AM through 1:00 PM |
The Honeywell Centre Hadfield Street Oldham, OL8 3BP | Event | |
| Tameside Community Explorers - Ashton | Come and meet other voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise groups and partners supporting communities in the Ashton area. A network for voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise organisations (VCFSE) operating in the Tameside. (read more...) |
12th November, 2026 10:00 AM through 12:00 PM |
Indian Community Centre: Shree Bharatiya Mandal 103 Union Road, Ashton-Under-Lyne Tameside, OL6 8JN | Network Meeting | |
| Safeguarding Adults Level 1 Alerter Training (online) | An introduction to the basics of safeguarding. ** Trigger warning: Please be advised that this session includes discussions of abuse and neglect which participants may find distressing and upsetting. We'd encourage you to consider whether you'll be able to fully participate in the session given the content before you sign up ** Please note also that you can only book on this training on behalf of a VCFSE organisation working in Oldham, Rochdale or Tameside or be an active volunteer in these localities. Get in touch if you'd like to find out more about volunteering, or becoming a member of Action Together. (read more...) |
12th November, 2026 10:00 AM through 1:00 PM |
(not available) | Training | training@actiontogether.org.uk |
| Oldham Women's Network | The Oldham Women’s Network is a welcoming environment for connection, networking and information-sharing on the issues that impact women’s lives in Oldham. Whether you’re a community member, professional or organisation, the Oldham Women’s Network is your space to connect, share and help shape positive change for women in Oldham. (read more...) |
12th November, 2026 10:00 AM through 12:00 PM |
Positive Steps 80 Union Street Oldham Oldham | Network Meeting | judith.nyanjowa@actiontogether.org.uk |
| Rochdale Volunteer Managers Meet-Up | This event is for anyone who manages or deals with volunteers in Rochdale; you do not have to hold the title of Volunteer Manager or Volunteer Coordinator. If you want to meet other people who work with volunteers, grow your network, or get support from the Action Together Volunteer Team then we welcome you to join us! (read more...) |
12th November, 2026 10:00 AM through 12:00 PM |
Fire Up Maclure Road Rochdale OL111DN | Network Meeting | |
| Meet the Funder - Reaching Communities (Oldham) | Reaching Communities is a major funding source for groups from the Big Lottery Fund. This in person session is useful if you are thinking about applying to this fund, want to find out about the application process and how to maximise your chances of success. The Reaching Communities programme is interested in projects that improve communities and the lives of people most in need and offers multi-year grants of above £10,000. Voluntary and community organisations, schools, local authorities, health bodies, not-for-profit organisations and social enterprises are eligible to apply. (read more...) |
13th November, 2026 9:30 AM through 2:00 PM |
Positive Steps 80 Union Street Oldham, OL1 1DJ | Event | |
| Rochdale Ethnic Communities Network - Facilitated by KYP | Please come along and join our monthly meeting to make your voice heard, share and exchange ideas, explore opportunities for collaboration and influence policy change. (read more...) |
17th November, 2026 10:00 AM through 12:00 PM |
KYP Belfield Road Rochdale, OL16 2UP | Network Meeting | zulf@kyp.org.uk |
| Getting Started with Funding Applications (in Oldham) | The session will increase your understanding of funding terminology and provide you with the knowledge to become a funder-ready organisation. (read more...) |
19th November, 2026 10:00 AM through 12:30 PM |
Positive Steps 80 Union Street Oldham, OL1 1DJ | Training | training@actiontogether.org.uk |
| Oldham Community Explorers Networking Event - East | Calling all voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise organisations (VCFSE) supporting people in Saddleworth, Lees, St James and Waterhead. Colleagues from the statutory and private sector are also welcome if you value working alongside the VCFSE sector. (read more...) |
19th November, 2026 10:30 AM through 12:00 PM |
(not available) | Network Meeting | |
| Oldham Community Explorers Networking Event - East | Calling all voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise organisations (VCFSE) supporting people in Saddleworth, Lees, St James and Waterhead. Colleagues from the statutory and private sector are also welcome if you value working alongside the VCFSE sector. (read more...) |
19th November, 2026 10:30 AM through 12:00 PM |
(not available) | Network Meeting | |
| Rochdale Community Voices Network | Join us for our Community Voices Network meeting! (read more...) |
25th November, 2026 10:00 AM through 12:00 PM |
(not available) | Network Meeting | |
