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We are a volunteer group who work to create fabric personal assistance items. This can range from uniform washbags, safety zimmer frame bags and medical device aids (but not restricted to these).
all items are hand sewn from donated materials and are delivered to both community, NHS and private groups within the North West UK.

BAND is a Bolton based community mental health project. We work with adults living or who are registered with a GP in the Bolton Borough offering a range of groups and support. We also offer support to people who are having difficulty with benefits and housing and we run a FareShare food club.

Bank Street Writers is run by writers, for anyone interested in creative writing, regardless of education, background and experience. Monthly workshop/discussion sessions (face-to-face or online), with optional creative writing assignments. We publish a magazine (Current Accounts) featuring members’ work.

Established in 1960, we provide social activities for our 2 thousand members. Our members are active in other community/religious groups as well

Beacon Bolton Counselling Service, established in 1990, is a well-established local charity that provides therapeutic counselling to anyone age 16+, irrespective of race, religion, gender, or sexuality. Over the past year, appointments have been offered to hundreds of people with issues ranging from stress, to anxiety and depression, bereavement, anger, relationships, abuse, suicidal ideation and more. With our team of dedicated counsellors, Beacon offers support to those intent on improving their mental and emotional wellbeing.

Our team of qualified counsellors, and a limited number of students on placement, have access to training and opportunities for continuous professional development. Supporting volunteers ensures they are equipped with the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to deliver high-quality support for our communities now and in the future.

Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday 9am – 9pm
Saturday 10am – 12pm

Due to COVID-19, face to face counselling is suspended, however, we are still operating, and clients have the option to access our services via telephone or Zoom. Please call if you are apprehensive about these ways of working, many others were too. The majority have reported a good experience.

Black Girls Hike was founded to encourage Black women to explore the outdoors, diversifying the countryside whilst learning new skills and promoting well being. We do twice monthly hikes across the North West for all abilities.

a) To further or benefit the residents of Blackrod, West Bolton and the neighbourhood, without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, race or of political, religious or other opinions by associating together the said residents and the local authorities, voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation with the objective of improving the conditions of life for the residents.

Bolton and District Hospital Saturday offers simple and affordable everyday Health Cash Plans, Dental Plans and Private Medical Insurance from UK Healthcare, our wholly owned subsidiary.

Bolton Adult Asperger Support is a voluntary organisation that exists to provide support to and enhance the health and wellbeing of adults with Asperger syndrome and associated conditions and their carers/families.

Bolton Advice Centre offers free advice, support, information and advocacy to the Bolton community on a wide range of issues including debt, homelessness, benefit claims, disability, domestic violence, immigration, criminal justice and poverty. We are available to anyone in our community who needs help and advice, especially parts of the community that are more disadvantaged, more marginalised or under-represented in our community.

We support victims of human rights violations worldwide, support for example, domestic violence issues, violence towards women, gay, homeophobia issues, the death penalty. We meet the 4th Tuesday in the month, every 2 months but have subcommittees where appropriate. We fundraise regularly throughout the year.