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| Organisation description | Where the organisation operates | Who the organisation is for | The organisation's themes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolton Toy Library |
Bolton Toy Library is a registered charity established in 1981. We provide regular ‘drop ins’ to support the children’s development (0-11 years) enabling families to meet to access information and gain support. We loan quality resources to children, families, schools, nurseries, foster carers, childminders and practitioners. Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities/additional needs [SEND] are able to borrow specialised resources that are tailored for their needs. We operate an Outreach service that delivers toys/resources to the home (High priority during Covid19) |
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, Children with Additional Needs, 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 housing issues, Victims / survivors of crime, People affected by Domestic Abuse and Violence, Offenders / Ex-offenders, Tenants and residents | Being Included/Social Inclusion, Education and Personal Development, Emotional Wellbeing, Equality and Diversity, Keeping Active and Involved, Mental Wellbeing, Play and Children's Activities, Relieving Poverty, Support for People with Learning Disabilities, Support for People with Physical Disabilities |
| Bolton U3A |
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. |
Breightmet & Little Lever, Central and Great Lever, Chorley Roads, Farnworth & Kearsley, Halliwell & Crompton, Horwich & Blackrod, Rumworth, Turton, Westhoughton | Men and Women, Older people | Equality and Diversity, Keeping Active and Involved, Leisure and Hobbies |
| Bolton Victim Support and Witness Service |
Offers support to all victims and witnesses of crime. Disabled access - ramped at rear. |
Chorley Roads, Halliwell & Crompton | All | |
| Bolton Wanderers Disability Football Club |
Providing regular training and competitive football matches for adults with disabilities Our projects are currently aimed at a range of disabilities including Moderate Learning Difficulties, Autism, Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Cerebral Palsy and Downs Syndrome. |
Breightmet & Little Lever, Central and Great Lever, Chorley Roads, Farnworth & Kearsley, Halliwell & Crompton, Horwich & Blackrod, Rumworth, Turton, Westhoughton | People with learning disabilities, People with physical disabilities | Physical Activity, Sport |
| Bolton Wanderers in the Community |
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. |
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, Children with Additional Needs, Families (Parents and Children Together), Only Men, Only Women, 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, Offenders / Ex-offenders | Ageing Well, Alcohol and Substance Misuse, Being Included/Social Inclusion, Citizenship/Community Development, Education and Personal Development, Emotional Wellbeing, Equality and Diversity, Faith and Faith Communities, 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, Unemployment/Employment |
| Bolton Wholefood Co-operative |
We are a collective that buys food and household products in bulk, direct from the wholesaler. We buy anything our members want, organic produce, nuts rice, flour, sugar-free jams, foods suitable for allergy sufferers, also household products and toiletries that are made from natural ingredients and are not tested on animals. None of the products contain genetically modified ingredients. |
Breightmet & Little Lever, Central and Great Lever, Chorley Roads, Farnworth & Kearsley, Halliwell & Crompton, Horwich & Blackrod, Rumworth, Turton, Westhoughton | All | Animal Welfare, Environmental Protection or Improvement, Health |
| Bolton's Money Skills Service |
Bolton Council’s Money Skills offer a range of FREE and impartial advice to Bolton residents. We can do this by negotiating affordable repayments on your behalf. Due to government restrictions all appointments are via telephone Money Advice Money Skills This service is for anyone who lives, works, or studies in Bolton . |
Breightmet & Little Lever, Central and Great Lever, Chorley Roads, Farnworth & Kearsley, Halliwell & Crompton, Horwich & Blackrod, Rumworth, Turton, Westhoughton | All | Financial Wellbeing/Debt, Relieving Poverty |
| BRASS (Befriending Refugees and Asylum Seekers) |
BRASS are a local group working with asylum seekers & refugees who meet on a weekly basis. |
Breightmet & Little Lever, Central and Great Lever, Chorley Roads, Farnworth & Kearsley, Halliwell & Crompton, Horwich & Blackrod, Rumworth, Turton, Westhoughton | Refugees and asylum seekers | Domestic Abuse and Violence, Food and Essential Items |
| Breaking Barriers NW (BBNW) |
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. |
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), Children with Additional Needs, Families (Parents and Children Together), People with learning disabilities, People with physical disabilities, People experiencing mental health issues, Carers | Being Included/Social Inclusion, Emotional Wellbeing |
| British Thyroid Foundation |
