Vocal Rogue

04/10/2026

Please Give Us 2 Minutes To Complete Our Consultation Form 📋

Following our successful self-funded football pilot - Vocal Rogue® CIC is launching a full autumn development programme at Lion Farm.

We're currently applying to Sandwell Council for grant funding to keep this brand-new U11s programme alive and ensure sports stay accessible through our heavily subsidised monthly fees.

🚨 But to secure this funding, we have to show undeniable proof to the funder that this programme is needed. Our young people need your help to get the head start they deserve.

Whether you are a parent, guardian, live locally, company owner, or work in the area, please give us a minute of your time to complete our Consultation Form.

👇 Make your voice count here:
🔗 https://forms.gle/LRnHr6EumrvprXrK9

30/09/2026

WELCOME TO THE VOCAL ROGUE® FAMILY! 🤝

We’re delighted to officially welcome Mitchell Hubble as our new Director of Sports! ⚽

Mitchell will be helping us keep our community active, healthy and engaged, supporting the development of our sports programmes and future initiatives.

Welcome aboard, Mitchell - great to have you with us!

26/09/2026

17/09/2026

Behind the scenes at Tracey’s Juice Bar 📸

Today was all about coming together, planning and creating with our collaborators at Tracey's Juice Bar and Community Red Social Supermarket as we work on the supermarket revamp. We’re hoping to be back up and running soon!

In the meantime, emergency groceries are available Tuesday - Friday, 11am – 4pm at Tracey’s.

We were also creating content for our Wellbeing Discovery Call on Mondays (by phone), and our Wellbeing 1:1 Support and Wellbeing Circle, held every Friday at Tracey’s.

Book your Discovery Call, Wellbeing Support & Circle today.
Bookings Page: book.plinth.org.uk/org/3B89qEmk6H1pHirRKbav

We offer a mixture of paid and free support. If you’re unable to book online, simply come into the store and we can help arrange an appointment.

Working together, supporting one another. ❤️

16/09/2026

⚽ Big dreams start on local pitches! ⚽

We are so excited to see Vocal Rogue® Football officially taking shape! Our Under 11s development players and staff are getting ready for action, providing incredible opportunities for local kids to stay active, build confidence, and work as a team.

We need your help to keep them flying! We are looking for sponsors, donations, and community champions to back our programme.

Please take a second to read the original post - donate if you can, or give this a share - to help us find the perfect partners for our team! 👇

LOCAL BUSINESSES - SPONSORS WANTED! ⚽

We’re building more than a football team - we’re building confidence, positivity and opportunity for local children and young people.

Our Vocal Rogue® Under 11s programme is getting ready to launch, and we’re looking for local businesses and community supporters to help us cover essential costs, including summer and winter training pitches.

👕 Kit sponsorship
⚽ Pitch sponsorship
🤝 Community partnerships
🎉 Event sponsorship
👤 Player opportunities

Every sponsor helps us remove barriers for under-represented communities accessing sport and gives young people a safe, positive place to develop.

💛 Just want to donate instead? You can support the programme through our GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/ddf5b61ff

📩 Interested in supporting us? DM us or email [email protected] for a sponsorship pack

14/09/2026

OLDbury IS GETTING NOTICED! ❤️

Today was a really special one for Vocal Rogue® CIC.

We met with Mike from The Trade Centre UK's Community Engagement Programme, who travelled all the way from Swansea to Sandwell Council House to meet us and hear more about our Vocal Rogue Football Development Programme.

Mick didn't just want to hear about football. He wanted to understand Vocal Rogue® CIC where we started, why we do what we do and what we're trying to build for our community.

We talked about the journey from a hobby, to creating a global podcast, to becoming a Community Interest Company focused on putting our community first.

We talked about our wellbeing work, sponsoring a community social supermarket and our journey from a self-funded football pilot to building a full Football Development Programme for local children and young people.

Our Head Coach Mitchell Hubble also shared his experience of working with children and what we're trying to achieve through Vocal Rogue® Football.

📸 L–R: Mitchell Hubble – Director of Sport | Mike Doyle – Trade Centre UK | Rugz Henry – Founder & CEO, Vocal Rogue® CIC

And here's the bit we're especially proud of...

A company based in Swansea took notice of what we're building here in Oldbury and travelled to Sandwell to meet us.

That's a big deal for a community organisation like ours.

We're still knocking on doors, speaking to businesses and looking for people who believe in what we're trying to create.

Today reminded us that the work we're building in Sandwell is being noticed beyond our local community. 🌍⚽

Thank you Mike for making the journey and taking the time to listen.

We're excited to see where the conversation goes. 🙌

06/09/2026

⚽ OLDBURY BUSINESSES: We need a Winter Pitch Sponsor!

The groundwork is done for our new Vocal Rogue FC - U11's Team! Our posters are up across local shops, schools are on board, and the kids are signed up for late September. But to keep this project running through the dark, cold months, we need a local business to sponsor our winter training pitch hire.

Why training-only in Year 1? Because we develop people, not just players. Some of these kids have never played before. Throwing them into a competitive league right away would destroy their self-esteem. Year 1 is entirely about building confidence through structured training and friendlies.

