The Rossendale Trust

21/04/2026

A Huge Thank You to Team

We were delighted to welcome volunteers from Avantor to the Rossendale Trust for a fantastic Make a Difference Day

Their team rolled up their sleeves and got stuck in—tidying our grounds, jet washing, and mowing lawns—making a real, visible difference to our environment for the people we support.

Donations of time, make a huge difference to our charity. By giving their time and energy, the Avantor team have helped us maintain safe, welcoming outdoor spaces for everyone to enjoy

Thank you for your enthusiasm, teamwork and generosity—we truly appreciate it!

Could your business do the same?
We’re always looking to partner with organisations who want to give back through volunteering days. It’s a great way to support your community, build team spirit, and make a meaningful difference.

Get in touch to find out more: hello@rossendaletrust.org

21/04/2026

🏃‍♂️ Meet the Runner: Harry Whitehead

Harry is taking on the TCS London Marathon for the Rossendale Trust—and for him, it’s about much more than just the miles.

“Running the marathon for Rossendale means it is much bigger than a personal challenge. On the hard days, remembering who I’m running for and the difference the Trust makes keeps me motivated to keep putting one foot in front of the other.”

We’re so proud to have Harry on

👉 Support Harry here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/harry-whitehead-1

20/04/2026

🏃‍♂️✨ Meet Our London Marathon Team! ✨🏃‍♀️

The countdown is on! With just days to go until the TCS London Marathon, we’re proud to introduce our incredible runners who are taking on the 26.2 mile challenge in support of the Rossendale Trust 💙

This weekend, Harry, Ella, Alex and Toby will be hitting the streets of London, each with their own story, motivation and reason for running—but all united by one goal: to support adults with learning disabilities to live more independent and fulfilling lives.

Over the next few days, we’ll be introducing each of our runners—sharing their stories, their motivation, and what’s driving them to the finish line 🏁

If you can, please show your support and help us cheer them on every step of the way!

👉 Donate here: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/rossendalelondon2026

20/04/2026

Another lovely day trip in the sunshine for our tenants last week. They travelled to Tittesworth reservoir with support workers Monty and Sonia.

18/04/2026

Shine A Light Festival is BACK!🌞

After an incredible launch last year, the Shine A Light Festival returns to Victoria Park, Macclesfield for another amazing day of community, celebration, and fun!

🗓 Saturday 11th July
⏰ 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Victoria Park, Macclesfield
🎟 FREE ENTRY

Hosted by Rossendale Trust, this family-friendly festival is all about bringing people together to celebrate inclusion, creativity, and the amazing work happening right here in our community 💛

Here’s what you can look forward to:
🎶 Live music
🎈 Fun activities and competitions for children
🛍 Market stalls and local traders
🍔 Delicious food vendors and picnic areas
🤝 Meet and support local charities and community groups

Come along, soak up the atmosphere, and be part of something truly special as we shine a light on our wonderful community!

Save the date - we can’t wait to see you there!

17/04/2026

Some of our tenants enjoyed a lovely day at the beach in New Brighton recently. Sea air and fish and chips - a perfect match!

13/04/2026

They did it! Our team of London Landmarks Half Marathon runners completed the 13.1 miles and collected their well-deserved medals.

Between them they have raised over £2600 for the Trust. We are so proud of them all and everything they have achieved. For some this was the first time they had ever run that distance, and it certainly isn't a walk in the park!!

The team were inspired by the support they received from friends, family and colleagues and knowing that the funds they were raising was going to support the people that they all work with every day made it even more special.

Thank you ladies you are truly awesome and thank you to all who supported the team along the way.

12/04/2026

12/04/2026

The girls are at the start line , waiting for their warm up. Send your messages of support here

You can also still donate to their fundraising pages here

11/04/2026

A perfect pre race pasta party for our London Landmarks Half Marathon runners. A chance to carb load, share race day tips and wish everyone good luck.

Have a brilliant day tomorrow. Enjoy your day. You’ve all trained so hard for this moment and we couldn’t be more grateful for all that you have done to support the Trust.

Over £2000 already raised 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

You can follow all our runners on the LLHM app tomorrow and don’t forget you can still donate to their fundraising too - https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/rossendalellhm26

Claire Mannion Heather Morley Trish Fenn Susanne Tidswell