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Rochdale centre s former M&S to reopen as community hub Date published: 17 May 2021
The former Marks and Spencer in 2018
The former M&S building in Rochdale town centre will reopen as a new community hub on Tuesday (18 May).
Under its new name as the “Better Together Building”, its space is being offered for free use to charities or community groups through an organisation, ASTOP, which works to give vacant buildings a new purpose.
Better Together will be occupied by Mind Rochdale, Caring & Sharing, Reuse Littleborough, Global Educational Trust, Bridging Communities, Go Dharmic, Big Life Group, New Step for African Community (NESTAC), Showing Care, and De Butterfly community groups, with other charities set to join the project in the coming months.
Domestic abuse support is still available during latest coronavirus lockdown Date published: 09 January 2021
Emergency funding has been allocated to local charities which support victims of domestic abuse
Support is still available for those affected by domestic abuse, and those at risk of harm can still leave their homes under the latest coronavirus lockdown rules.
Last month, emergency funding was allocated to Greater Manchester charities which support victims and survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence to adapt their services while the pandemic continues.
A total of £571,196 was allocated to 26 organisations by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), which will enable them to adapt services and improve digital capabilities for remote working.