The British Thyroid Foundation provides information, advice, support and research into all thyroid disorders for the general public and the medical professions. |
Greater Manchester, Breightmet & Little Lever, Central and Great Lever, Chorley Roads, Farnworth & Kearsley, Halliwell & Crompton, Horwich & Blackrod, Rumworth, Turton, Westhoughton | People with physical disabilities | Health |
| Caribbean and African Health Network |
The Caribbean and African Health Network (CAHN) works with the community and cross sector organisations to reduce health inequalities in the Caribbean and African community in Greater Manchester. |
Greater Manchester, Breightmet & Little Lever, Central and Great Lever, Chorley Roads, Farnworth & Kearsley, Halliwell & Crompton, Horwich & Blackrod, Rumworth, Turton, Westhoughton | People from minority ethnic communities | Health |
| Caritas Young Parents Accommodation |
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. |
Breightmet & Little Lever, Central and Great Lever, Chorley Roads, Farnworth & Kearsley, Halliwell & Crompton, Horwich & Blackrod, Rumworth, Turton, Westhoughton | All, Young Children (aged 0 -12), Young people (aged 13-25), Looked-After Children and Young People, Parents/Single Parents, 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 experiencing housing issues, Victims / survivors of crime, People affected by Domestic Abuse and Violence, Offenders / Ex-offenders | Asylum Support, Being Included/Social Inclusion, Citizenship/Community Development, Domestic Abuse and Violence, Education and Personal Development, Emotional Wellbeing, Equality and Diversity, Faith and Faith Communities, Health, Housing and Homelessness, Human Rights, Mental Wellbeing, Relieving Poverty, Unemployment/Employment |
| Chris Movement CIC | Breightmet & Little Lever, Central and Great Lever, Chorley Roads, Farnworth & Kearsley, Halliwell & Crompton, Horwich & Blackrod, Rumworth, Turton, Westhoughton | All, People from minority ethnic communities | Domestic Abuse and Violence, Education and Personal Development, Emotional Wellbeing, Equality and Diversity, Food and Essential Items, Housing and Homelessness, Play and Children's Activities, Relieving Poverty, Support for People with Learning Disabilities, Supporting Victims of Crime, Transport | |
| Community Care Options (Comco) |
Support at home and in the community. We are particularly focused on activities. Monthly Social Nights at Railway Club on Green Lane, all welcome |
Breightmet & Little Lever, Central and Great Lever, Chorley Roads, Farnworth & Kearsley, Halliwell & Crompton, Horwich & Blackrod, Rumworth, Turton, Westhoughton | Older people, People with learning disabilities, People with physical disabilities, People experiencing mental health issues | Being Included/Social Inclusion, Emotional Wellbeing, Keeping Active and Involved, Leisure and Hobbies, Mental Wellbeing, Music, Support for People with Learning Disabilities, Support for People with Physical Disabilities |
| Compass Education |
Compass Education, is a small charity organisation whose aim is to provide educational support to refugees and asylum seekers. |
Central and Great Lever, Chorley Roads, Halliwell & Crompton, Rumworth | People from minority ethnic communities, Refugees and asylum seekers | Education and Personal Development |
| CreateBolton |
A Bolton based Christian charity that uses the 'arts' in their widest sense to help connect people with each other and their communities. We have a range of projects all described on our website including Café Create: |
Breightmet & Little Lever, Central and Great Lever, Chorley Roads, Farnworth & Kearsley, Halliwell & Crompton, Horwich & Blackrod, Rumworth, Turton, Westhoughton | All | Ageing Well, Being Included/Social Inclusion, Faith and Faith Communities, Mental Wellbeing, Support for People with Learning Disabilities, The Arts/Arts and Crafts |
| Creative Crafters |
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. |
Breightmet & Little Lever, Central and Great Lever, Chorley Roads, Farnworth & Kearsley, Halliwell & Crompton, Horwich & Blackrod, Rumworth, Turton, Westhoughton | Carers, , People identifying as LGBTQ+, People from minority ethnic communities, People experiencing mental health issues, Only Women, Only Men | |
| Cronys Foundation |
Our core values entail community engagement, promoting physical and mental well-being of male adults below 65 years old through physical and social engagement. We currently organise different weekly activities such as social gatherings and sporting activities (football, table/lawn tennis, hiking and group walking) for over 60 registered members of the organisation. We aim to focus more on ethnic minority groups of the above age range to encourage healthy lifestyles and reduce the burden on our national health service (NHS). We also engage young people to be active with various activities. We also support people from minority ethnic backgrounds in our community in terms of integrating into society. Feel free to join us in any of our social events or physical activities and we will be glad to work with you. |
