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Organisation description | Where the organisation operates | Who the organisation is for | The organisation's themes | |
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12th Bolton (Rosehill) Scout Group |
The Scout Group meets on Fridays Beavers (6 – 8 year olds) from 17.00 – 18.45, Cubs (8 – 10 year olds) and Scouts (10 – 14 year olds) both from 19.00 – 21.00 at Rose Hill UR Church Halls, Westbourne Avenue, Great Lever, Bolton. Open to girls and boys from all faiths and cultures, we aim to promote the development of young people and provide skills for life through an enjoyable and attractive scheme of positive training and activities. |
Central and Great Lever | Young Children (aged 0 -12), Young people (aged 13-25) | |
6th Bolton [1st Eagley] Scout Group |
Preparing young people with ‘Skills For Life’ by a range of activities for boys and girls from all faiths and cultures aged 6 to 8 in Beavers, aged 8 to 11 in Cubs and aged 11 to 14 in Scouts. Adult leadership opportunities for over 18 year olds. |
Turton | Young Children (aged 0 -12), Young people (aged 13-25) | Citizenship/Community Development, Education and Personal Development, Play and Children's Activities |
78th Christ Church Walmsley Scout Group |
78th Walmsley Scout Group offers 6-14 year-olds and adult volunteers the chance to join and shape the largest youth movement in the world, and undertake numerous and varied activities indoors and outdoors with their peers, within the local community and further afield. |
Turton | Young Children (aged 0 -12), Young people (aged 13-25) | Being Included/Social Inclusion, Citizenship/Community Development, Education and Personal Development, Equality and Diversity, Keeping Active and Involved, Leisure and Hobbies, Mental Wellbeing, Physical Activity, Play and Children's Activities |
7th Bolton Moorland Scout Group |
Our group is a Scout Group, operating under the policy, organisation and rules of the Scout Association. We have three sections: Beavers (6-8 years); Cubs (8-10 years); Scouts (10-14 years) All sections are open to boys and girls. |
Breightmet & Little Lever, Central and Great Lever, Chorley Roads, Farnworth & Kearsley, Halliwell & Crompton, Horwich & Blackrod, Rumworth, Turton, Westhoughton | Young Children (aged 0 -12), Young people (aged 13-25) | Education and Personal Development, Leisure and Hobbies, Physical Activity, Play and Children's Activities |
8th Bolton East Scout Group |
A cub scout group that offers a wide range of activities for 8 to 10 1/2 years old |
Breightmet & Little Lever | Young Children (aged 0 -12) | Education and Personal Development |
Academy Juniors FC |
Academy Juniors is the biggest and best girls football club in Bolton. With 150 girls aged 5-18, we have plenty of opportunities for coaches of all levels. |
Turton | Young Children (aged 0 -12) | Physical Activity |
Action on Hearing Loss |
Information service free. Services to deaf & hard of hearing people, friends, families and professionals. |
Greater Manchester | ||
AFC Masters |
AFC Masters is a football club run for and by disabled children and young people in he Bolton area. AFC Masters focuses on friendship and enjoyment with and off field activities. |
Horwich & Blackrod | Parents/Single Parents, , People with learning disabilities, Carers, Young Children (aged 0 -12), , People from minority ethnic communities, People experiencing mental health issues, Only Men, Young people (aged 13-25) | Physical Activity |
african link in bolton |
They are a voluntary organisation of African people living in bolton areas, of any gender, age or religion. They work together to improve living life and skills in their community for better. They have meetings on a monthly basis and their objectives are to provide support and assistance to members in situations such as death, birth, marriage, illness; to signpost members to the right source of support such as immigration, health, education, employment; to promote dialogue and communication between members in order to colve problems; to work with other organisations in order to promote diversity. |
Central and Great Lever | All, Parents/Single Parents, Only Men, Only Women, People from minority ethnic communities, Refugees and asylum seekers, People experiencing Unemployment | The Arts/Arts and Crafts |
Age UK Bolton |
