FAQs

Frequently asked questions

What information do I need to give if I want to join The Rose Collective?

We ask for your name (you can just give us your first name if you like), your phone number, your email address and what languages you speak. We do not ask for your legal status in the UK. We do not ask for your address or your country of origin. Please read our Privacy Policy if you would like more information.

What age do I need to be if I want to join The Rose Collective?

We work with anyone 18+. We do not work with anyone younger than 18.

What level of English do I need to have if I want to join The Rose Collective?

Can you understand most of the information on this website? If yes, your level is good enough to join us. The Rose Collective conversations are normally be too difficult for complete beginners.

If you are unsure, please email us at therosecollective.uk@gmail.com .

Does The Rose Collective work face-to-face?

At the moment, we only work online. This means that anyone can join us.  

Is The Rose Collective a business or a charity or something else?

We are neither a business nor a charity. The Rose Collective is an Unincorporated Association. This means that we are a small group run by volunteers. We do not currently accept nor give money to anyone. Of course, this also means that we do not make a profit.

We are a grassroots organisation. This means that we were started by a group of people for others who are in a similar situation. We are a collective, so the Advisory Board makes decisions together. There is not one “big boss”.

Do you give advice about visas or citizenship?

No, we do not give advice about visas or citizenship.

Do you give classes for exams like ESOL Skills for Life or Functional Skills?

No, we do not give classes to prepare for any exams. We are a place where you can practise and improve your English so this could help if you are doing exams in other place.

Why are you women-only and how can I ask questions about this?

We have chosen to be women-only. The founding members (the women who set up the organisation) discussed this a lot when they were starting the organisation. Please contact us by email us at  therosecollective.uk@gmail.com if you have any questions about this.