ROC Blackpool

People of goodwill working together for safer, kinder communities in Blackpool and the Fylde Coast / @weareROC [email protected]

[ROC Blackpool @rocblackpool]

Great to see that ROC is offering placements to students.

[ROC UK @weareROC]

100 placement students. 105 volunteers. 15 people trained in Mental Health First Aid and Active Listening. 👥

ROC CHAT runs on people who give their time to listen. 💬💙

A massive thank you to the University of Chester, MMU, and absolutely everyone who has been part of this journey. We couldn't do it without you! 🤝✨
Want to make a difference and get involved?

👉 Find out more at https://t.co/cPUY7Ab79D

#ROC #RedeemingOurCommunities #Volunteering #MentalHealth #CommunitySupport #ChesterUni #MMU #ROCCHAT

[ROC Blackpool @rocblackpool]

Hard to believe! Well done Fleetwood!

[Fleetwood Town Football Club @ftfc]

We have knocked Arsenal out of the League Cup. Wow. 🤩

🤝 Fox Group

[ROC Blackpool @rocblackpool]

Great work supporting people with their mental health

[ROC UK @weareROC]

☕️ Looking for a friendly chat and a listening ear?

ROC CHAT is right in the heart of your community! We are bringing conversations to the places you already go, making it easier than ever to connect, share, and be heard.

Discover 10 welcoming places to come have a talk right here in Wythenshawe, including:
• Village 135
• Baguley Sure Start Centre
• ...and 8 other familiar local hubs!

No appointments needed. Just drop in—there is always someone ready to listen.

👉 Find all the times, locations, and full details at: https://t.co/cPUY7Ab79D

#Wythenshawe #ROCCHAT #CommunitySupport #HereToListen #MentalHealthMatters #Manchester #DropIn

[ROC Blackpool @rocblackpool]

Great feedback

[ROC UK @weareROC]

"This feedback made our week!" 🥹❤️

Our latest ROC CHAT workshop was focused on managing stress—exploring simple, practical ways to look after yourself and avoid burnout. Hearing how much it helped our community is exactly why we do what we do!

Missed out? Don't worry! Keep a close eye on our page for details on our next workshop coming soon.

👉 Learn more about what we do at: https://t.co/PHqUP2tJwb

[ROC Blackpool @rocblackpool]

Fantastic work supporting people with mental health challenges

[ROC UK @weareROC]

1,330 conversations in six months. 💬✨

Since March, our ROC CHAT team and volunteers have been on the ground across Wythenshawe, offering a friendly listening ear and connecting people with the right support exactly when they need it.

If you are finding things hard right now, you don’t have to carry it alone. Come and have a talk with us. We’re here to listen.

👉 Find your nearest session or learn more at: https://t.co/cPUY7Ab79D

#Wythenshawe #CommunitySupport #ROCCHAT #MentalHealthSupport #HereToListen #CommunityCare

[ROC Blackpool @rocblackpool]

Fantastic work from the ROC Angels team!

[ROC UK @weareROC]

Festival season 2026, by the numbers! 🎪✨

What an incredible year it has been. We are so proud of our team and what we’ve achieved together across the miles. Take a look at what made this season so unforgettable:

🙌 400+ volunteers giving their time and energy
⏰ 10,000+ hours of dedication and support
🇬🇧 11 festivals covered right across the UK
🇺🇸 …and for the very first time, a Festival Angels team all the way out in California!

A massive thank you to everyone who stepped up, volunteered, and made this season our biggest one yet.

Swipe through for the highlights 👉
📰 Catch the full write-up and a sneak peek at what’s next in this month's newsletter.

🔗 Link in bio!

#FestivalAngels #FestivalSeason #Volunteering #FestivalLife #Community #ThankYouVolunteers

[ROC Blackpool @rocblackpool]

Great update from @weareROC

[Debra Green OBE DL @debrajgreen]

Check out our @weareROC October newsletter - link in the bio

[ROC Blackpool @rocblackpool]

Celebrating 22 years of ROC!

[ROC UK @weareROC]

🎉 ROC IS TURNlNG 22! 🎉

22 years ago, Redeeming Our Communities was founded with a simple but powerful vision: to bring about community transformation through strategic, positive partnerships.

From our very first project to over 220 active hubs and initiatives across the UK today, we’ve been working on the ground alongside local authorities, emergency services, churches, and amazing volunteers to alleviate isolation, support families, and offer fresh hope to young people.

