Charities in Rochdale
There are 544 registered charities based in and around Rochdale. 380 of them (70%) are small, with an income under £100,000 a year. The most common causes are children and young people, education, and disability.
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What they work on
- Children and young people163
- Education133
- Disability64
- Arts and heritage58
- Poverty and hardship56
- Older people23
- Mental health16
- Overseas aid13
We count a charity under a cause when its description on the register makes it clear, which is true of 369 of the 544. Charities are placed by their registered address, so the numbers include some national charities with an office here. Volunteers are as reported by the 341 local charities under £1 million a year that file an annual return, from the returns held in October 2026. Data from the Charity Commission register, last refreshed in June 2026.
Charities for children and young people in Rochdale
5 of the 163 we found.
Rochdale Unit 285 of the Sea Cadet Corps
OL11 · Small charity, income under £100k
Providing adventure training for young people aged between 11-18
Rochdale Connections Trust
OL16 · Income £100k to £1m
Counselling adults and young people and providing domestic abuse support. Return disaffected people who are finding life difficult in some way, to education, training or employment.One to one mentoring activities to…
7th A Rochdale Scout Group
OL12 · Small charity, income under £100k
To promote the physical spiritual & mental development of young people. Outdoor activities, camping, walking etc
Home-start Rochdale and Bury
OL11 · Income £100k to £1m
Home-Start is a Family Support Charity which supports families with children from birth up to 12 years.
Rochdale Women's Welfare Association
OL12 · Income £100k to £1m
Women and children only activities,Challenge and assist women and their children who experience, or are at threat of Domestic Abuse, Honour Base Violence,Forced marriage play schemegirls groupparenting class50 plus…
Education charities in Rochdale
5 of the 133 we found.
Rochdale Education and Learning Trust
OL12 · Income £100k to £1m
Rochdale Education and Learning Trust was set up in 2001 by all the schools in Rochdale - nursery, primary, special and secondary - to meet their professional development needs.
Muslim Education Association-rochdale
OL12 · Income £100k to £1m
Provides buildings/facilities/open space for educational, training & community purposes / projects
Trust Property Administered in Connection With Rochdale Unitarian Church
OL12 · Small charity, income under £100k
We provide premises for use as a Unitarian Church and Sunday School. A wide range of groups have access to our facilities.
Rochdale Ancient Parish Educational Trusts
OL16 · Small charity, income under £100k
1)Awards scholarships, grants or maintenance allowances tenable at any education provider approved by the Trustees.2)Provides financial assistance,outfits,clothing,tools,instruments or books enabling persons to enter…
The Rochdale Society of Model and Experimental Engineers
OL12 · Small charity, income under £100k
To further interest in engineering by the operation and maintenance of the miniature railway in Springfield Park, Rochdale. Arranging talks, activities and visits related to engineering for both Society members and…
Disability charities in Rochdale
5 of the 64 we found.
Rochdale Special Needs Cycling Club
OL12 · Income under £10k
We take people with disabilities and the underpriviliged on cycle rides at weekends. We provide them with a meal at the club after the end of the cycle rides.We provide bicycles including any specialised equipment…
Rochdale & District Scope
OL16 · Income under £10k
Helping people in Rochdale and surrounding district, who have Cerebral Palsy and helping their carers to cope.
The Rochdale and District Blind Welfare Society
OL12 · Small charity, income under £100k
A social club for the Blind and Partially Sighted in the Rochdale Area.Every tuesday there is a social event, with an Artist/singer- with dancing/sing along, held at the centre, or on approx six occasions a year,a coach…
Rochdale Talking Newspaper
OL12 · Income under £10k
Transfer local newspaper to tape for Blind or Partially sighted clients.
The Rochdale Fund for Relief in Sickness
OL16 · Small charity, income under £100k
Provision of help for residents of Rochdale who are in need through sickness.
Arts and heritage charities in Rochdale
5 of the 58 we found.
Rochdale Musical Theatre Company
OL12 · Small charity, income under £100k
Presentation of Musical Shows
Friends of Rochdale Art Gallery
OL11 · Income under £10k
Provision of lectures and visits in pursuit of the understanding of art. Open to the public. Deployment of funds to support Rochdale Art Gallery for the restoration and purchase of works of art.
Charities in Connection With Rochdale Art Gallery
OL16 · Income under £10k
The new purpose of the Charity is the development and care of the permanent collections of Rochdale Art Gallery. This will specifically include purhcases, conservation (both remedial and preventative) and improved…
Rochdale Phoenix Opera Society
OL12 · Small charity, income under £100k
To further the public understanding and appreciation of music especially of operatic works by the study and public performance of such music and works.
Rochdale Music Society
OL11 · Income under £10k
The society promotes six concerts a year with established and emerging artists, performing at venues in the Rochdale area. Educational events also take place. Our artistic objective is to promote a variety of musical…
Poverty and hardship charities in Rochdale
5 of the 56 we found.