Breightmet & Little Lever, Central and Great Lever, Chorley Roads, Farnworth & Kearsley, Halliwell & Crompton, Horwich & Blackrod, Rumworth, Turton, Westhoughton | Only Men, People from minority ethnic communities, People experiencing Unemployment | Being Included/Social Inclusion, Citizenship/Community Development, Education and Personal Development, Mental Wellbeing, Physical Activity, Unemployment/Employment |
| Crossroads Together |
The support we provide is based around building resilience. We do this by providing: 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/ |
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), Carers | Alcohol and Substance Misuse, Being Included/Social Inclusion, Education and Personal Development, Emotional Wellbeing, Health, Leisure and Hobbies, Mental Wellbeing |
| Daytrippers (Bolton) |
Daytrippers (Bolton) is a parent and carer led registered charity that provides mutual support and companionship, via days out and other activities, for families that have children with disabilities. |
Breightmet & Little Lever, Central and Great Lever, Chorley Roads, Farnworth & Kearsley, Halliwell & Crompton, Horwich & Blackrod, Rumworth, Turton, Westhoughton | Children with Additional Needs, Parents/Single Parents, Families (Parents and Children Together), People with learning disabilities, People with physical disabilities, Carers | Being Included/Social Inclusion, Emotional Wellbeing, Equality and Diversity, Health, Keeping Active and Involved, Leisure and Hobbies, Mental Wellbeing, Physical Activity, Play and Children's Activities, Support for People with Learning Disabilities, Support for People with Physical Disabilities |
| Deafblind UK |
Deafblind UK is a national charity supporting people with sight and hearing loss to live the lives they want. Our services include: |
Greater Manchester, 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 physical disabilities, Carers, Service and ex-service people | Being Included/Social Inclusion, Emotional Wellbeing, Health, Support for People with Physical Disabilities |
| Extra Readers |
We instil the love of reading in children age 5-12 by encouraging them to read daily, using targets and reward systems. Helping children who have just migrated into the UK to blend into the system and fall in love with reading, meet with children who are avid readers in the library once a month to discuss books, and become of like minds. Promoting creative writing and making young authors through weekly online creative writing lesson and annual contests. Children are encouraged to use their imaginations and are taught grammar lessons. |
Greater Manchester, Breightmet & Little Lever, Central and Great Lever, Chorley Roads, Farnworth & Kearsley, Halliwell & Crompton, Horwich & Blackrod, Rumworth, Turton, Westhoughton | Young Children (aged 0 -12), Children with Additional Needs | Education and Personal Development, The Arts/Arts and Crafts |
| Fairtrade In Bolton |
Fairtrade in Bolton is a volunteering group which exists to promote the justice and goodness of fair trade We meet bi-monthly to plan events and activities. Meetings are on various weekdays at 7.45 pm to 9.30 pm. All are welcome to join us. We are supported by Bolton Council. |
Breightmet & Little Lever, Central and Great Lever, Chorley Roads, Farnworth & Kearsley, Halliwell & Crompton, Horwich & Blackrod, Rumworth, Turton, Westhoughton | All | Citizenship/Community Development, Human Rights, Relieving Poverty |
| Farnworth Baptist Church (including Farnworth and Kearsley Foodbank) |
Farnworth Baptist Church exists to demonstrate God’s love to the community in practical ways. |
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), Children with Additional Needs, Parents/Single Parents, Families (Parents and Children Together), Men and Women, Older people, People with physical disabilities, People experiencing mental health issues, Carers, People from minority ethnic communities, Refugees and asylum seekers, People experiencing Unemployment, People experiencing housing issues, Tenants and residents | Being Included/Social Inclusion, Citizenship/Community Development, Education and Personal Development, Emotional Wellbeing, Environmental Protection or Improvement, Faith and Faith Communities, Human Rights, Keeping Active and Involved, Leisure and Hobbies, Mental Wellbeing, Play and Children's Activities, Relieving Poverty, Support for People with Learning Disabilities, Support for People with Physical Disabilities, Unemployment/Employment |
| Farnworth Performing Arts Company |
We stage plays, pantomimes and musicals each year at various venues around Bolton. We also have a choir that sings at venues including sheltered housing, retirement homes, church halls and restaurants. |
Breightmet & Little Lever, Central and Great Lever, Chorley Roads, Farnworth & Kearsley, Halliwell & Crompton, Horwich & Blackrod, Rumworth, Turton | Young people (aged 13-25), Parents/Single Parents, Families (Parents and Children Together), Men and Women, Older people, People with physical disabilities, People identifying as LGBTQ+, People from minority ethnic communities, Service and ex-service people, People experiencing Unemployment | Being Included/Social Inclusion, Emotional Wellbeing, Equality and Diversity, Keeping Active and Involved, Leisure and Hobbies, Music, Physical Activity, The Arts/Arts and Crafts |