Whether it's through the community hub at The FUSE, mentoring, or looking out for people via our ROC Angels, we are so incredibly proud of the impact we've made together.

🎂 Thank you to every single person who has volunteered, partnered with us, or supported our mission over the last 22 years. Here’s to many more!

👉 Want to be a part of our next chapter? Discover how you can get involved or support our work at https://t.co/cPUY7Ab79D.

#ROC22 #RedeemingOurCommunities #CommunityTransformation #Anniversary #CharityImpact #VolunteeringUK

[ROC Blackpool @rocblackpool]

Great work over the summer from the ROC Angels team!!!

[ROC UK @weareROC]

Festival Angels 2026 News 👏👏👏

Well Done Paul Blakey MBE and his amazing Festival Angels Team 🙏

[ROC Blackpool @rocblackpool]

Coming soon

[Fylde Council @fyldecouncil]

Families across Fylde will soon be able to enjoy the seafront’s much-loved paddling pool once again, after the Executive Committee approved funding to complete repairs that will protect this historic attraction for generations to come...

Read more: https://t.co/s6kLibo618

[ROC Blackpool @rocblackpool]

Preparing for a new season of community engagement

[ROC UK @weareROC]

ROC Conversation…

For Safer, Stronger Communities
ROC’s mission is to increase community resilience by inspiring and supporting groups to work together.

Watch the video to see it in action 👇

https://t.co/Z3ljYVLUfw

[ROC Blackpool @rocblackpool]

Congratulations on this fantastic project!

[ROC UK @weareROC]

12 years of community, 12 years of care! 🧥✨

To celebrate 12 years at The FUSE, we are highlighting some of our favourite community projects. First up: our Winter Coat Project, which has given away hundreds of free coats to adults and children in our neighbourhood.

Keep an eye out for our next coat project launching later this year!
* What: Free winter coats for adults and kids
* Impact: Hundreds of families kept warm
* When: Coming back later this year
* Where: The FUSE - ROC HQ

Thank you for being part of our journey for the last 12 years. Stay tuned for more project highlights!

#TheFUSE12 #CommunityFirst #ROC_HQ #WinterCoatProject

[ROC Blackpool @rocblackpool]

Great project!

[Blackpool FC Community Trust @BFCCT_]

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[ROC UK @weareROC]

Celebrating 12 years at The FUSE ROC HQ with memories of highlights and achievements #TheFUSE12 the visit of HRH The Princess Royal to celebrate our work was definitely a highlight!

[ROC UK @weareROC]

What’s Your Memory Of The Fuse…
This week we celebrate 12 years since we moved to The FUSE, our ROC HQ.

Write in the comments your memory from the 12 years so far…

#TheFUSE12

[Blackpool FC Community Trust @BFCCT_]

The Boot Bank helps make sure everyone has access to boots, so cost doesn’t get in the way of playing the sport they love 🧡

The Boot Bank is available from 4:30 daily at Aspire Sports Hub and is free for anyone who needs it 🍊

For more information 👉 https://t.co/pFWsDSnaSq

[ROC UK @weareROC]

We love our ROC Values - they are EPIC! #Empowering #Pioneering #Inclusive #Collaborative @wearerocuk #communityengagement #faithinspired #weareroc

[ROC UK @weareROC]

Today we remember the 52 people who were killed, the people who were injured and affected, the heroes who helped and those who lost loved ones because of the terrible events twenty one years ago on the 7th of July 2005 in London.

#LondonBombings #NeverForget #7July

[Blackpool FC Community Trust @BFCCT_]

It's Youth Employment Week, and we're proud to celebrate the opportunities we're creating for young people beyond the classroom 🧡

A growing number of our #BlackpoolFCSportsCollege students are now employed as paid casual staff across our programmes,

👉 https://t.co/nN9EJAkOLX

[Blackpool Transport @BPL_Transport]

Our FREE tram replacement shuttle bus is running today between Fisherman's Walk and Fleetwood Market from 10am until 3:15pm 🚍

Catch the shuttle from Elm Street (next to Fisherman's Walk tram stop) at 00, 15, 30 and 45 past each hour ⏰ and enjoy easy access to Fleetwood Market 🛍️

More information and the full timetable can be found here: https://t.co/yGvb1rrKiU