Stadium Heroes so far… 12th July 2024 Over the last 7 weeks we have had a group of hardworking volunteers join us on our Stadium Heroes Programme ran here at the Crown Oil Arena. We first started on the Wonder Wall and focused on tidying…
Dale Food Pantry secures new funding from Action Together 9th July 2024 We have recently linked up with Action Together and their Food Solutions Fund has invested in our Dale Food Pantry. With the money we’ll be able to provide food…
Rachel Duncan Memorial Cup Success! 9th July 2024 On Sunday, Rochdale AFC Community Trust Women’s Social team partnered up with Fleetwood Town Wrens to enter a team in the Rachel Duncan Memorial Tournament. The social team, made up of…
ICYMI: Great Night in the Great Hall 9th July 2024 It was just one week ago when guests gathered at Rochdale Town Hall for the inaugural Business Club and Community Awards, celebrating achievements from across the 2023/24 season. The…
Seasons Best Celebrated 6th July 2024 The Great Hall at the fabulous Rochdale Town Hall was the setting for the inaugural Rochdale AFC Business Club and Community Awards on Tuesday evening, as over 150 guests gathered to celebrate the…
Hope at home 5th July 2024 Do you have a spare room? Your spare room. Their safe space. Modern slavery is a massive problem in the UK with over 17,000 people coming out of slavery last year, and that is the tip of the iceberg. Many of…
WALKING FOOTBALL MONTHLY RAMBLE – JUNE 5th July 2024 June might have been bustin’ out all over when the 70’s Strollers completed their Spring 2024 season, but the opposition nets certainly weren’t as the seniors failed to register a goal.…
Refugee World Cup 1st July 2024 Massive Well done to our RAFC Hope Football team, who after a year were invited to an play in the Refugee World Cup. We took three teams, and smashed through the qualifiers with goals from every team,…
COMMUNITY AWARDS SHORTLIST ANNOUNCED! 18th June 2024 The inaugural Rochdale AFC Business Club and Community Awards will take place on Tuesday 2nd July in the Great Hall at Rochdale Town Hall. The awards, the first ever held, will recognise…
WALKING FOOTBALL MONTHLY RAMBLE – may 10th June 2024 The Greater Manchester Walking Football league season draws to a close in June and Dale will be fighting for titles, survival and promotions across their teams following May’s fixtures.…
NATIONAL AWARD WIN FOR ROCHDALE AFC COMMUNITY TRUST 28th May 2024 Rochdale AFC Community Trust are celebrating their second national award win, after picking up the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Award (non-Premier League) at a glittering…
A WEEK OF MEMORABLE MATCHES AND INCLUSIVE INITIATIVES 27th May 2024 Last week, the Crown Oil Arena became a hub of community spirit and footballing excitement as six diverse teams took to the main pitch. From seasoned veterans to…
Shireen Celebrates 10 Years Service 23rd May 2024 On Tuesday Rochdale AFC Community Trust awarded Shireen Bisping a long service awards for her 10 years’ service to Rochdale AFC Community Trust. Shireen has dedicated a decade of her life…
Sports College 23rd May 2024 Rochdale AFC Sports College were proud to host their first Old VS New Students match at Rochdale AFC Crown Oil Stadium on Tuesday 14th May. We invited students from the past 2 years back to the sports college…
Sports School Play on the Pitch Event and Education Awards Summary 23rd May 2024 Tuesday was a huge success with over 30 learners from three different alternative provisions, enjoying the experience of playing football on the pitch at the…
TEAM THOMPSON RECEIVES MAYORAL SUPPORT 16th May 2024 Rochdale AFC Community Trust are delighted to announce that the Team Thompson against Cancer fundraising appeal has been chosen as one of the Mayor of Rochdale’s charity benefactors for…
WALKING FOOTBALL MONTHLY RAMBLE – April 28th April 2024 Rochdale AFC Walking Football teams have been in Greater Manchester Walking Football League action once again throughout April, find out how they got on below… Rochdale’s 70’s…
Rochdale AFC Military Veterans Crowned Champions 23rd April 2024 In a remarkable display of skill and determination, Rochdale AFC Military Veterans have emerged victorious in the North West Military Veterans League, capping off an unbeaten…
CHARITY HOPE FOR NATIONAL AWARD WIN 17th April 2024 Rochdale AFC Community Trust are again nominated for a national industry award. The Dale’s official charity are shortlisted as a finalist in the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Award –…
Regional Premier League Kicks Cup 5th April 2024 Thirteen young individuals from Rochdale AFC Community Trust showcased their talent and sportsmanship at the regional Premier League Kicks Cup yesterday, hosted by Preston North End…
WALKING FOOTBALL MONTHLY RAMBLE 2nd April 2024 Rochdale AFC Walking Football Club are celebrating their 10th Anniversary this year. In 2021 we were invited to formalise our relationship with Rochdale AFC; it’s without doubt the best…
GET WORKING FOCUS AT WOKING 27th March 2024 Rochdale AFC took on Woking in a recent Vanarama National League clash with the day dedicated and focussed on the idea of multi-agency approach to employability support within the Rochdale…
AWARD NOMINATION FOR KEIRA’S GIRLS 20th March 2024 Rochdale AFC Community Trust are celebrating another national award nomination, as the Keira Walsh Rochdale Girls Development Centre has been shortlisted at the prestigious Women’s…
Level Playing Fields Matchday 18th March 2024 On Saturday 9th March, the spirit of inclusivity and unity echoed throughout the Crown Oil Arena as Rochdale AFC and Rochdale AFC Community Trust supported the Unite for Access Campaign during…
Premier League football kit gifted to girls by Rochdale AFC Community Trust 15th March 2024 Girls from five Rochdale Primary Schools have received a brand-new Premier League football kit, as part of the League’s ongoing support for women’s…
World Book Day Success 15th March 2024 Premier League supports Rochdale AFC Community Trust to give free books to local primary school pupils. To mark World Book Day 2024 (Thursday 7 March), the Premier League gave away more than 50,000…
Celebrating International Women’s Day: Empowering Young People Through Football 15th March 2024 At Rochdale AFC Community Trust, we believe in the power of football to bring communities together and inspire positive change. On…
Rochdale AFC’s Community Captain 13th March 2024 Rochdale AFC Community Trust’s Health and Inclusion Coach, Nathan Ashurst, has been named as a Premier League Community Captain, with Community Director Ryan Bradley presenting him with the…
Get Creative with Rochdale AFC’s Comic Competition! 29th February 2024 Rochdale secured an impressive victory on Tuesday night with a 3-0 win against Wealdstone, showcasing their prowess on the pitch and delighting fans. But the excitement…
Thank you Action Together 27th February 2024 In the heart of Rochdale, a football initiative is making waves, not just on the pitch, but in the community as a whole. Hope Football, led by FA-qualified coaches from Rochdale AFC Community…