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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.

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.
We also provides conference facilities with full outdoor land and water-based activities complimented by 70 bed accommodation with catering and self-catering options, plus parking for 40 cars.
LOAI is a Registered Charity and Company Limited by Guarantee. It was established in 1991 by a partnership of Lancashire County Council, The Sports Council and various local organisations and trusts. It was one of several similar initiatives and had start-up funding for a three-year period.
The Charitable purposes of the organisation relate to encouraging the positive use of the outdoors by all sectors of the community. In practice, this means offering opportunities for participation and access to facilities together with provision of training, advice and support.
Since the original start-up funding the LOAI has been predominately self-funding, using a business model that uses cross subsidy, with the more profitable activities allowing the provision of lower cost support for those aspects of the programme that need it. LOAI became part of the University of Bolton Group, which includes UoB, Bolton College, Bolton UTC and Alliance Learning in April 2019

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.

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.
A safe place to sleep by the provision of a Moses basket, clothing, toiletries, and bedding. Sterilisers and prams upon request.

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.
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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.

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.

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.

We are dedicated to improving the driving standards of drivers with a full driving licence in the Bolton area. We organise Advanced Driver Courses in February, May, August and November each year. Practical training sessions take place on Sunday mornings from the University of Bolton. A limited number of midweek sessions are available. To obtain an enrolment form contact Lynn Jordan on 07766 651418 or email: boltoniam@gmail.com

BASH is a group which offers support and social contact for people who have speech or communication difficulties following a stroke or brain injury. They meet on the first Monday morning of each month from 10.00am until 12.00 noon

Bolton Cardiac Support Group (BCSG) meets monthly to offer friendship and support to people who are experiencing or recovering from some form of coronary (heart) cardiovascular illness, such as angina, heart attack, surgery (any) or ischaemic heart disease. The welcome also extends to their carers, spouse, family member or friend. Meetings held on 3rd Wednesday monthly at Friends Meeting House starting at 7.15pm

COG NURSERY
Bolton Children’s Opportunity Group (COG) is a local registered charity, whose initial aim was to provide a stepping stone between home, playgroup and/or nursery, for under-fives with disabilities and or special educational needs. Over the years COG has become a leader in the field of inclusive provision for under 5s.
COG gives parents the chance to meet others with similar problems, so they can be of mutual help.
COG has a mini-bus, offering a door-to-door service, to families who would otherwise be unable to attend the group.
COG has input from Speech and Physiotherapists, Health Visitors, Social Workers and Educational Psychologists.
COG is registered with Early Years OFSTED.
BLUE ROOM HIGH NEEDS BASE
This is a small nursery unit for children with
Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC) aged 2 – school age. Catering for up to 4 children in either the morning or afternoon sessions

The children work to a structured programme of activities, using pictorial timetables and the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) They join the inclusive play sessions for some activities.

The Blue Room receives funding from BMBC

NURTURE GROUP
Is a service that offers support to young children, with challenging behaviours, who are finding it difficult to access the Foundation Stage Curriculum.
Children can spend 6 weeks with us on an assessment basis, or 3 to 4 terms on a permanent placement, whilst still maintaining links with their mainstream Primary School.
BOLTON INFORMATION & ADVISORY SERVICE (SEND)
(Formerly Bolton Parent Partnership Service) offers advice on E.H.C.Plans , reviews and transition plans for children and young people with special educational needs up to the age of 25 years.
The service also provides information on the options and support services available, both locally and nationally, as well as advice on specific areas of learning disabilities.

This service is commissioned by the Local Authority.

We are a church and registered charity. Under current restrictions our activities are not functioning. Under normal circumstances we have Sunday worship at 10.30am. A toddler group Monday and Friday at 9.30am and a Drop In session on Wednesday at 10am.