MCR HQ CIC
This is MCR. We do things differently here
Meet the Team
MCR HQ is a community interest company offering a range of activities and services to the people of Tameside and East Manchester.
We aim to raise funds to subsidise the activities we offer and are a not-for-profit organisation.
We rely on grants and donates and small charges to our events to ensure we can continue providing our services.
Caroline Maddock-Hodgins BA (Hons), PGCE
MCR HQ Director of Education and CPD
Caz is the Education Director of MCR HQ and MCR Education Hub as well as a fully qualified teacher and Head of English with many years experience in local mainstream schools and specialist provisions.
She has also worked as a private tutor for GCSE English with outstanding results and is in the process of establishing MCR Ed - a specialist alternative provision for secondary education aged young people not attending mainstream schooling.
Caz is also a Director of MCR Dance Academy and Mum to Head Coach Miah
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Richard Hodgins BA (Hons), GCGI
'Coach Caric'
Director of Safeguarding, Mental Wellbeing and Sports Mental Performance Coach
Richard aka Coach Caric is the Mental Performance and Wellbeing Director and Safeguarding Lead at MCR HQ CIC. He served for 22 years in the British Army and completed operational tours of Northern Ireland, Bosnia and the Gulf.
He has worked with over a hundred sports teams across the UK including Oldham Athletic FC, Accrington Stanley FC, Milton Keynes Thunder ice hockey, Team England, Team Scotland, Team Ireland. He recently worked as the Mental Performance Coach for Team England Hip Hop at the ICU World Championships in the USA and won a silver medal. He recently won his second silver medal at the Allstar World Championships in Florida and a Bronze medal at the Summit World Championships.
He works as a Senior Mental Health Practitioner in the NHS for the Op Courage, the Veterans Mental Health Service and has over 10 years experience of CAMHS.
Our Mental Health First Responder, Safeguarding and Mental Performance courses were all designed by Richard and have been highly sought after across the UK.
Miah Maddock-Hodgins
Head Coach of MCR Dance and Cheer Academy
Head Coach of MCR Dance Academy has been a dancer since she could walk and has worked under some of the best coaches in the cheer and dance industry.
Her first gold medal came in the ICU World championships for Team England Para Hip Hop where Miah was an able bodied athlete assisting athletes with physical disabilities. She also won gold the following year with the same team before successfully auditioning for Team England Hip Hop and winning a silver medal, the highest any Team England Hip Hop team have placed in history.
Miah brings a wealth of experience to MCR Dance Academy and is aiming to provide the same opportunities she experienced for local dancers.
Miah has been awarded the Martyn Hett Trophy for services to the community and the Tameside Business Awards Young Entrepreneur of the Year and Peter Jones Foundation National Entrepreneur of the Year 2024 and recently became the youngest Head Coach to win a silver medal at the Allstar World Championships in Florida and recently coached five teams at the 2025 World Championships winning Bronze with her Junior Hip Hop team.
General Programs and Services
Something for Everyone
MCR HQ CIC is dedicated to enriching the lives of community members in the East Manchester and Tameside area. Our staff work extra hard all year long in order to keep things current and available at MCR HQ CIC! There are a variety of programs and activities available for people of all ages to engage in, and we’re happy to offer our community a wide range of options for them to enjoy.
Op Raven: Veterans Mental Health First Responder Training
Op Raven is a program provided by MCR HQ which offers free CPD accredited Mental Health First Responder courses for veterans who attend veteran clubs and gatherings.
The aim of Op Raven is to provide veterans with the skills and knoweldge to recognise and provide first aid for other veterans who display signs and symptoms of poor mental health. These veterans may attend Armed Forces Veterans Breakfast Clubs, Veterans NAAFI breaks or Veteran drop in centres.
The program is also available for staff of veteran charities and CICs at a reduced cost of £25 per person.
CPD Accredited Courses
We currently offer CPD accredited courses in Level 1 & 2 Safeguarding, Designated Safeguarding Lead and Mental Health First Responder. We are in the process of gaining accreditation for courses in Mental Well-being Toolkit and Mental Performance.
These courses start at a very low rate of £25 per person with discounts for large group bookings.
Op Argos: Veteran Dog Support
MCR HQ collects and distributes dog food and treats to veterans across the North West. Often veterans who are experiencing financial difficulties sacrifice their own meals to feed their dogs.
We accept donations of dog food and deliver to veterans to ensure both veteran and dog are fed.
Dog food can be collected by us or alternatively, can be dropped off at MCR HQ at an arranged time.
General Programs and Services
MCR HQ CIC has recently been awarded CPD membership and accreditation for courses. We are constantly seeking grants to try and bring these courses to the community free of charge. Courses include Safeguarding Level 1 and 2 for Children and Young People, Mental Health First Responder for Children and Young People, Mental Health First Responder for Adults, Mental Health Toolkit and the Veteran's Back to Basic course. We also offer tutoring in English from our Head of English with SEND and mainstream experience.
Mental Health First Responder
MCR Education Hub
Level 1 & 2 Safeguarding Children and Designated Safeguarding Lead
Book your company or club onto our Mental Health First Responder course.
