About Us

Welcome to BACP ROCHDALE

We are a long established charitable organisation located at the heart of Rochdale’s inner city areas in the North West, which are amongst the most socially and economically deprived in Rochdale and indeed within the UK itself. The wards themselves have a predominantly Asian population. BACP is recognised as a significant provider of local services supporting the local communities.

WORKING TOGETHER IN DEVELOPING A SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY

BACP was formed as an informal group in 1971 in the wake of Bangladesh’s war of independence. The people of Bangladeshi origin came together with a common purpose to share and pursue their common interests. The organisation was a small voluntary group driven by the needs of the Bangladeshi community in Rochdale, which were not being adequately met by the mainstream institutions because of various cultural and language barriers. The local community has been instrumental in guiding the work of the Association which was later formalised into a constituted group and became a registered charity in August 1995.

BACP Aims & Objectives

To improve the health and wellbeing of the community members

To reduce social isolation of the BME communities in the local area

To provide access to basic life skills training

To improve the quality of life of the older members of the community