Petrus Community

Petrus Community Registered charity, providing supported housing and related services to homeless people throughout th Thank you!

The Petrus Community has been providing supported housing and related services to homeless people since 1972. We're a registered charity and company limited by guarantee. We provide residential and day support services for people in housing need throughout the Borough of Rochdale, including Rochdale South and Middleton. Petrus believes people should have access to safe, secure, quality housing. We exist to support a wide range of people in housing need and develop their skills, independence and choice. We have a strong commitment to actively involving the people who use our services in shaping how we work. www.petrus.org.uk

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15/09/2026

After watching this video, it's hard not to see why this year's Sleep Out matters so much 💙

Rochdale AFC Community Trust spoke with Sonia, our Managing Director, about the impact last year's event had and why the need for support is greater than ever.

The truth is, more people than ever are facing homelessness and hardship, and every pound raised helps us continue supporting those who need it most.

So we're asking one simple thing: would you give up your bed for one night?

Join us at the Crown Oil Arena on 9 October for our annual Sleep Out. Bring a sleeping bag, raise what you can, and be part of something that genuinely changes lives.

If you'd like to get involved, sign up below and start your fundraising journey with us ✨

Click the link below and select ‘Start Fundraising’ to sign up, set your fundraising target and create your own personal fundraising page for friends and family to donate to.

🔗 Sign up: https://ow.ly/jXaN50ZNQjH

Can't take part but would still like to help?
🔗 You can donate here: https://ow.ly/LHnK50ZNQjG

We'd love to see as many of you there as possible 💙

Tucked away on Belfield Road, Petrus Incredible Edible Rochdale (PIER) is our award‑winning community allotment 🌻🌷🌿As pr...
15/09/2026

Tucked away on Belfield Road, Petrus Incredible Edible Rochdale (PIER) is our award‑winning community allotment 🌻🌷🌿

As proud members of the Incredible Edible Network and Rochdale in Bloom, we’re part of a movement that believes in growing kind, confident and connected communities through the power of gardening.

Our Gardening on Prescription service gives people the chance to slow down, breathe, create and connect, whether through gardening, crafts, walking groups or cooking together. These simple activities can transform physical and mental health, especially for people facing homelessness, trauma or isolation.

Gardening has been shown to reduce blood pressure, stress and the risk of long‑term conditions. Community activities help people rebuild confidence, reduce loneliness and strengthen resilience. When combined with therapeutic support, they can even ease symptoms of PTSD and ADHD 💚

Whether you want to learn new skills, get stuck into the soil, or simply enjoy a quiet moment outdoors, you’ll find a warm welcome waiting for you at PIER.

All are welcome - come in, say hi and immerse yourself in our wonderful garden 💚

Your place, your say! 💬 How do you think £20 million should be spent in Smallbridge, Hurstead and Belfield?Pride in Pla...
11/09/2026

Your place, your say! 💬

How do you think £20 million should be spent in Smallbridge, Hurstead and Belfield?

Pride in Place aims to put power into the hands of local people in some of the most in-need neighbourhoods across the UK. A Neighbourhood Board has been selected to represent local residents of Smallbridge, Hurstead and Belfield. It will work with the community to create a Pride in Place plan, setting out how up to £20 million will be spent over 10 years.

This is a chance for businesses, community groups and local leaders to play an active role in creating long‑term change. From improved spaces to new services, your insight can help build a stronger, more connected community 💙

Have your say and help shape the future of your community!

Scan the QR code or click the link below to share your views before 31 October 2026:
🔗 https://ow.ly/Wh4K50ZLVNP

Action Together / Rochdale Borough Council / Paul Waugh

Today is ***dePreventionDay. Today and every day, we want to remind everyone that we all matter, and that talking and l...
10/09/2026

Today is ***dePreventionDay. Today and every day, we want to remind everyone that we all matter, and that talking and listening can help save lives.

Please reach out if you need support 💛

No matter how hard things are right now, you can get better with the right support. You are not alone. Please share this so others know where to turn. You never know who it could help.

Organisations offering free, confidential support:

Samaritans
For anyone who needs to talk. Open all the time, any time of day, 365 days a year.
📞 116 123 (freephone)
🔗 https://ow.ly/ixvi50ZM2vN

MIND
Open 9am - 6pm weekdays. A safe space to talk about your mental health. Advisors are trained to listen and help you find specialist support if you need it.
📞 0300 102 1234
🔗 https://ow.ly/RofZ50ZM2vL

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
For anyone over 18 affected by su***de or suicidal thoughts. Open 5pm to midnight, every day. Helpline, online chat and WhatsApp chat.
📞 0800 58 58 58
🔗 https://ow.ly/UI7s50ZM2vM

National Su***de Prevention Helpline UK
For anyone struggling with suicidal feelings. Open 6pm to midnight every day. If you can't connect to their main number, use 0800 689 0880.
📞 08005870800
🔗 https://ow.ly/hEqV50ZM2vQ

You are not alone 💙

Sleep Out so no one is left out 💙Imagine going to sleep tonight without knowing where you’ll wake up tomorrow.We can’t r...
10/09/2026

Sleep Out so no one is left out 💙

Imagine going to sleep tonight without knowing where you’ll wake up tomorrow.

