Connect at The Unity Hub

27/05/2026

We’d like to extend our congratulations to Councillor Liz McInnes on her appointment as Mayor of Rossendale.

We’re always thankful to Liz for her volunteering efforts that help the food bank side of what we do run so smoothly.

Enjoy your year as Mayor, Liz.

18/05/2026

This will be happening tomorrow alongside our Connect at The Unity Hub session, from 11.00am to 12.30pm.

Next week, we'll be welcoming Rossendale Valley Energy to our session, again from 11.00am to 12.30pm.

Hope you can join us :-)

Whether you have a concern that you'd like to chat through or would simply like to engage with your local policing team, you're welcome to pop along to Coffee with a Cop.

📅 Tuesday 19th May
🕚 11.00am to 12.30pm
📍 The Unity Hub (Unitarian Church), Bank Street, Rawtenstall (accessible entry and car park via Ormerod Street).

11/05/2026

A little reminder that, whether you're looking for some friendly company over a brew, or some basic food items, or perhaps a point in the direction of help, we're here at The Unity Hub, Rawtenstall on Tuesdays from 11.00am to 12.30pm.

06/05/2026

HUGE thanks to everyone who supported Christine's fundraising for Manchester Marathon.

£436 has been raised so far, which will go a long way towards supporting our efforts in the coming months, especially with some new commitments that we'll be taking on over the summer.

It's not too late to show your support - you can donate here: https://gofund.me/5a7462b00

Thank you :-)

29/04/2026

Will you be popping into The Unity Hub, Rawtenstall's pop up market this Saturday?

We'll be there, collecting any food donations that you'd like to offer.

Hope to see you there :-)

We’re fast approaching the start of May, which can only mean one thing… This Saturday is pop up market day 🙌

Join us to browse offerings from some of your favourite small Rossendale businesses, from 10am to 3pm.

See you on Saturday!

28/04/2026

Just 2 sleeps until our Development Manager Christine will be raising funds to purchase food for the food support element of Connect at The Unity Hub by running Manchester Marathon.

Our Connect sessions offer community, guidance and basic food support for those in need, on Tuesdays from 11.00am to 12.30pm. All are welcome.

All support welcomed, whether financial or food donation, if you’re able to do so.

Thank you ☺️

https://gofund.me/3373b1d45

16/04/2026

Huge thanks to everyone who support our food collection at Tesco Rawtenstall on Saturday - we really appreciate you ☺️

We certainly had a lot to offer our service users on Tuesday, and our shelves are full, once again.

Thank you 🙏

11/04/2026

Well, Rossendale, what can we say?!

You’ve absolutely blown us away with your generosity.

Thank you so so much for your donations at Rawtenstall Tesco today - they’re so so appreciated.

On top of 3+ trolley loads of food, you kindly donated £54, which will be spent on fresh items over the next couple of weeks.

It’s been lovely to chat with those passing by, and also to share details of other sessions offered at The Unity Hub, Rawtenstall, to combat loneliness and isolation.

And, of course, huge thanks to Emma Tesco Rawtenstall for making this opportunity happen.

If you missed us, but would like to donate, why not support Christine’s marathon mission, as she will be taking on Manchester Marathon on Sunday 19th to raise funds to support those in need in Rossendale. You can do this here https://gofund.me/ff03ea4a2

If you’d like to make use of our services, we’re open on Tuesdays from 11am to 12.30pm. Please arrive by 11.45am for fresh food items - after this time, any remaining fresh items are shared amongst service users, to avoid any food waste.

Thank you once again, from the bottom of our hearts. You’ve really made a difference.

06/04/2026

Just confirming, we will be OPEN on Tuesday 7th April.

Join us for a brew, company or food to take home, from 11-12.30 (please arrive by 11.45 for fresh food items).