Rochdale Foodbank
OL16 · Income £100k to £1m
Operating a Foodbank in the centre of Rochdale, we issue food to those in need through a food voucher obtained through various agencies in the town. Our operating systems are based on Trussell Trust recommended methods.
Rochdale Action With Destitute Asylum Seekers and Refugees
OL11 · Income under £10k
Provide temporary accommodation and support to destitute asylum seekers and refugees.
Pakistan Welfare Association (Rochdale)
OL11 · Income under £10k
Pakistan Welfare Association (Rochdale) provides social, economic, and other support to actively develop and promote the welfare and well-being of primarily the Pakistani or British Pakistani community of Rochdale and…
Todmorden Food Drop in
OL14 · Income £100k to £1m
Todmorden Food Drop In is a foodbank, which runs weekly sessions for the prevention or relief of poverty or financial hardship within Todmorden and surrounding areas. This is carried out primarily through the provision…
Al-kareem Welfare
OL12 · Income under £10k
The prevention or relief of poverty [or financial hardship] anywhere in the world by providing or assisting in the provision of education, training, healthcare projects and all the necessary support designed to enable…
Charities for older people in Rochdale
5 of the 23 we found.
Age UK Bury
BL9 · Income £100k to £1m
Age UK Bury runs services and projects to help older people live independently and enjoy a better quality of life.
University of the Third Age, Todmorden
OL14 · Small charity, income under £100k
The advancement of education and, in particular, the education of older people and thosewho are retired from full time work by all means, including associated activities conduciveto learning and personal development.
Whitworth and District U3a
OL12 · Income under £10k
the advancement of education and in particular the education of older people and those who are retired from full time work by all means including associated activities conducive to learning and personal development in…
Heywood Old People's Welfare Committee
OL10 · Small charity, income under £100k
The committee provides a meeing place where older people can sit, relax and socialise in a warm and safe environment. Hot meals are provided 3 days a week and centre based activities are held such as Bingo, arts and…
Creative Ageing Development Limited
OL16 · Small charity, income under £100k
Creative Ageing Developement Ltd working as CADA: the Creative Ageing Development Agency advances education in the practice of arts and culture by, with and for older people (50 plus) by conducting and commissioning…
Small charities in Rochdale
Most charities here are small, often a few volunteers doing good work close to home, and few of them can afford to advertise. Each of these has an income under £100,000 a year and has reported its accounts recently.
Oldham Symphony Orchestra
OL2 · Income under £10k
Provision of amateur classical music making, performance opportunities, education via performance.
Doctor Chadwick Trust Fund
OL16 · Income under £10k
The terms of the Will are that the Trust Fund should be applied by Rochdale BC in or towards the acquisition and/or laying out of playing fileds or a public park within the former Milnrow Urban District Council and the…
Iga-learning CIO
OL2 · Small charity, income under £100k
We deliver free English and computer classes to people who cannot access statutory education. We support people to be part of their community, reduce isolation, increase participation through various enjoyable…
Rochdale Council of Mosques
OL16 · Small charity, income under £100k
Our Activities and Achievements ? Safeguarding Training for all Imams? Respect for All Religions? Birthday of the Prophet Celebrations? Islam Awareness Training? Spoken Urdu Training? Inter Mosque Competition? Drugs…
The Friends of St. Peter's Church, Walsden
OL14 · Income under £10k
Maintenance and upkeep of graveyard and surrounds of St. Peters Church in Walsden
Champness Hall Christian Church
OL12 · Small charity, income under £100k
Supporting a home for poor children in India and Philippines
Jesus Touch Ministries, Heywood
OL10 · Small charity, income under £100k
Jesus Touch Ministries provide ministerial services which include bible teaching, weekly congregational services, wedding ceremony, children dedication and water baptismal services.
Three Owls Bird Sanctuary and Reserve
OL11 · Small charity, income under £100k
The Sanctuary operates for the benefit of the public to relieve the suffering of wild birds in need of care and attention through use of its Helpline, Email and Website facilities. The charity also owns and manages…
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How many charities are there in Rochdale?
There are 544 registered charities based in and around Rochdale. 380 of them (70%) are small, with an income under £100,000 a year. The figures come from the Charity Commission register for England and Wales, last refreshed in June 2026, and count charities by their registered address.
What do charities in Rochdale work on?
The most common causes are children and young people (163), education (133), and disability (64). We count a charity under a cause when its own description on the register makes that clear, which is true of 369 of the 544, so the real numbers are higher.
How many people volunteer for charities in Rochdale?
Local charities in and around Rochdale have 6,996 volunteers between them. That's what 341 charities with an income under £1 million a year told the Charity Commission in their latest annual return. Charities with an income under £10,000 don't have to report it, so the real number is higher.
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