Back in November 2025, The Burnside Centre were presented with a certificate from Action Together for our Quality in Action Award - a recognition they actually achieved in February 2022!
The Quality in Action Award is a recognised framework of accreditation for VCFSE organisations working across Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside, that acknowledges commitment to safeguarding, quality assurance and continuous improvement.
We returned to The Burnside Centre this month to find out more about the enormous programme of support they offer to the local community, meet some of their service users, and uncover the impact measurement/data collection work happening as part of the Rochdale Community Centre Consortium.
Grab a coffee, sit back, and check out their 'Meet the Charity' video here to discover the true magic of Burnside!
Their hub programme of events for the community is vast, with something taking place every day of the week. From counselling and welfare advice sessions, arts and crafts, crisis support, advice and referrals...and not forgetting their fabulously talented 'Inspirations Choir', there really is something for everyone.
Burnside's Pre-School was graded 'Outstanding' by Ofsted in 2025, a grading they are proud to have held for 13 years. They provide exceptional educational care for children aged two to four in a fantastic space which is soon to be expanded with the development of a dedicated Forest School area for the children. They also deliver an ‘Invest in Play Programme’, where parents attend to learn new skills.
The Burnside Centre is located at the heart of the Langley estate in Middleton, and has been supporting the community for 56 years. Find out more: www.burnsidecentre.org.uk
Rochdale Community Centre Consortium are looking for new members to join their growing collection, and would love to start conversations with local charities and community organisations who might be interested in getting involved.
The Consortium is a collective of eight vibrant community organisations across Rochdale, working together to drive system change, support grassroots organisations by sharing best practice and setting standards in areas like impact measurement and employment practices, and uplift one another through collaborative projects.
Are you interested and want to know more? They'd love to have a chat with you to hear about your organisation and your work, share more about the Consortium, and explore whether membership might be something you're interested in. Get in touch with Molly, Strategic Community Development Lead at: Molly@burnsidecentre.org.uk or 0161 643 5775
