The virtual ROC Conversation Avenham, Preston took place on March 23rd. As part of the event we spoke to Rachel Gardner from Youth Scape and the Preston Minster about Rework, their employability project. We also spoke to Byron the founder of the charity the JJ Effect which aims to reduce knife crime. Byron sadly lost … Continue reading ROC Conversation Avenham

Remedi and ROC working in partnership to deliver the Greater Manchester Restorative Justice Service (GMRJ Service) commissioned by the GMCA. The service brings those harmed by crime or conflict and those responsible for the harm into communication, enabling everyone affected by a particular incident to play a part in repairing the harm and finding a positive … Continue reading RESTORATIVE JUSTICE: Case Study – A Day in the Life of Remedi and ROC Greater Manchester.

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Aron joined ROC nearly 2 years ago as a volunteer through ‘Jobs Friends and Houses’ in Blackpool and quickly became a star player on our ROC Garden team through demonstrating hard-work, determination, and a humble spirit ready to learn. It’s our privilege to introduce you to Aron. Aron joined ROC nearly 2 years ago as … Continue reading Aron’s Story

Calvin’s story - Here is some of the inside story from Calvin, our Blackpool Team Leader We hope you are inspired by Calvin’s journey of leadership and friendship by being part of ROC Garden. Help us transform more gardens to transform more lives. To find out more and to donate, follow the link below: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/newvan

The ROC family mentors scheme offers much needed support for families. One such scheme is thriving in Taunton Deane. It started following the ROC Conversation in 2018. Watch the video to find out more. And read these stories from some of the wonderful mentees; "It's been so nice to have someone to talk to. There … Continue reading ROC Family Mentors

Want to reach out to your local community but fed up doing the same old thing? Need some fresh ideas to support families, older people or even prepare for the next seasonal event? ROC’s 101 Community Ideas resource has, yes you guessed it, 101 tried and tested innovative ideas of projects, events and activities to … Continue reading 101 Community Ideas

Town’s Mayor and people unite on world famous iconic seaside pier to host a Christmas Carol celebration - to end a devastating COVID-19 year with an explosion of hope. In one of the most challenging years for generations, ROC WSM aims to bring a little hope and light to our communities with an online service … Continue reading Town’s Mayor and people unite to host a Christmas Carol celebration

2020 has been a tough year for many communities and it gives us even more reason to share some ideas which might bring joy and hope this Christmas. Our ROC action groups around the country are putting many of these ideas to good use. Please let us know if you decide to use any of … Continue reading CHRISTMAS IDEAS

November 19th saw our first ever online ROC Conversation. We held the afternoon and evening Community Engagement events in Enniskillen, in County Fermanagh. Keeva Watson and Victoria Duncan, from ROC Northern Ireland, worked tirelessly to ensure that the events were a success. Cllr John Coyle welcomed us to Enniskillen and spoke of his admiration for … Continue reading ROC Conversation Goes Online.