Rialto Development Association

Rialto Development Association (RDA) is a voluntary organisation which was established in the 1970s by local residents to develop targeted needs-led services for the local community. It has a particular emphasis on tackling disadvantage and promoting social inclusion and economic development. The RDA manages St. Andrew’s Community Centre for the benefit of residents and community groups in the wider Rialto area. The RDA is made up of a voluntary board of directors who have overall responsibility for the development and operation of the St. Andrew's.                                                                                                               

The main activities carried out in St. Andrews are those by its four resident projects - the Rialto Community Drugs Team (RCDT), the Rialto Youth Project (RYP), the Rialto Day Care Centre for the elderly (RDCC) and Rialto Community Network (RCN). There is also a Community Employment project based in the building and an artist studio, Studio 468. Each project is managed by a management committee which has at least one RDA board director on the committee. There is also a hall and a small number of meeting rooms which are rented out to individuals, voluntary groups and organisations.