Our Mental Health First Responder course was designed by our mental well-being director and is being offered by other companies at £750 per person. At MCR we do things differently and you can make the most of this opportunity for just £50 per person.
Sign up for course dates.
Coming soon to MCR HQ CIC
The MCR Education Hub
MCR HQ CIC are in the process of setting up and alternative provision for children and young people in the Tameside and Greater Manchester area who are unable to access mainstream education.
Watch our social media for updates:
Instagram @mcrhq_cic
Facebook @MCR HQ CIC
Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility
Mental Well-being Director and Safeguarding Lead Richard is a Safeguarding Supervisor in the NHS and has designed our Level 1 & 2 Safeguarding Children and Designated Safeguarding Lead courses. He is currently designing the Mental Health Toolkit course which will be available later this year.
Sign up for presentation dates.
News and updates
There’s always something fun and exciting happening at MCR HQ CIC — we’re always on the move with new activities and enriching programs. We like to keep our members informed about what’s happening at our center and what’s going on in the community.
Peter Jones Foundation Entrepreneur of the Year 2024
Head Coach and Owner of MCR Dance and Cheer Academy, Miah Maddock-Hodgins, has been awarded the Peter Jones Foundation National Entrepreneur of the Year 2025!
The award ceremony down in London was between four finalists and Miah was presented the title and a cheque for £5,000 to assist in setting up the MCR Education Hub and purchasing equipment for MCR Dance and Cheer Academy.
Watch this space and our social media for updates on MCR's new venture.
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Tameside Business Awards Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2024
Head Coach of MCR Dance Academy Miah was awarded with the Tameside Business Awards and Peter Jones Foundation Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2024. She will be enrolled into the Peter Jones Foundation Alumni and receive 12 months intensive mentoring and support.
Mental Health Award for MCR HQ CIC
In July our Mental Wellbeing Director Richard was presented with the Mental Health Community Award in reconition for efforts in the workplace to support people's mental health and wellbeing by the Anthony Seddon Fund in Ashton-under-Lyne
Op Benedict: Furnishings and White Goods for Veterans
MCR HQ are collecting electrical goods such as TVs, microwaves, toasters, kettles, irons and hoovers to donate them at no cost to veterans who have recently been rehoused.
We deliver across the North West from Kendal to Crewe.
If you have items to donate or know of a recently housed veteran who needs our support contact mcrhqcic@gmail.com
What’s Happening
MCR HQ CIC is honoured to support the people of the North West. We provide MCR Education Hub as an alternative provision for young people in the Tameside and East Manchester area. The Hub also provides CPD accredited safeguarding and mental health first responder courses. Further to this, MCR HQ CIC is proud to support military veterans across the North West with Op Benedict (white goods and furnishings for recently housed veterans), Op Raven (Mental Health First Responder courses for veterans in the community), Op Argos (Emergency dog food supplies for veterans having to choose between feeding themselves or their dogs) and Op Scran (Emergency 48 hour rations for veterans who are unable to buy food and to beidge the gap between hunger and receiving a food voucher).
Baxter is our first recipient of an Op Argos food parcel
Baxter the terrier was our first Op Argos frecipient. Baxter's owner is a veteran who is struggling financially and has been missing meals and living on processed food with no nutritional value to be able to feed his four legged friend. MCR HQ are pleased to be able to help.
Mental Health First Responder for Cheerleading Clubs
MCR HQ CIC Director of Mental Health and Wellbeing delivered our successful CPD accredited Mental Health First Responder course to coaches from Sweet Elite Allstars, Bedford Allstars Cheerleading and Roar Cheer in Coventry.
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MCR HQ CIC officially opened by the Rt Hon Angela Rayner MP
Mental Health First Responder course delivered to Homes of Hope charity
Our successful CPD accredited Mental Health First Responder course was delivered to Manchester based charity Homes of Hope who have also booked on to our Safeguarding Adults course.
The Rt Hon Angela Rayner MP, Deputy Prime Minsiter officially opened MCR HQ.
As our local MP we were proud to host 'our Ang' and to receive a letter of commendation. We look forward to many more visits.
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Events
CPD Accreditation
MCR HQ CIC is now an accredited member of the Continuous Professional Development Service
Safeguarding Level 1&2
Our Level 1 & 2 Safeguarding Children Course is available for just £25 per person with a cap of £250 regardless of how many people attend.
We also provide Designated Safeguarding Lead course for the same price!
We Want You
Join MCR Dance and Cheer Academy and take advantage of all the things we offer that nobody else does. Because we are MCR! We do things differently here!
Opening Hours
Come Visit
Mon - Thu: 9am - 10pm
Fri: 9am - 5pm
Sat: 9am - 4pm
Sun: 10am - 4pm
Support Us
Make An Impact
At MCR HQ CIC, we strive to provide our community members all the resources they seek for an enriching lifestyle. We are committed to your satisfaction and really couldn’t have gotten this far without your generous contributions. No matter how large or small, your contribution is highly appreciated and allows us to expand and improve our services. Donate today, and make the biggest impact on your local community center.