We are a local charity that works in the heart of communities within the borough of Bolton to improve lives and make a real difference to people 50+ |
Breightmet & Little Lever, Central and Great Lever, Chorley Roads, Farnworth & Kearsley, Halliwell & Crompton, Horwich & Blackrod, Rumworth, Turton, Westhoughton | Men and Women, Older people, Carers | Ageing Well, Being Included/Social Inclusion, Emotional Wellbeing, Equality and Diversity, Health, Keeping Active and Involved, Leisure and Hobbies, Mental Wellbeing |
Age Well in Breightmet |
Due to COVID-19 our activity afternoons are currently suspended. |
Breightmet & Little Lever | Older people | Ageing Well, Being Included/Social Inclusion, Emotional Wellbeing, Leisure and Hobbies, Mental Wellbeing |
Aid for Children with Tracheostomies | , | People with learning disabilities, Carers, Young Children (aged 0 -12), , People experiencing mental health issues, Young people (aged 13-25) | ||
Ainsdale Road Community Allotment |
ARCA is a community growing project open to all, which grows organic fruit and vegetables in Great Lever. |
Central and Great Lever | Parents/Single Parents, Tenants and residents, People experiencing Unemployment, People identifying as LGBTQ+, People experiencing Homelessness, Older people, , Refugees and asylum seekers, People experiencing mental health issues, Only Women, Only Men | Animal Welfare |
Ajays Morris Dancers |
This group is a dancing group for young children from 2 to 12 years old. They meet on Wednesdays from 6.00 to 7.30pm. |
Breightmet & Little Lever | Parents/Single Parents, People with learning disabilities, Young Children (aged 0 -12) | Physical Activity |
Alexandra Childrens Centre |
We are a childrens' centre working with parents with childrlen between the ages of 0 - 5 years old. |
Rumworth | Parents/Single Parents, , Offenders / Ex-offenders, People with learning disabilities, Carers, , People identifying as LGBTQ+, People from minority ethnic communities, People experiencing Homelessness, Refugees and asylum seekers, People experiencing mental health issues, Only Men | The Arts/Arts and Crafts |
Alexandra Start Well centre | ||||
Amateur Community Theatre - ACT |
Advancement of performing arts for all the people of Bolton and surrounding areas. Our principal aim is to provide a building suitable to be used as a theatre by the local amateur performing arts society. |
Chorley Roads | All | The Arts/Arts and Crafts |
Anderton Centre (LOAI) Lancashire Outdoor Activities Initiative |
The Anderton Centre’s primary role is to operate as a residential and day visit activity centre, with a focus on work with young people and community groups. |
Breightmet & Little Lever, Central and Great Lever, Chorley Roads, Farnworth & Kearsley, Halliwell & Crompton, Horwich & Blackrod, Rumworth, Turton, Westhoughton | All | Citizenship/Community Development, Education and Personal Development, Emotional Wellbeing, Equality and Diversity, Health, Keeping Active and Involved, Leisure and Hobbies, Mental Wellbeing, Physical Activity, Play and Children's Activities, Sport, Support for People with Learning Disabilities, Support for People with Physical Disabilities |
Anxiety UK |
Anxiety UK is a national registered charity formed in 1970 that aims to offer support for those affected by Anxiety, Stress or Anxiety based Depression. We offer a range of support options include free information sheets and a therapy service. We also have a helpline that can be accessed for information or support regarding anxiety. |
Breightmet & Little Lever, Central and Great Lever, Chorley Roads, Farnworth & Kearsley, Halliwell & Crompton, Horwich & Blackrod, Rumworth, Turton, Westhoughton | People experiencing mental health issues | Mental Wellbeing |
Apollo Network |
The Scout Network Group is for the ages of 18 – 25. It allows young adults to carry on or join in with the scouting movement and develop more skills such as leadership by getting involved with other groups and enjoying the time with the scouting way of life. |
Breightmet & Little Lever, Central and Great Lever, Chorley Roads, Farnworth & Kearsley, Halliwell & Crompton, Horwich & Blackrod, Rumworth, Turton | Men and Women | Keeping Active and Involved, Leisure and Hobbies, Physical Activity |
Asian Elders' Resource Centre |
