Market Testing Engagement Event – Neuro Café Rochdale

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Calling Local Charities, CICs, and Social Enterprises and Supported Employment providers ! Rochdale Borough Council is excited to announce a Market Testing Engagement Event for a proposed Neuro Café at Number One Riverside. This innovative project aims to create an inclusive café space that provides employment, training, and wellbeing support for neurodiverse young adults (18–25), particularly those with autism and ADHD and will be a ‘hub’ for neurodiverse people. Why Attend? Learn about the vision for the Neuro Café and its alignment with Greater Manchester’s Live Well principles. Explore partnership opportunities with Rochdale Council. Share your ideas and help shape a community-led delivery model. Understand the commissioning and procurement intentions Event Details: Date: November 24th 1.30 to 3pm Duration: 1.5 hours Location: Number One Riverside, Floor 1 (networking tables provided) Format: Presentation from Rochdale Local Authority, Q&A, networking with commissioners and stakeholders. Who Should Attend? Local charities, Supported Employment experts, CICs, and VCSE organisations interested in co-designing and delivering inclusive employment and wellbeing services and have an understanding of autism and neurodiversity . Social enterprises passionate about creating sustainable community impact. Next Steps: Interested organisations will be welcome on the day however to gauge interest in the event we would be grateful if you could register your interest by contacting Charlotte Griffiths Phone: 01706 925121 Email: charlotte.griffiths@rochdale.gov.uk