Why Partner with ROC or use the ROC name?

Many brands have proved to be powerful tools because they are easily recognised and well respected, for example: Street Pastors, CAP, Alpha. Within a similar model, ROC provides a framework of good practise and proven results which is invaluable towards building a successful project or event.

When setting up a project and seeking support, the ROC name gives confidence to those outside the church, especially secular agencies and authorities. This confidence is founded on the following:

ROC (Redeeming Our Communities) is nationally recognised and respected by statutory agencies. Chief Constables (CC Peter Fahy GMP and CC Matt Baggott PSNI) sit on our national steering group and we have endorsements from a wide range of civic leaders. When ROC works in a location we always secure the support of the most senior civic leaders first.

The ROC brand is credible, trusted and valued. ROC has a strong reputation. Click here for our growing list of Endorsements.

ROC has hosted large events across the UK which have been supported and funded by public services and statutory authorities such as Birmingham City Council, Greater Manchester Police, Merseyside Police and others.

ROC projects and initiatives have a proven track record in reducing crime and improving community life (Click here to request Police analysis).

Partners with ROC are offered many benefits, including:

ROC links local projects with agencies we have already got a partnership with including Fire & Rescue, Police, Local Authority and others.

ROC is known for bridging the communication gap between different sectors like the church and statutory agencies where common goals and values can be hidden by jargon.

ROC has often been able to find rent free buildings for local ROC projects for example; the ROC Cafe in Bury is held in a Fire Station community room, the ROC Centre in Radcliffe is in a council owned community centre. These openings have come about because of the high regard our partners have for ROC.

The brand has proven useful in applying for grants and in other fundraising activities.

ROC provides a range of useful promotional materials and designs including; logos, graphics, literature, web site, DVD, resource disc, power point.

ROC offers guidance and expertise on a whole spectrum of issues and advice about setting up projects.

ROC offers a platform for local projects to be part of a larger, national picture, for example each ROC Café can be part of a national network of Cafés which share ideas and best practise.

ROC's national web site can appeal for volunteers or promote local ideas.

ROC provides training for local Ambassadors and ROC Project workshops.