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Organisation description | Where the organisation operates | Who the organisation is for | The organisation's themes | |
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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 |
BYB@Blackrod |
Through taking a holistic community wide approach, BYB@Blackrod supports children and young people up to 18 years of age within our Blackrod community to have a love of learning and life, feel cared for, supported, respected and safe. We do this through putting ourselves at the heart of our community, through facilitating community activity and promoting community cohesion. We will provide localised activities, support local organisations, develop exceptional partnerships and work with the community to empower those within it. We facilitate the release of social capital to truly make a difference and support children to develop their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals. |
Horwich & Blackrod, 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) | Emotional Wellbeing, Being Included/Social Inclusion, Citizenship/Community Development, Education and Personal Development, Environmental Protection or Improvement, Equality and Diversity, Health, Mental Wellbeing, Play and Children's Activities, The Arts/Arts and Crafts |
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 |
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 |
Friends Of Queens Park |
Friends of Queens Park is an independent body of local residents and park users, working closely with Bolton Council on subjects concerning the maintenance and development of the park. Also to promote wide range events and initiatives, including health and fitness related activities, the arts and environmental issues. |
Breightmet & Little Lever, Central and Great Lever, Chorley Roads, Farnworth & Kearsley, Halliwell & Crompton, Horwich & Blackrod, Rumworth, Turton, Westhoughton | All | Being Included/Social Inclusion, Citizenship/Community Development, Environmental Protection or Improvement, Equality and Diversity, Health, Keeping Active and Involved, Physical Activity, Support for People with Physical Disabilities, The Arts/Arts and Crafts |
Gateway Support Group |
To advance the education and training of those granted refugee status and their dependents in need thereof in the Borough of Bolton so as to advance them in life and assist them to adapt within a new community. To help develop the capacity and skills of refugees and asylum seekers in the borough in such a way that they are better able to identify and help meet their needs and to participate more fully in society. |
Breightmet & Little Lever, Central and Great Lever, Chorley Roads, Farnworth & Kearsley, Halliwell & Crompton, Horwich & Blackrod, Rumworth, Turton, Westhoughton | People from minority ethnic communities, Refugees and asylum seekers | Asylum Support, Being Included/Social Inclusion, Education and Personal Development, Keeping Active and Involved, Play and Children's Activities, Unemployment/Employment |
George House Trust |
George House Trust provides support services to people living with HIV, their carers, partners and families. Their comprehensive range of services includes the following: |
Greater Manchester, Breightmet & Little Lever, Central and Great Lever, Chorley Roads, Farnworth & Kearsley, Halliwell & Crompton, Horwich & Blackrod, Rumworth, Turton, Westhoughton | All | Being Included/Social Inclusion, Emotional Wellbeing, Health |
Grace Church |
As a church community we offer a number of groups as well as our Sunday services. We have a baby & toddler group, a senior citizens group (that includes chair based exercises) and a youth group. We run Lifeskills courses twice a year. We also hire out our building to local community groups. |
Breightmet & Little Lever, Central and Great Lever, Chorley Roads, Farnworth & Kearsley, Halliwell & Crompton, Horwich & Blackrod, Rumworth, Turton, Westhoughton | All | Ageing Well, Faith and Faith Communities, Play and Children's Activities |
Greater Manchester Chamber Communities Foundation |
Greater Manchester Chamber Communities Foundation (GMCCF) supports the prevention of poverty in Greater Manchester by providing services to individuals and communities in need or charities or other organisations working to prevent poverty in Greater Manchester. We provide facilities to the residents of Greater Manchester in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation with the objective of improving the conditions of life for the residents of Greater Manchester. |
Greater Manchester, Breightmet & Little Lever, Central and Great Lever, Chorley Roads, Farnworth & Kearsley, Halliwell & Crompton, Horwich & Blackrod, Rumworth, Turton, Westhoughton | All, People from minority ethnic communities | Being Included/Social Inclusion, Citizenship/Community Development, Equality and Diversity, Relieving Poverty |
Group Analysis North (GAN) |
Group Analysis North is a registered charity and it offers training in and activities which support group psychotherapy and group analysis. The training is in 4 levels, basic, Foundation, Diploma and Qualifying. GAN also supports local voluntary organisations by offering free places on its course for those organisations which meet the criteria. |
Breightmet & Little Lever, Central and Great Lever, Chorley Roads, Farnworth & Kearsley, Halliwell & Crompton, Horwich & Blackrod, Rumworth, Turton, Westhoughton | Parents/Single Parents, Men and Women, Older people, People experiencing mental health issues, Carers | Education and Personal Development, Emotional Wellbeing, Health, Mental Wellbeing |
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 |
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 |
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 |