Working together to develop a diverse, strong and effective voluntary and community sector in Bolton
Find Groups and Community Activities
Organisation description | Where the organisation operates | Who the organisation is for | The organisation's themes | |
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Happy Carers |
We aim to provide a service that will benefit carers of people over 65 (also the cared for person at the discretion of existing members). Current carers and carers who become bereaved while members of the group. |
Central and Great Lever | Older people, Carers | Ageing Well |
Harwood Golf Club |
To promote the amateur sport of golf in the Bolton/Bury area and community participation in the same. |
Turton | All | Physical Activity |
HEADSPACE BOLTON |
Location: The Octagon Theatre and Bolton University Queens Campus Farnworth |
Central and Great Lever | All | The Arts/Arts and Crafts |
Healthwatch Bolton |
We have been set up by the government which means we are a statutory body. We listen to the experiences of health and care services from the whole community with the aim of providing a voice for people to have their say. The aim is to ensure people’s voices are heard by those providing and making decisions about local health and care services. |
Breightmet & Little Lever, Central and Great Lever, Chorley Roads, Farnworth & Kearsley, Halliwell & Crompton, Horwich & Blackrod, Rumworth, Turton, Westhoughton | All | Emotional Wellbeing, Equality and Diversity, Faith and Faith Communities, Health, Mental Wellbeing |
Heaton Lostock Labour Party |
We are the Labour Party branch covering Heaton, Lostock, Ladybridge and parts of Deane. We are a democratic socialist party, believing that by the strength of our common endeavour we achieve more than we achieve alone, so as to create for each of us the means to realise our true potential and for all of us a community in which power, wealth and opportunity are in the hands of the many, not the few, where the rights we enjoy reflect the duties we owe, and where we live together, freely, in a spirit of solidarity, tolerance and respect. |
Chorley Roads | Parents/Single Parents, Men and Women, Older people, 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, Service and ex-service people, People experiencing Unemployment, People experiencing Homelessness, People experiencing housing issues, Victims / survivors of crime, People affected by Domestic Abuse and Violence, Offenders / Ex-offenders, Tenants and residents | Animal Welfare, Being Included/Social Inclusion, Citizenship/Community Development, Environmental Protection or Improvement, Equality and Diversity, Health, Housing and Homelessness, Human Rights, Mental Wellbeing, Reconciliation, Relieving Poverty, Support for People with Learning Disabilities, Support for People with Physical Disabilities, Supporting Public Services, Supporting Victims of Crime, Transport, Unemployment/Employment |
Henshaws |
Supporting Blind and Partially sighted Adults and Children and their families |
Breightmet & Little Lever, Central and Great Lever | All | |
High Hopes for Halliwellbeing |
High hopes for Halliwellbeing is working to create new opportunities, develop community cohesion, celebrate life and faith, and improve quality of life. We support a wide variety of weekly activities from parent and toddler groups to walking groups, chair yoga to creative writing, as well as hosting events for all-ages such as community fayres, bingo and quiz nights, and coach trips. |
Halliwell & Crompton | All | Being Included/Social Inclusion, Emotional Wellbeing, Keeping Active and Involved, Play and Children's Activities |
Highfield Hall Community Association |
Highfield Hall is a community centre which provides rooms for hire. At present we hire to a nursery, art group, karate, weightwatchers etc as well as for priviate functions. |
Farnworth & Kearsley | All | |
Hive Artists CIC |
We are a visual arts organisation set up to support the Bolton Communty's access to quality art and to provide opportunities for them to participate in it. We provide a platform for emergent artists of all ages. |
Unsure | All | The Arts/Arts and Crafts |
Home Instead Senior Care |
Home Instead is a provider of premium quality support at home, primarily for older people. These services include companionship, home help, personal care and dementia care. We also provide extended levels of care such as 24 hour and Live In Care. |
Breightmet & Little Lever, Central and Great Lever, Chorley Roads, Farnworth & Kearsley, Halliwell & Crompton, Horwich & Blackrod, Rumworth, Turton, Westhoughton | Men and Women, Older people, People with learning disabilities, People with physical disabilities, People experiencing mental health issues, Carers, People identifying as LGBTQ+, People from minority ethnic communities, Service and ex-service people | Ageing Well, Emotional Wellbeing, Food and Essential Items, Health, Mental Wellbeing, Physical Activity, Saving Life, Support for People with Learning Disabilities, Support for People with Physical Disabilities, Supporting Public Services |
Home-Start Host (Bolton Babies in Mind) |
The perinatal mental health support groups are a place for families with children aged 0-2 to build on their relationship with each other in a nurturing, encouraging environment. |
Breightmet & Little Lever, Central and Great Lever, Farnworth & Kearsley | Young Children (aged 0 -12), Parents/Single Parents, Families (Parents and Children Together) | Mental Wellbeing |
Home-Start HOST (HOST) |
We support families with young children, helping parents cope with challenges and nurturing their strength and confidence to give their children the best start in life. Our staff and volunteers support families with children under 5, who may be facing varied challenges, which may include mental or physical health challenges, financial difficulties, postnatal depression or multiple births. |
