Caring and Sharing Rochdale proudly participated in the Rochdale Volunteer Fair 2026, engaging with residents, volunteers, and local organisations to celebrate community connection and volunteering across the borough.

CAS Rochdale workshop on housing insecurity, centred on lived experience, inclusion, and community-led dialogue.

CAS Rochdale and Humanity Project UK held a community assembly exploring housing insecurity in Rochdale and support for vulnerable immigrants.

Hate Crime Awareness Session

CAS CEO during the ADUK community engagement event

CAS team upon 2026 resumption

CAS CEO standing in front of the CAS Hub in Rochdale, representing community support and wellbeing initiatives.

A summer tour to the Hollingworth Lake and Garden

Children and staff of CAS Rochdale during an enriching visit to the Pioneer Museum — a joyful moment from our Summer 2025 Programme, blending education, history, and community spirit.

At CAS, we believe in the power of people — those who show up with open hearts, listening ears, and a willingness to serve. This week, we celebrate one of those people: Georgia Wright, a placement student whose presence left a lasting impression on both our team and the community we serve.

Currently studying for her Master’s in Clinical Psychology at Manchester Metropolitan University, Georgia joined us with a passion for mental health and a strong desire to connect meaningfully with others. What she gave us, and our community, was so much more.

From supporting women navigating complex challenges to simply showing up with kindness and patience, Georgia brought humanity into every interaction. Her ability to hold space, offer comfort, and lend her voice to community conversations has been both inspiring and impactful.

The beauty of placements like Georgia’s isn’t just in the learning — it’s in the living. The giving. Being part of something bigger than yourself. And that, Georgia embodied completely.

As she moves forward into the next chapter of her academic and professional journey, we know her impact will extend far beyond our walls. Georgia, thank you for your time, your heart, and your service. The CAS community is better because you were part of it.

Here’s to everything ahead; and to a future filled with purpose.