Burnout is real, but managing stress doesn't have to be complicated. 🧘✨
Our latest ROC CHAT workshop was packed with simple, practical ways to prioritize self-care and protect your mental well-being. Reading this feedback truly made our week! 👇
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and shared their journey. Taking care of yourself is the first step to thriving.
💡 Missed out? Don't worry! Keep an eye on our page for details on our next workshop.
#ROCCHAT #MentalHealthMatters #SelfCare #AvoidBurnout #CommunitySupport #Wellbeing
1,097 people signposted to the support they need. 🤝
124 referrals from GPs, case workers and partners. 🩺
30 formal partners. 💼
Getting the right help, faster, is what ROC CHAT is all about. 🚀
Thank you to every organisation working alongside us. Together, we are making a real difference in our community. 💙
☕️ Looking for a friendly chat and a listening ear?
ROC CHAT is right in the heart of your community! We are bringing conversations to the places you already go, making it easier than ever to connect, share, and be heard.
Discover 10 welcoming places to come have a talk right here in Wythenshawe, including:
• Village 135
• Baguley Sure Start Centre
• ...and 8 other familiar local hubs!
No appointments needed. Just drop in—there is always someone ready to listen.
👉 Find all the times, locations, and full details at: roc.uk.com
#Wythenshawe #ROCCHAT #CommunitySupport #HereToListen #MentalHealthMatters #Manchester #DropIn
"This feedback made our week!" 🥹❤️
Our latest ROC CHAT workshop was focused on managing stress—exploring simple, practical ways to look after yourself and avoid burnout. Hearing how much it helped our community is exactly why we do what we do!
Missed out? Don't worry! Keep a close eye on our page for details on our next workshop coming soon.
👉 Learn more about what we do at: roc.uk.com
1,330 conversations in six months. 💬✨
Since March, our ROC CHAT team and volunteers have been on the ground across Wythenshawe, offering a friendly listening ear and connecting people with the right support exactly when they need it.
If you are finding things hard right now, you don’t have to carry it alone. Come and have a talk with us. We’re here to listen.
👉 Find your nearest session or learn more at: roc.uk.com
#Wythenshawe #CommunitySupport #ROCCHAT #MentalHealthSupport #HereToListen #CommunityCare
All the best to our friends @WelcomeChurches as you start your conference today.
It’s today! #WelcomeConference's here.🎉
Please pray for everyone travelling today, for speakers/contributors, for all that will take place. May the Spirit inspire us with visions, love, and the courage to #welcome, just as how Jesus welcomed all of us.
See you!💛
#Refugees
🍂 The October edition of the ROC Angels newsletter is officially out—and we have some massive news to share!
We are absolutely thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new Street Angels website! 🚀✨ It is now easier than ever to discover where our teams are patrolling, check out our latest project updates, and find out how you can join the family as a volunteer.
streetangels.org.uk
ROCWolves & ROCWalsallHas now reach 270 members, it is a committed group of Volunteers, Charities, CICs, Social Enterprise and Individuals providing Social Care, Cost of Living, Digital Inclusion as well as Health & Social Care Support across Our City Of Wolverhampton and Now into Walsall... and growing. Shared leadership and collaborative work are achieved when we support each other.🫶
400+ Festival Angels. 10,000 hours served this summer. 🙌
Now, winter is coming—and our Street Angels are gearing up to keep our communities safe. ❄️
We need you.
Two powerful stories, one massive impact. Read the latest issue and find out how you can step up and get involved.
👉 Link in bio.
Festival season 2026 was one for the history books! 🎉✨
The numbers speak for themselves, but it’s the heart behind them that truly made this year unforgettable. Take a look at what the Festival Angels community achieved together in 2026:
400+ volunteers stepped up to bring safety, care, and a friendly face to the crowds.
10,000 hours of dedication were given selflessly by our incredible teams.
11 festivals across the UK were supported by our signature pink vests.
1 brand new milestone reached, with a Festival Angels team heading all the way out to California for the very first time!
Swipe through for the highlights 👉
From serving hot drinks and providing a safe space to just being there when someone needed a chat, you made an absolute world of difference.
Want to dive deeper into the stories behind the data? The full write-up (plus an exciting look at what's next) is live in this month's newsletter.
🔗 Link in bio to read the full issue!
#FestivalAngels #FestivalSeason2026 #Volunteering #FestivalCare #MakingADifference #Community #UKFestivals #CaliforniaDreaming
Today is World Homeless Day. 🤝
Our Street Angels teams are on the frontline of this every single week of the year, not just today.
Rain or shine, our incredible volunteers are out there making a real difference in towns across the UK by:
🍲 Running community meals
🚙 Providing vital night outreach
🏠 Supporting people on their journey into housing
We can't do this alone. If you have a few hours a month to spare, your town needs you.
🔗 Click the link in our bio to find out how you can get involved and support your local team.
#WorldHomelessDay #StreetAngels #VolunteerUK #CommunitySupport #EndHomelessness #MakeADifference
Festival season 2026, by the numbers! 🎪✨
What an incredible year it has been. We are so proud of our team and what we’ve achieved together across the miles. Take a look at what made this season so unforgettable:
🙌 400+ volunteers giving their time and energy
⏰ 10,000+ hours of dedication and support
🇬🇧 11 festivals covered right across the UK
🇺🇸 …and for the very first time, a Festival Angels team all the way out in California!
A massive thank you to everyone who stepped up, volunteered, and made this season our biggest one yet.
Swipe through for the highlights 👉
📰 Catch the full write-up and a sneak peek at what’s next in this month's newsletter.
🔗 Link in bio!
#FestivalAngels #FestivalSeason #Volunteering #FestivalLife #Community #ThankYouVolunteers
ROC Northern Ireland is hiring!
We are looking for a passionate part-time Programme Coordinator to join our team and make a real difference in the community.
If you are organised, love bringing people together, and want to help deliver impactful community-based engagement programmes and events, we want to hear from you!
📋 Job Details
• Role: Part-time Programme Coordinator
• Hours: 16 hours per week
• Contract: Temporary 1-year post (with potential extension depending on funding)
• Focus: Developing and delivering community engagement events and initiatives
⏱️ Deadline
• Friday, 9th October at 12:00 noon
✉️ How to Apply
Request your application pack today by contacting us via:
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 02890351020
#CommunityJobs #NorthernIreland #Hiring #ROC #CommunityWork #JobVacancy #PartTimeJobsNI #CommunityEngagement
Calling all actors to @TheFuseROC
He's an agent. He's casting. And he's in the room for one afternoon.
Darren R.L Gordon is casting for projects in development
His actors keep booking.
📍 The Fuse, Warburton Lane, Manchester
📅 Saturday 7th November
⏰ 12pm
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[email protected]
Hopefully this will provide a life line to Police officers
Policing's Mental Health Crisis Line was launched for staff and officers in England and Wales last year. Since then, it has received more than 440 calls, providing in the moment crisis support. Available 24/7, the Crisis Line can be accessed 0300 131 2789. oscarkilo.org.uk/crisis-line
ROC Northern Ireland is hiring a part-time Programme Coordinator to join their team!
Job Details
• Role: Part-time Programme Coordinator (16 hours per week)
• Focus: Delivering a wide range of community-based engagement programmes and events.
• Contract: Temporary one-year post with a possible extension depending on funding.
• Deadline: Friday, 9th October at 12:00 noon.
How to Apply
Get in touch to request your application pack:
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 02890351020
#CommunityJobs #NorthernIreland #Hiring #ROC #CommunityWork