Greater Manchester, Breightmet & Little Lever, Central and Great Lever, Chorley Roads, Farnworth & Kearsley, Halliwell & Crompton, Horwich & Blackrod, Rumworth, Turton | Families (Parents and Children Together) | Being Included/Social Inclusion, Emotional Wellbeing, Play and Children's Activities |
Horwich and Blackrod Over 50s Food Bank |
We operate in the Horwich and Blackrod area. We deliver food to over 50s who need support any day between 12noon – 2pm. No time limit to offer but we do a review on a month by month basis to assess if continuous or short term support is needed. We receive referrals from other foodbanks e.g. Farnworth Foodbank. Staffed by volunteers. |
Horwich & Blackrod | Men and Women | Food and Essential Items |
Horwich Ride Social |
Local social cycling aimed at encouraging ALL to get on the saddle and enjoy the wonderful surrounding areas we live in. Cycling assists both physical and mental health. Offering rides for mixed cycling and ladies only cycling including ride series for ladies only. |
Horwich & Blackrod | Only Women, Only Men | Physical Activity |
Horwich Visiting Service |
Horwich Visiting service is a well established and respected local Voluntary Befriending Service which serves the Community of Horwich. |
Horwich & Blackrod | All | Ageing Well |
Howfen Runners |
We are a friendly Westhoughton based running group who run on Tuesday evenings from The HUB on Central Drive. Please book on our runs via the Run Together Website https://groups.runtogether.co.uk/HOWFENRunners |
Horwich & Blackrod, Rumworth, Westhoughton | Young people (aged 13-25), Parents/Single Parents, Families (Parents and Children Together), Men and Women, Older people, 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, Service and ex-service people, People experiencing Unemployment, People experiencing Homelessness, People experiencing housing issues, Victims / survivors of crime, People affected by Domestic Abuse and Violence, Offenders / Ex-offenders, Tenants and residents | Health, Mental Wellbeing, Physical Activity, Sport |
Hulton Lane Community Centre |
We provide activities and outings for elderly residents and members of the local community. |
Rumworth | Tenants and residents, , Older people, Only Women, Only Men | Ageing Well, The Arts/Arts and Crafts |
HUMANITY WORLD |
What the charity does: |
Central and Great Lever | All | Education and Personal Development, Equality and Diversity, Faith and Faith Communities, Food and Essential Items, Relieving Poverty, Saving Life |
Ingeus Ltd UK | Central and Great Lever | All | The Arts/Arts and Crafts | |
Inspire: Serving Your Community (Inspire SYC) |
Inspire SYC aims to empower of people living in Bolton to live better and |
Breightmet & Little Lever, Central and Great Lever, Chorley Roads, Farnworth & Kearsley, Halliwell & Crompton | Young Children (aged 0 -12), Young people (aged 13-25), Looked-After Children and Young People, Families (Parents and Children Together), Men and Women, Older people, People experiencing mental health issues, People from minority ethnic communities | Alcohol and Substance Misuse, Being Included/Social Inclusion, Citizenship/Community Development, Education and Personal Development, Faith and Faith Communities, Food and Essential Items, Health, Keeping Active and Involved, Leisure and Hobbies, Mental Wellbeing, Physical Activity, Play and Children's Activities, Sport |
JIGSAW - Bolton Stroke Group |
Jigsaw is a self-help group, to help stroke survivors and their carers adjust to life after a stroke. |
Breightmet & Little Lever, Central and Great Lever, Chorley Roads, Farnworth & Kearsley, Halliwell & Crompton, Horwich & Blackrod, Rumworth, Turton, Westhoughton | Men and Women, People with physical disabilities, Carers | Being Included/Social Inclusion, Emotional Wellbeing |
Johnson F’Oldies |
A friendship group for the over 50s on the Johnson Fold Estate |
Chorley Roads | Older people | Ageing Well |
Johnson Fold Youth and Community Support Group |
We meet at Johnson Fold Community school on Worston Avenue |
Chorley Roads | Young Children (aged 0 -12), Young people (aged 13-25) | The Arts/Arts and Crafts |
Justicia, Bolton's Fair Trade Shop |
Justicia is a not for profit social enterprise with a shop staffed by volunteers selling fair trade goods. We promote fair trade by taking goods to interested group and giving talks or school assemblies as appropriate. We have volunteering opportunities for those seeking to get back into the workplace. |
Breightmet & Little Lever, Central and Great Lever, Chorley Roads, Farnworth & Kearsley, Halliwell & Crompton, Horwich & Blackrod, Rumworth, Turton | All | Being Included/Social Inclusion, Environmental Protection or Improvement, Relieving Poverty, Unemployment/Employment |
Kaalmo Welfare Trust (kwtrust) |
Kwtrust is a charity based Bolton |
Central and Great Lever, Halliwell & Crompton, Rumworth | Young Children (aged 0 -12), Young people (aged 13-25), Children with Additional Needs, Parents/Single Parents, Families (Parents and Children Together), Men and Women, Older people, People with learning disabilities, People experiencing mental health issues, People from minority ethnic communities, Refugees and asylum seekers, People experiencing Unemployment, People experiencing Homelessness, People experiencing housing issues, Victims / survivors of crime, People affected by Domestic Abuse and Violence, Offenders / Ex-offenders, Tenants and residents | Ageing Well, Asylum Support, Being Included/Social Inclusion, Citizenship/Community Development, Domestic Abuse and Violence, Education and Personal Development, Emotional Wellbeing, Financial Wellbeing/Debt, Food and Essential Items, Health, Housing and Homelessness, Keeping Active and Involved, Leisure and Hobbies, Mental Wellbeing, Physical Activity, Play and Children's Activities, Relieving Poverty, Sport, Support for People with Learning Disabilities, Supporting Victims of Crime, The Arts/Arts and Crafts, Unemployment/Employment |