About Rockspur CIC

 

Rockspur CIC is a user led, not for profit, Community Interest Company.

Rockspur CIC was originally set up and led by people with care nd support needs for people with care and support needs through Staffordshire County Council. Having operated as a satellite unit under Codsall Day Services Rockspur CIC went completely independent of Staffordshire County Council in 2008, following the closure of the County Council Day Services.

As of April 2024, Rockspur CIC are proud to now deliver a range of services and sessions for adults with care and support needs including learning disabilities, Down's Syndrome, physical disabilities, autism, ataxia, early onset dementia/alzheimers, mental health and many other diagnosis / support needs.

Rockspur CIC offers a ground breaking 7 days a week day opportunity for adults from 18 years of age.  We cover a vast area including South Staffordshire, Cannock Chase, Norton Canes, Lichfield, Rugeley, Stafford, Walsall, City of Wolverhampton, Telford and Wrekin. Rockspur CIC offers over 40 different weekly sessions through 3 day opportunities for members, using an incredibly powerful and effective model that is completely person centred and truly user led. Rockspur CIC is all about supporting our members in the right way ensuring individuals are in control and moving forward within their daily lives.

Meet Our Team

Our Company Values

Independence

We want to help adults with learning disabilities contribute to and participate in our local communities. 

Choice

We want to provide opportunities for adults with learning disabilities from 18 years old in Staffordshire, Cannock Chase, Norton, The City of Wolverhampton, Telford & The Wrekin.

Control

We believe in promoting self confidence and self determination to enable you to be in control of your life.

Equality

We pride ourselves on ensuring our staff team are trained in and understand equality.

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Key Events

  • 2005

    Rockspur win the Festival of Cricket adults competition, held at Cannock & Rugeley Cricket Club

  • 2008

    Rockspur go completely independent of Codsall Day Services and produce their first ever promo DVD about the service, featuring Members, parents, staff and Eric Robinson the then Director of Staffordshire Adult Services.

  • 2012

    Rockspur go truly independent of Staffordshire County Council, becoming a Not For Profit, Limited Company. Rockspur Ltd are nominated for the Guardian Public Awards held on Park Lane in London. Rockspur Ltd come a very creditable 2nd in their category, having been shortlisted from entries from all 4 countries of the UK.

  • 2014

    Rockspur Ltd produce their first ever cartoon animation DVD about Rockspur and it’s members.

  • 2017

    Rockspur Ltd open an innovative day opportunity called Milestonez for younger adults aged 18-25 based in Cannock. Using a model that has a very clear outcome led approach with a time limited framework, Members progress is clear and very well evidenced. In September Rockspur host their first ever dinner dance fundraiser at the Hawksyard Estate in Rugeley.

  • 2019

    June Rockspur win Staffordshire Cricket’s Softball Festival for Adults with Learning Disabilities, held at Rugleley Cricket Club. In November Rockspur hold their inaugural Cricket Awards presentation evening for the cricket group in partnership with Brewood Cricket Club. Rockspur Members join Brewood CC in their own right to become the Brewood CC ability team – the first ever learning disability team in Staffordshire.

  • 2020

    January sees Rockspur register as a Community Interest Company and open their first Care Quality Commission registered service for supported living called Rockspur House in Codsall. Rockspur CIC now offer a complete range of services including personal care, resulting in best value. Rockspur CIC also become members of the Staffordshire & Stoke on Trent Adult Safeguarding Partnership Board’s sub committee for Prevention and Engagement.

  • 2021

    Today Milestonez moves to new, larger premises. Goodbye Park Road you did us well to start us off but now its time for pastures new in Norton Canes. Milestonez has found its forever home 

  • 2022

    Today marks MIlestonez reaching its 5th year anniversary! Happy birthday Milestonez!