| Oldham Community Explorers North - Royton, Shaw and Crompton | Meet other voluntary, community, faith, social enterprise groups and partners working in Royton, Shaw and Crompton. (read more...) |
25th November, 2026 1:00 PM through 2:30 PM |
Royton Town Hall Rochdale Road Royton Oldham, OL2 6QC | Network Meeting | |
| Tameside Community Explorers - Hattersley | A network for voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise organisations (VCFSE) operating in Tameside. Come and meet other voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise groups and partners supporting communities in the Hattersley area. (read more...) |
26th November, 2026 10:00 AM through 12:00 PM |
1st Floor Boardroom, Hattersley Hub Stockport Road Hattersley, SK14 6NT | Network Meeting | |
| Data Protection & Cyber Security 1 (via Zoom) | For Frontline Staff (Data Handlers) (read more...) |
26th November, 2026 10:00 AM through 12:00 PM |
Zoom Event | Training | training@actiontogether.org.uk |
| Oldham Men's Network | The Oldham Men’s Network brings together organisations in Oldham to focus on support for men and boys. It provides opportunities to share information about services and what is on offer, explore opportunities to work together as well as addressing the challenges being faced by men and boys and those working with them. (read more...) |
26th November, 2026 11:00 AM through 1:00 PM |
TBC | Network Meeting | judith.nyanjowa@actiontogether.org.uk |
| Tameside Talks Business - Making Tax Digital | Join us for November's Tameside Talks Business as we explore what you really need to know about Making Tax Digital For Income Tax. From 6 April 2027, around a million more sole traders and landlords will need to create digital records and use compatible software to send HMRC quarterly updates of their income and expenses and to complete their tax return, in addition to those already using the service. This builds on the successful launch of MTD for Income Tax for sole traders and landlords earning more than £50,000, who have been using the service since April 2026. (read more...) |
26th November, 2026 4:00 PM through 7:00 PM |
Ashton Library and Information Service Market Place Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 6BH | Network Meeting | |
| Data Protection & Cyber Security 2 for Managers (Data Controllers) | This training is aimed at decision makers in your organisation – including Board members as well as paid managers. (read more...) |
1st December, 2026 10:00 AM through 12:00 PM |
Zoom | Training | training@actiontogether.org.uk |
| Rochdale Social Enterprise Forum | The Rochdale Social Enterprise Forum is a space for Social Enterprises and Entrepreneurs in Rochdale to come together, access support and share experiences of running a business which trades for a social and / or environmental purpose. (read more...) |
2nd December, 2026 10:00 AM through 12:00 PM |
Fire Up Co-Working Space Old Fire Station Yard Maclure Road Rochdale, Ol11 1DN | Network Meeting | trish.cartner@actiontogether.org.uk |
| Oldham Live Well 'Open Space' [Online - Zoom] | Join us for the December Live Well Open Space – a place to connect and learn with a range of people supporting Oldham residents to Live Well. (read more...) |
2nd December, 2026 12:30 PM through 1:30 PM |
Zoom | Network Meeting | info@actiontogether.org.uk |
| Rochdale Anti-Poverty Network |
7th December, 2026 10:00 AM through 12:00 PM |
Rochdale Pioneers Museum 31 Toad Lane Rochdale, OL12 0NU | Network Meeting | training@actiontogether.org.uk | |
| Rochdale Women's Forum | Rochdale Women’s Forum is a new, refreshed space launching in 2026 to bring women, organisations and partners together from across the borough. Evolving from the Rochdale Women’s Network following community feedback, the Forum offers a welcoming environment for connection, networking and information-sharing on the issues that impact women’s lives in Rochdale. The Forum will meet quarterly, each meeting will include a Spotlight Session, giving organisations the opportunity to showcase services, engage directly with attendees and gather insight, alongside dedicated time for networking and collaboration. Whether you’re a community member, professional or organisation, the Rochdale Women’s Forum is your space to connect, share and help shape positive change for women in Rochdale. (read more...) |
17th December, 2026 10:00 AM through 12:00 PM |
In Person Venue TBC | Network Meeting | nichelle.cutler@actiontogether.org.uk |
| Rochdale Ethnic Communities Network - Facilitated by KYP | Please come along and join our monthly meeting to make your voice heard, share and exchange ideas, explore opportunities for collaboration and influence policy change. (read more...) |
17th December, 2026 10:00 AM through 12:00 PM |
KYP Belfield Road Rochdale, OL16 2UP | Network Meeting | zulf@kyp.org.uk |
| Rochdale Refugee and Asylum Seeker Multi-Agency Forum | In Rochdale we have a wealth of amazing groups who offer support to refugees and people seeking asylum, this event is for these groups to begin a conversation about how we can do more together and support each other. (read more...) |
