The Rossendale Trust

17/02/2026

Our Oakwood activities day trips group took a trip over to Hanely last week where they came across a mini golf course

13/02/2026

WHAT AN EVENING WE HAD LAST NIGHT!

Our venue was filled with creativity as a room full of budding artists produced some truly unique masterpieces. It was wonderful to see everyone getting involved and enjoying such a relaxed and creative night together.

A huge thank you to everyone who came along to support the event, to our fabulous hosts , and to our brilliant art teachers from Cocktails'n'Canvas for guiding us through the evening.

Thanks to your generosity, we raised over £650, which will go directly towards supporting adults with learning disabilities.

We’re so grateful for your support — and we can’t wait to do it again!

12/02/2026

All ready and waiting for tonight’s guests at Picturedrome Macclesfield for tonight’s Cocktails n Canvas event.

Can’t wait to see what everyone creates!

12/02/2026

Our latest Rossendale Trust newsletter is out now — full of uplifting stories, achievements, community moments and fundraising updates.

Read all about it on our website
https://rossendaletrust.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/RossenTales-Feb-26-Final-Digital.pdf

10/02/2026

We're pleased to introduce Holly Tamsons, Operations Manager for Canalside, Braeside, Bank Street, Cavendale, and The Paddock at The Rossendale Trust.

Holly oversees the day-to-day running of both services, ensuring tenants receive high-quality, person-centred care in warm and supportive environments.

Her leadership helps maintain smooth operations, strong teams, and a consistent focus on dignity, independence, and well-being for the people we support.

https://rossendaletrust.org/our-staff/ -team

10/02/2026

Ladies Lunch - Friday 15th May - Mottram Hall - Book Now

Our Ladies Lunch is not just a day of glamour; it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful difference.

All funds raised during the Ladies Lunch will go towards supporting the Rossendale Trust and the wonderful work we do every day.

You can secure your tickets now by following the link below.
https://rossendaletrust.org/ladies-lunch-tickets/

09/02/2026

We’re recruiting a Part-Time PR & Fundraising Assistant to help plan and deliver fundraising events for our supporters, raising vital funds to improve the lives of people with learning disabilities.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is organised, creative, and confident working as part of a busy and friendly team. Experience in events or fundraising is desirable but not essential — if you have the skills and enthusiasm to help us make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Full details and an application form can be found on our website.

https://rossendaletrust.org/vacancies/pr-fundraising-assistant/

Closing date Friday 6th March 2026 4 p.m.

If you are interested in working for us, please take a look at our latest job opportunities or get in touch and we will get back to you. Get In ToucH

09/02/2026

We had a lovely evening last week at Anthony Collins in Macclesfield at their art fair open evening.

The team there have created a wonderful exhibition comprising of original watercolours from Alan Chapman and some wonderfully creative pieces from our Oakwood woodwork, arts and media groups.

The exhibition is open to the public and can be viewed by the public Monday - Friday 9 am - 5 pm and will be open until Friday 24th April, so please call in and took a look.

We are very grateful to everyone at Anthony Collins for giving us this opportunity to showcase such a variety of artwork and particularly proud to see the work of those who attend our Oakwood groups on display.

06/02/2026

We were delighted to celebrate Dignity in Action Day earlier this week, bringing tenants and staff together to recognise the value and worth of every individual.

This year, tenants from across the Trust joined us for drinks, cake, and a meaningful activity — creating their very own Dignity Passports and sharing (in their own words) what dignity means to them.

There was also a creative section where tenants could draw or write about their best day, what makes them happy, and what helps them feel respected — sparking some really thoughtful conversations.

Each Dignity Passport will now be stored in the tenant’s Outcomes file and uploaded to PASS, ensuring staff always have access to what matters most to the person.
A huge thank you to everyone involved for helping to ensure every tenant is seen, heard, and valued.