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University of the Third Age (U3A) is a welcoming and stimulating self-help organisation, operating at local, regional and national levels, for older people – or 'third-agers' – who are no longer in full-time employment and who retain an interest in life-long learning and social recreation in the company of like-minded friends.

Across Bolton we deliver a number of programmes and projects working with a wide range of ages from 5 years old through to 95 years old. Our programmes include working with primary schools and their pupils to inspire them to learn, be active and develop important life skills. We also work with secondary school pupils to improve their employability, life skills and personal development. Through our mentoring programme we carry out interventions with identified children who require additional support; whether that is in their behaviour, English, Maths, confidence or physical literacy. We have a large youth outreach and engagement programme, working in youth settings and in areas where there are identified high levels of anti-social behaviour. We have a disability programme which aims to increase to numbers of those with disabilities playing sport and creating an active and healthy way of life. This includes offering qualifications, meaningful work placements and volunteering opportunities and increasing their social and support network. We deliver weight management programmes to men, as well as mental health programmes. We work with those aged 55+ across a number of programmes including physical activity projects, other projects that look to reduce social isolation through bringing people together, garden gate visits to their houses, making welfare phone calls, delivering a sporting reminiscence session at the stadium. We have also worked with primary schools and older members of the community to deliver an intergenerational programme of work.

Bolton Council’s Money Skills offer a range of FREE and impartial advice to Bolton residents.
The Money Advice team can help with debts including:
• Rent or Mortgage Arrears
• Council Tax
• Energy Bills
• Credit Card Bills

We can do this by negotiating affordable repayments on your behalf.
We also offer advice and assistance with court forms plus debt relief orders and bankruptcy.
The Money Skills team can help with advice on:
• Budgeting
• Making ends meet
• Savings on gas and electricity
• Energy efficiency advice
• Switching to a cheaper tariff or supplier

Due to government restrictions all appointments are via telephone

Money Advice
01204 331 965 or
01204 332 916

Money Skills
01204 331 983
or
01204 331 968

This service is for anyone who lives, works, or studies in Bolton .

Breaking Barriers is a parent led organisation aiming to: promote, improve and advance the emotional wellbeing of parents, carers and families of children and young people aged 0-25yrs with social and communication requirements; provide support with a listening ear and signpost to local services; offer tailor made training, raise awareness and promote inclusion and social acceptance; promote equality and opportunity for all sectors of the community.

Promotion of local amateur football. Social club with full licensed bar.

The British Thyroid Foundation provides information, advice, support and research into all thyroid disorders for the general public and the medical professions.

Caritas Diocese of Salford (‘Caritas Salford’) is the social action agency of the Catholic Diocese of Salford. We are proud of our history of supporting people in poverty or situations of vulnerability through a diverse range of projects and services. We operate a Young Parents’ Accommodation Service supporting those between the ages of 16 - 25 years old.

Support at home and in the community. We are particularly focused on activities. Monthly Social Nights at Railway Club on Green Lane, all welcome

To participate in crafts and help members develop their skills through mutual support to share ideas and socialise through craft activities . To raise funds for Bolton Carers Support.

The support we provide is based around building resilience. We do this by providing:
• Fortnightly thematic personal development sessions that work towards building resilience of young carers. We have an 8-12 year group and a 13-18 year group meeting on alternative weeks.
• 1-1 sessions that build and support social, emotional and mental health and wellbeing.
• One annual day trip per age group each year. The young carers will design and choose where they go.

To make a referral please fill out one of our referral forms that can be accessed by contacting Jessica.smith@crossroadstogether.org.uk

For more information please visit our website: https://www.crossroadstogether.org.uk/young-carers-bolton/