Bolton CVS is pleased to share that 36 local voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations have been awarded grants through the latest round of Bolton’s Fund: Household Support Fund (HSF 7).
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Bolton CVS is pleased to share that 36 local voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations have been awarded grants through the latest round of Bolton’s Fund: Household Support Fund (HSF 7).
Bolton CVS is inviting Expressions of Interest from professionals or organisations to deliver the Clean and Green Project, a 12-month initiative funded through the Local Authority Flexible Grant Project.
With £80,000 of Live Well funding from Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), Bolton CVS and Bolton Public Health team are trailing a new community-led approach to tackle health inequalities and enable people to Live Well.
In Spring 2024, Farnworth was identified as part of the Government’s Long-Term Plan for Towns Programme to support regeneration. Bolton Council was invited to create and submit a plan to the government for Farnworth’s £20 million endowment-style fund over ten years to 2034.
Bolton CVS, commissioned by Bolton Council and working in partnership with the Belong Network, is inviting Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise organisations across Bolton to take part in a borough-wide consultation project: Community Conversations.
Last week, we held the We Are Here Art and Photography Exhibition – and announced the winners of the competition!
Bolton CVS is excited to announce an open call for submissions for a vibrant art competition, part of the Bolton Town of Culture celebrations!
We are sad to learn of the decision by GMCVO’s trustees to close the organisation. We know that this will have come at the end of a long period of review, analysis and soul-searching before reaching this conclusion and its painful consequences.
At our Annual General Meeting, we were lucky enough to have three new trustees approved by our members, and we want to take a moment to introduce you to the fantastic new additions to our team!
These innovative partnership grants are designed to fund three groundbreaking collaborative projects, each aimed at tackling a critical issue in Bolton.
Has your organisation received a Bolton’s Fund grant since 2019? It’s time to shine a light on your incredible project and be in with the chance to win a Bolton’s Fund Award and £500 for your organisation!
In Spring 2024, Farnworth was identified as part of the Government’s Long-Term Plan for Towns Programme to support regeneration. Bolton Council was invited to create and submit a plan to the government for Farnworth’s £20 million endowment-style fund over ten years to 2034.
This exciting new Bolton’s Fund grant funding opportunity will fund innovative partnership projects delivered by at least two voluntary, community or social enterprises, that will benefit the communities of Bolton.
Our team has launched a brand new suite of free resources to help nurture and support local social enterprises and trading charities, in the hope that they will inspire new business and grow pre-existing ones in the area.
Billy Darroch, co-founder of UK Funding Futures CIC tells us about his business journey, why he reached out to Proper Good Bolton, what support he has accessed and why he is recommending Proper Good to other potential social entrepreneurs.
Part of the Proper Good programme is our highly valued mentoring scheme. We spoke to a number of social entrepreneurs in Bolton who have seen their businesses blossom after working with a Proper Good mentor.
Wellbeing is never from the news these days, especially when so many people are finding life tough. We spoke to Lisa Murray to find out how the social enterprise is helping people in Bolton with its programme of holistic wellness.
A lasting power of attorney gives you a voice and protects your decisions. They are helpful for everyone over the age of 18.
We sat down with David Morgan from Entrepreneurs Unlocked to find out how his social enterprise is helping people discover a productive life beyond prison.
Social enterprise is the gift that keeps giving throughout the year, and we are here to shine a tinsel-covered fairylight on some of the fantastic community businesses in the Bolton area!