Proven Model:
This programme is based on a successful 3-year pilot run by Hyde's Lions FC (pictured below). Led by their original Manager, Coaching staff, and Chairman (who now serves as our CEO), that club operated with zero corporate backing or funding everything from their own pockets to successfully guide youth into full-time work and college at their winter training sessions.

Pitch hire with floodlights is our final hurdle, and we need a corporate partner to cover it so we don't pass the facility cost onto local parents. The back of the shirt is waiting for you!

What your business gets:
✅ The "We've Got Your Back" Placement: Your logo on the back of our training kits. You fund the pitch, so your brand is literally on their backs as they train and play.
✅ Regular Reach: Shoutouts to our growing online community.
✅ Future Print: Your logo on all upcoming flyers and forms.

Let’s show these kids that businesses actually care about their future.

👉 Know a business owner in Sandwell/Oldbury? TAG THEM below!
📩 Want to sponsor us? Send our page a DM right now for the details.

04/09/2026

🤝 WELCOMING SADIE TO THE VOCAL ROGUE® FAMILY!

Driving meaningful community change requires an exceptional team, and the impact of our work always comes down to the dedication of our leadership.

We are incredibly thrilled to announce Sadie as the new Assistant Coach for our Vocal Rogue® Football Development Programme. Her elite pedigree within the Aston Villa Youth system, deep commitment to neurodiverse accessibility, and natural mentorship skills perfectly match our values.

Sadie isn’t simply running sports drills – she is actively developing the next generation of confident young voices in Oldbury.

Check out her profile below and join us in celebrating her arrival on the team! 👇

🚨 BREAKING NEWS: VOCAL ROGUE® FC SIGNS ASSISTANT COACH!

We are absolutely thrilled to welcome our new Assistant Coach, Sadie, to the Vocal Rogue® family! 🤝⚽

Sadie has played football her entire youth - including a stellar run playing for Aston Villa Youth. She knows exactly what it takes to stand on that pitch, face tough opposition, and play at an elite level. Now, she is stepping from the field into the coaching world, bringing a wealth of firsthand experience to our young players in Oldbury!

As part of our mission to champion inclusion, Sadie’s journey as an autistic coach means she brings incredible insight, patience, and deep understanding to our players.

Get to know Sadie before we kick off late this September! 👇

📋 THE ASSISTANT COACH PROFILE:
Why Vocal Rogue? "To be given the opportunity of sparking the love of football into a child would be a massive privilege! I feel I could really benefit towards, and from the future of Vocal Rogue!"
* Favourite Team & Heroes: Liverpool FC 🔴 (Steven Gerrard)
* Favourite Food: Italian - specifically pizza!
* Top Chill Methods: Listening to music, watching tennis/football, and doing arts & crafts.🎨
* Hidden Talent: She can bake some absolutely incredible things! 🧁
* Dog Mom: Her two dogs, Poppy and Alfie, keep her firmly on her toes! 🐾

We are so proud to have Sadie guiding, inspiring, and building our next generation of leaders.

Drop a comment below to welcome Sadie to the Vocal Rogue® squad! 👇

01/09/2026

🤝 WELCOMING MITCHELL TO THE VOCAL ROGUE® FAMILY!

As an organisation dedicated to community transformation, we know that the success of our programmes relies entirely on the calibre of the people leading them.

We are incredibly proud to welcome Mitchell as our new Head Coach for the Vocal Rogue® Football Development Programme. His decade of experience in youth work, passion for neurodiverse inclusion, and dedication to mentoring perfectly embody our core values.

Mitchell isn’t just coaching football - he is helping us build the next generation of local leaders in Oldbury.

Take a look at his profile below and join us in officially welcoming him to the team! 👇

🚨 BREAKING NEWS: VOCAL ROGUE® FC SIGNS NEW HEAD COACH!

We are massive believers in being on the ground here in Oldbury, and that means bringing you the absolute best people to look after, mentor, and grow your children.

We are incredibly proud to officially welcome our new Head Coach to the Vocal Rogue® family!

With nearly a decade of experience in youth work, sports, and education, he has supported over 15,000 young people on their journeys. As a neurodiverse professional himself, he is a massive advocate for inclusion, making sure every child feels understood, safe, and valued.

Get to know him before we kick off in late September! 👇

📋 THE HEAD COACH PROFILE:
* Why Vocal Rogue? "Our values align perfectly. Football is just the tip of the iceberg here - this programme gives young people a safe space to learn, behave positively, grow, and have fun."
* Favourite Team: Liverpool FC 🔴 (Take a guess at his favourite colour!)
* Football Hero: Steven Gerrard.
* Favourite Food: Mixed grill.
* Top Chill Methods: Gym, walking, and Drum & Bass music.
* Hidden Talent: He can recreate a DJ scratching sound using just his hand and mouth!

He is here to be a positive role model and help build Oldbury’s next generation of leaders on and off the pitch.

Drop a comment below to welcome him to the team! 👇

22/08/2026

🏃 COULD YOU LEAD THE RUN?

Tracey’s Juice Bar is looking for someone to take the lead and help keep our Run Club moving.

📍 51 Upper High Street, Wednesbury, WS10 7HJ
📅 Tuesdays & Sundays
💷 £30 per week / 2 hours

We're looking for someone confident, responsible and comfortable bringing people together. Previous experience is useful, but enthusiasm and the ability to lead a group are what matter.

Interested? Get in touch to find out more.
Email: [email protected]