Action Together hosts a range of networks to support connection and collaboration across voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise organisations in Rochdale.
Anti Poverty Network
Our Rochdale Anti-Poverty Network is a space for all those interested in addressing the root causes of poverty and inequalities, and improving lives for the people of Rochdale.
Poverty cuts across every aspect of peoples’ lives, and affects all of our communities differently. Our aim for this Network is to represent different experiences and perspectives, to create a movement of people working to understand poverty in our borough, and influence change.
For more information about this Network, please contact our Systems Change Facilitator, Heather Madden: heather.madden@actiontogether.org.uk
Community Voices Network
Our Community Voices Network strengthens our VCFSE sector's collective voice on health inequalities across our borough. Our network is about creating connections between grassroots VCFSE organisations supporting our communities experiencing the deepest health inequalities, with system partners who can enable change and equity in our borough.
For more information about this Network, please contact our Impact and Investments Manager, Joel Taylor: joel.taylor@actiontogether.org.uk
Ethnic Communities Network
The Rochdale Ethnic Communities Network (RECN) is a network of organisations representing the lived experience and voice of communities experiencing racial inequalities.
The Network provides a collaborative and supportive environment where Global Majority-led organisations and senior leaders can connect and learn from each other, work together to challenge systemic inequalities and collectively overcome barriers to growth, development and prosperity for ethnically diverse communities.
Facilitated by KYP in Rochdale, this Network offers a space to make voices heard, share and exchange ideas, explore opportunities for collaboration and work together to influence policy change.
For more information about this Network, please contact zulf@kyp.org.uk
Food Solutions Forum
Voluntary organisations, statutory bodies and Action Together in Rochdale are working together to tackle food crisis for families and individuals struggling to afford food and the stigma and shame around food poverty and access to appropriate food for those isolated in Rochdale.
For more information, or if you would like to become a member of the Food Solutions Forum, please contact our Anti-Poverty Coordinator, Annie Baker: annie.baker@actiontogether.org.uk
Neighbourhood Networks
Delivered in partnership with Public Health, our Action Together Neighbourhood Networks are a space in each township, bringing together public sector, VCFSE sector and community leaders to connect, build relationships and take action on shared local challenges.
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 Forum brings together organisations and services who support asylum seekers and refugees across Rochdale.
It is a space for these groups to begin a conversation about how we can do more together and support each other, along with the opportunity to listen and learn from each other.
For more information about this Network, please contact our Systems Change Facilitator, Nichelle Cutler: nichelle.cutler@actiontogether.org.uk
South Asian Forum
The South Asian Forum aims to build a stronger collective voice of South Asian community groups and leaders to address inequalities in Rochdale Borough. The Forum brings together local VCFSE organisations, community leaders and public sector partners to enable collaboration around health and wider racial inequalities.
Women's Forum
Rochdale Women’s Forum is a space to bring individuals, 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.
For more information about this Network, please contact our Systems Change Facilitator, Nichelle Cutler: nichelle.cutler@actiontogether.org.uk