We can’t recreate homelessness. And we wouldn’t want to.

But for one night, we can stand alongside people who face that reality every single day.

Join Petrus and Rochdale AFC Community Trust for our annual Sleep Out and swap your bed for a sleeping bag while raising vital funds for local people experiencing homelessness.

Bring your friends.
Bring your family.
Bring your colleagues.
Bring your sports club.
Bring your school.

Wrap up warm, make memories, raise money and help change lives.

Every pound raised helps local people access housing advice, outreach support, wellbeing services, practical essentials and a pathway away from homelessness.

The Details:
📅 Friday 9th October
🕖 7pm–7am
📍 Crown Oil Arena, Rochdale

Register here: https://givestar.io/ev/change-lives-sleep-out-2026
Donate here: https://givestar.io/team/petrus-community

One night. Real impact.
Sleep Out so no one is left out.

Wondering what your donations are used for? Every donation as a huge impact... 💙£5 could provide a vulnerable person wit...
09/09/2026

Wondering what your donations are used for?

Every donation as a huge impact... 💙

£5 could provide a vulnerable person with a daily hot meal for a week.

£10 could provide a person with a hot shower, with toiletries, laundry facilities and clean underwear.

£20 could provide a person with a mobile phone to maintain contact with support services and family members.

£50 could provide all weather-clothing for two people to join nature-based wellbeing activities.

£100 could fund a community outreach session to help connect people in need with our services.

Thank you in joining our fight to end homelessness and create safe places where all people can flourish.

🔗 Donate here to support our vital work: https://ow.ly/wse850ZKL9J

What one food voucher really means...One voucher = 9 meals.Every voucher issued by Petrus equals 3 days of food, or 9 me...
08/09/2026

What one food voucher really means...

One voucher = 9 meals.

Every voucher issued by Petrus equals 3 days of food, or 9 meals, for every person in that household.

Petrus Hub is Rochdale Foodbank’s second biggest referrer, providing thousands of meals to people in crisis every year, helping adults and children who are struggling to afford essentials.

Last year, Petrus helped provide over 1,800 people with emergency food support 🙌

🔗 Donate here to support our vital work: https://ow.ly/NEL650ZKkZX

Petrus has received a donation of £2,282 from Manchester Credit Union, through its Busy Bee Lottery. The funding will h...
01/09/2026

Petrus has received a donation of £2,282 from Manchester Credit Union, through its Busy Bee Lottery.

The funding will help us continue to support people facing homelessness across the region, providing access to housing, practical support and opportunities to rebuild lives 🙌

Partnerships and community support like this play a vital role in creating safe places for vulnerable people.

Mandy Wilcock, CEO of Manchester Credit Union, said:

“We’re proud to support Petrus through our Busy Bee Lottery. The charity does incredible work helping people facing homelessness across our region to transform their lives, and we’re pleased this donation will help ensure that vital support is there for people who need it most.”

A big thank you to Manchester Credit Union for this donation! 💙

Read the full story here: https://ow.ly/BJkM50ZHBSP

Petrus remains open this Bank Holiday Monday.Our services will be operating as usual on Bank Holiday Monday, ensuring th...
28/08/2026

Petrus remains open this Bank Holiday Monday.

Our services will be operating as usual on Bank Holiday Monday, ensuring that people experiencing homelessness have access to a safe, warm, and supportive environment throughout the Bank Holiday period.

Homelessness doesn’t pause for Bank Holidays - and neither do we!

If you’d like to support our work, you can donate here: https://petruscommunity.enthuse.com/profile

Thank you! 💙

For more than 50 years, Petrus has supported people across Rochdale, Oldham, and Burnley who are at risk of homelessness...
28/08/2026

For more than 50 years, Petrus has supported people across Rochdale, Oldham, and Burnley who are at risk of homelessness, offering safety, dignity, and a place to belong 💙

The number of people rough sleeping has more than doubled over the last decade and every day more people find themselves facing housing insecurity and homelessness.

Every single day our team supports people who’re facing some of life’s most difficult challenge.

We are:

Making sure John can get a hot meal and drink after a cold night on the streets.

Providing Jane with a safe place to stay while fleeing an abusive relationship.

Helping Alan move into his own flat in one of our housing schemes.

Encouraging and guiding Alice to make and attend a GP appointment with her support worker.

Helping Ramesh find a new hobby that’s good for his mental health at PIER.

Making sure Alisha has someone to turn to before reaching crisis point.

And so much more! 🙌

When you fundraise for Petrus, your donations go directly towards supporting some of the most vulnerable people in our society.

Donate here: https://ow.ly/s7OM50ZyVZ0

If you’re planning a fundraising activity or challenge, we’d love to hear from you. Let our team know what you’re up to:
📩 [email protected]

Address

73 Great George Street
Rochdale
OL161QG

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

+441706345844

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