Youth clubs and activities

Cared 4 Children juniors

A youth group for cared for children aged 8–13, where young people can join in art activities, cooking, games, sports, team building and more. This is an opportunity to make new friends, have your say about being a cared for child in Rochdale and make a difference.

BeeHeard – Greater Manchester Youth Combined Authority Health Group

A chance for young people to come together for social action, looking at issues that affect young people’s health and meeting with decision makers to effect change across Greater Manchester.

Cared 4 Children – The Zone

A youth group for cared for children aged 14–19, where young people can socialise with one another, join in with cooking activities, games, sports, team building, art activities  and have the opportunity to have their say about what life is like for cared for children in Rochdale, and feedback on what changes need to happen.

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) ambassador group

To become an SEND Ambassador, we ask young people to complete an application form introducing themselves and what they wish to achieve by becoming an Ambassador. We invite ambassadors to a meeting face-to-face or if you prefer there is an option to attend online.

We would ask for your views and opinions on a range of decisions that are being made around the subject of SEND. We would also ask for you to bring your own ideas to the table. Every month, we would task you with going away to speak with your community (neighbourhood, school, and youth group, service) to ask a series of questions. We will ask you to feedback your findings at the following meeting. We also get involved in boroughwide events with the Youth Service, such as Black History Month, park events and other fun activities. You will get the opportunity to meet with other young people as well as learning new skills. 

As an ambassador, you will the get the opportunity to volunteer at events and have your voice heard locally, regionally and nationally.

For more information and an application form please:

• Email saqub.hussain@rochdale.gov.uk or
• Call 01706 927289 or 07527 385 758

• Moss Street Youth Centre
• Phoenix Centre
• Langley Family Hub
• Rochdale Town Hall

Youth Cabinet

A chance for young people to come together for social action, looking at issues that affect young people and meeting with decision makers to effect change. This takes place once per month at each of the 4 venues.

Greater Manchester Youth Combined Authority group

A chance for young people to come together for social action, looking at issues that affect young people and meeting with decision makers to effect change.

Children's Council

A chance for children aged 8–11 (Years 4–6 in primary school) to come together and discuss issues that affect children, young people and families, meeting with decision makers to effect change across the borough of Rochdale.

This session takes place on one Saturday a month, and will be on the 13th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th or 19th day depending on the month.