29th December, 2026 10:00 AM through 11:30 AM |
In Person Venue TBC | Network Meeting | nichelle.cutler@actiontogether.org.uk |
| Rochdale Ethnic Communities Network - Facilitated by KYP | Please come along and join our monthly meeting to make your voice heard, share and exchange ideas, explore opportunities for collaboration and influence policy change. (read more...) |
19th January, 2027 10:00 AM through 12:00 PM |
KYP Belfield Road Rochdale, OL16 2UP | Network Meeting | zulf@kyp.org.uk |
| Rochdale Food Solutions Forum | This forum is focused on addressing food poverty and insecurity, and on sustainable access to food. (read more...) |
20th January, 2027 10:00 AM through 12:00 PM |
ROCHDALE TBC | Network Meeting | annie.baker@actiontogether.org.uk |
| Tameside Communirty Explorers - Ashton | Come and meet other voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise groups and partners supporting communities in the Ashton area. A network for voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise organisations (VCFSE) operating in the Tameside. (read more...) |
26th January, 2027 10:00 AM through 12:00 PM |
New Life Church St James St Ashton, OL6 6SF | Network Meeting | |
| Oldham Community Explorers North - Royton, Shaw and Crompton | Meet other voluntary, community, faith, social enterprise groups and partners working in Royton, Shaw and Crompton. (read more...) |
27th January, 2027 1:00 PM through 2:30 PM |
St Marks Heyside Parish Hall Perth Street Royton Oldham, OL2 6LY | Network Meeting | |
| Rochdale Refugee and Asylum Seeker Multi-Agency Forum | In Rochdale we have a wealth of amazing groups who offer support to refugees and people seeking asylum, this event is for these groups to begin a conversation about how we can do more together and support each other. (read more...) |
23rd February, 2027 10:00 AM through 11:30 AM |
In Person Venue TBC | Network Meeting | nichelle.cutler@actiontogether.org.uk |
| Rochdale Social Enterprise Forum | The Rochdale Social Enterprise Forum is a space for Social Enterprises and Entrepreneurs in Rochdale to come together, access support and share experiences of running a business which trades for a social and / or environmental purpose. (read more...) |
24th March, 2027 10:00 AM through 12:00 PM |
Fire Up Co-Working Space Old Fire Station Yard Maclure Road Rochdale, Ol11 1DN | Network Meeting | trish.cartner@actiontogether.org.uk |
| Oldham Community Explorers North - Royton, Shaw and Crompton | Meet other voluntary, community, faith, social enterprise groups and partners working in Royton, Shaw and Crompton. (read more...) |
30th March, 2027 5:00 PM through 6:30 PM |
Dovetales Christian Centre 5 - 7 Beal Lane Shaw Oldham, OL2 8UY | Network Meeting | uzma.khaliq@actiontogether.org.uk |
| Rochdale Refugee and Asylum Seeker Multi-Agency Forum | In Rochdale we have a wealth of amazing groups who offer support to refugees and people seeking asylum, this event is for these groups to begin a conversation about how we can do more together and support each other. (read more...) |
27th April, 2027 10:00 AM through 11:30 AM |
In Person Venue TBC | Network Meeting | nichelle.cutler@actiontogether.org.uk |
| Rochdale Refugee and Asylum Seeker Multi-Agency Forum | In Rochdale we have a wealth of amazing groups who offer support to refugees and people seeking asylum, this event is for these groups to begin a conversation about how we can do more together and support each other. (read more...) |
29th June, 2027 10:00 AM through 11:30 AM |
In Person Venue TBC | Network Meeting | nichelle.cutler@actiontogether.org.uk |
| Rochdale Refugee and Asylum Seeker Multi-Agency Forum | In Rochdale we have a wealth of amazing groups who offer support to refugees and people seeking asylum, this event is for these groups to begin a conversation about how we can do more together and support each other. (read more...) |
31st August, 2027 10:00 AM through 11:30 AM |
In Person Venue TBC | Network Meeting | nichelle.cutler@actiontogether.org.uk |
| Rochdale Refugee and Asylum Seeker Multi-Agency Forum | In Rochdale we have a wealth of amazing groups who offer support to refugees and people seeking asylum, this event is for these groups to begin a conversation about how we can do more together and support each other. (read more...) |
26th October, 2027 10:00 AM through 11:30 AM |
In Person Venue TBC | Network Meeting | nichelle.cutler@actiontogether.org.uk |
| Rochdale Refugee and Asylum Seeker Multi-Agency Forum | In Rochdale we have a wealth of amazing groups who offer support to refugees and people seeking asylum, this event is for these groups to begin a conversation about how we can do more together and support each other. (read more...) |
28th December, 2027 10:00 AM through 11:30 AM |
In Person Venue TBC | Network Meeting | nichelle.cutler@actiontogether.org.uk |