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
MCR HQ Director
Caz is the Director of MCR HQ 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.
Caz is also a Director of MCR Dance Academy and Mum to Head Coach Miah
Richard Hodgins 'Coach Caric'
Director and Mental Performance Coach
Richard aka Coach Caric is the Mental Performance and Wellbeing Director at MCR HQ CIC.
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 works as a Senior Mental Health Practitioner in the NHS for the Veterans High Intensity Service and has over 10 years experience of CAMHS.
Our Mental Health First Responder course and Mental Performance presentation were both designed by Richard and have been highly sought after across the UK.
Miah Maddock-Hodgins
Head Coach of MCR Dance 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 and Peter Jones Foundation Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2024.
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.
Dance Classes
MCR HQ is the home of MCR Dance Academy. Classes are run by Head Coach Miah who is a two time gold medalist at the ICU World Championships in Hip Hop and recently a silver medalist with Team England Hip Hop.
MCR Dance Academy will produce teams to compete nationwide at a number of competitions with a view to eventually competing internationally.
Guest coaches from the world of competitive dance will feature throughout the year.
CPD Accredited Courses
We currently offer CPD accredited courses in Level 1 & 2 Safeguarding and Mental Health First Responder. We are in the process of gaining accreditation for courses in Designated Safeguarding Lead and Mental Well-being Toolkit.
These courses start at a very low rate of £25 per person with discounts for large group bookings.
Hip Hop and Street
MCR Dance Academy provide recreational and competitive hip hop, street dance, jazz, lyrical and cheerleading classes where dancers or complete novices can develop skills, techniques and styles then put them to the test.
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 Aid
Tutoring
Level 1 & 2 Safeguarding Children
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.
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's course. He is currently designing a course for Designated Safeguarding Leads 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.
The Martyn Hett Trophy for services to the Tameside community
Head Coach and Owner of MCR, Miah Maddock-Hodgins, has been awarded the Martin Hett trophy for services to the Tameside community.You may know Martin Hett who tragically died in the Manchester Arena Bombing. Paul Hett (Martin's Dad) has awarded several trophies over the years to people who go above and beyond for our community, like Martin did!
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.
MCR Adult Hip Hop
Our Hop Hop Masters team Collision who train on Thursday evenings competed at Cheer City at Loughborough University taking 1st place in their first ever competition in 2024. Now they've done it again in their first competition of 2025 at ICE Nationals in Stoke-on-Trent. Contact mcrdanceacademy@gmail.com or just turn up on Thursday night
SEN Classes
MCR Dance and Cheer Academy have fully qualified staff for their new SEND classes on Wednesday evenings 5pm to 6pm.
What’s Happening
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.
MCR HQ Official Opening by Rt Hon Angela Rayner MP
Our local MP, the Rt Hon Angela Rayner, Deputy Leader of the Labour Party visited MCR HQ to officially open the building. We treated Angela to MCR cake and a performance by Mini Hip Hop
Grand Champions going to the Summit World Championships 2025
MCR Dance and Cheer Academy have created further opportunities for their dancers with Mini Hip Hop, Youth Hip Hop and Junior Hip Hop all receiving bids to the Summit World Championships in Orlando in 2025.
Grand Champions secure another world championship place for 2025
Second successive Allstar World Championships Bid for MCR Senior Hip Hop
After the success of getting bids to the Allstar World Championships for 2024 in Florida, Senior Co-ed Large have secured another bid for 2025 after becoming Grand Champions at ICE Nationals in Stoke-on-Trent.
MCR Dance and Cheer Academy Junior Hip Hop team Shadow have secured a bid to the Allstar World Championships 2025. So far this year Shadow have competed 3 times, been Grand Champions twice, 1st place 3 times and will compete at Summit and Allstar World Championships in 2025!
Events
CPD Accreditation
MCR HQ CIC is now an accredited member of the Continuous Professional Development Service
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Massive thanks to everyone who helped us raise funds for new equipment, scholarships and training opportunities. We came first this year raising an amazing £17,066.93
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 - Fri: 9am - 10pm
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.