We provide drop-in, advice and information, preventative services and activities to older Asian people. Our services are specially designed, need-led and culturally appropriate. All activities are based on keeping older people active, connected to communities and independent. Social interaction, leisure, trips, outings, adult learning are also an integral part of our service delivery. |
Breightmet & Little Lever, Central and Great Lever, Chorley Roads, Farnworth & Kearsley, Halliwell & Crompton, Horwich & Blackrod, Rumworth, Westhoughton | Older people, People with learning disabilities, People with physical disabilities, People experiencing mental health issues, Carers, People from minority ethnic communities | Ageing Well, Being Included/Social Inclusion, Citizenship/Community Development, Emotional Wellbeing, Equality and Diversity, Keeping Active and Involved, Mental Wellbeing, Support for People with Learning Disabilities, Support for People with Physical Disabilities, The Arts/Arts and Crafts, Transport |
Astley Bridge Baptist Church |
Our church is available for suitable activities as we have two rooms for hire. Sunday service 11.00 am. |
Halliwell & Crompton | All | Faith and Faith Communities |
Astley Bridge Bowling Green Company Ltd |
The Bowling Club was founded in 1895 since then it has been serving as an important social community hub providing not just the enjoyable, competitive sport of Green Bowling but being a life line for those who would normally be housebound or on their own. |
Carers, , People experiencing mental health issues, Only Women, Only Men | ||
Autistic Society Greater Manchester |
We work with and support a wide range of people of all ages who have an autistic spectrum condition from age 10, their families, guardians and carers, in Greater Manchester. There is no upper age limit. Our work includes personal one to one support to an individual with AS to cope with their disability, with regular group work and activities to address social isolation, improve life skills and improve mental and physical health. We also hold Parent and carer support group meeting once a month primarily for parents of children of all ages with Asperger /Higher Functioning Autism. Additionally we work with employers to raise awareness and arrange appropriate support for service users in the workplace, and operate a telephone and e mail support service Groups are run throughout the year during week days, evenings and weekends. They include: One-to-one support is provided can take many forms depending on the needs of the individual including providing a“listening ear” in addition to developing confidence, for example, using public transport or going shopping, and developing relationships. |
Greater Manchester | ||
Baby Basics |
We believe every baby should start well and every new mum should have the opportunity to succeed regardless of their circumstances. Referrals to our service come from Midwives, Health Visitors, charities, or social services for those struggling due to due to deprivation, abuse, addiction or other challenging situations. We provide essential baby items for babies aged newborn – 3 months. Provision of labour bags, maternity pads, toiletry essentials in addition to information on safer sleep, perinatal mental health, and local support. Our team of volunteers lovingly prepare each item communicating a message of value and self-worth to that woman and her baby. Support of our local community encourages recycling of excellent pre loved baby items and volunteer opportunities. |
Breightmet & Little Lever, Central and Great Lever, Chorley Roads, Farnworth & Kearsley, Halliwell & Crompton, Horwich & Blackrod, Rumworth, Turton, Westhoughton | Young Children (aged 0 -12), Young people (aged 13-25), Looked-After Children and Young People, Parents/Single Parents, Families (Parents and Children Together), Men and Women, People with learning disabilities, People with physical disabilities, People experiencing mental health issues, Carers, People identifying as LGBTQ+, People from minority ethnic communities, Refugees and asylum seekers, People experiencing Unemployment, People experiencing Homelessness, People affected by Domestic Abuse and Violence, Offenders / Ex-offenders, Tenants and residents | Alcohol and Substance Misuse, Asylum Support, Citizenship/Community Development, Domestic Abuse and Violence, Emotional Wellbeing, Faith and Faith Communities, Health, Mental Wellbeing, Relieving Poverty, Unemployment/Employment |