Current Members

Our work is split into three main areas: Best start in life We know how important the early years are – and we’re here to help. From parenting advice to education and early intervention, we focus on improving children’s life chances. Good mental health Everyone has...

We provide essential baby/child items to families in need, these may be pre-loved but always in excellent condition and are consistently evaluated so that we address the most urgent needs.  Safer sleep options through the provision of cots, Moses baskets and...

Believe Achieve CIC is more than just an organization - we are a powerful force of change, deeply rooted in the Farnworth community. Since our inception, we have made an indelible mark on the lives of children, young people, and families, transforming their futures,...

Bolton Children’s Opportunity Group (COG) a local registered charity,offers fully inclusive play sessions Monday – Friday for children aged 2 – 5 years. Speech, Occupational & Physiotherapists, Health Visitors, Social Workers and Educational Psychologists...

Since 1869 Bolton Deaf Society has worked hard to support deaf, deafened, and hard of hearing children, young people, and adults in the borough of Bolton and surrounding areas. Bolton Deaf Society is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, our charity registration is...

The foundations of the charity are based on our universal open access offer, 7 days and nights a week, 51 weeks a year, reaching over 3,000 individual children and young people each year from across all areas of the town from our 4 centres, through centre based play...

Bolton Middlebrook Leisure Trust was created to manage and run Bolton Arena built for the 2001 commonwealth games. Since then the Trust has developed to run a wide and varied programme for Children, Young People and families both at the facility and across Bolton in...

The Birtenshaw Group developed from what was Birtenshaw School which was established in Bromley Cross, Bolton in 1956. The Birtenshaw Group provides a creative and dynamic range of Care and Education services for children and young adults with Special Educational...

Bolton Solidarity Community Association (B.S.C.A.) was founded in 2002 and achieved registered charitable status in 2003. Over the last 19 years, B.S.C.A. has become a model of best practice working with diverse communities. Our background and our experience means...

Improving outcomes for children, young people and vulnerable adults by providing therapeutic play and specialised resourcesWe are a registered charity based at the Harvey Children’s Centre, Bolton. We have a wide range of quality resources including specialised...

VisionA connected Bolton without disadvantage.MissionOur mission is to use the power of Bolton Wanderers Football Club to inspire, support anddeliver positive change. Through intervention, prevention and targeted engagement we create sustainablepathways that transform...

The key dimension to YMCA Bolton work in the community is focused on young people and their development in body, mind and spirit from childhood through to adulthood. Our approach stems from the steadfast belief that appropriate guidance and assistance at the formative...

Breaking Barriers is a registered charity set up by 3 parents of disabled children. It is our aim to raise awareness and challenge the barriers to inclusion in society for disabled children & young people aged 0-25 years old. We also support adults with autism...

Breastfeeding Together is a registered Charity founded in 2015 for the advancement of health, for the public benefit, through the provision of skilled help and support for the health and wellbeing of children and families. We have been effectively supporting families...

INSPIRING LIVES AND CHANGING FUTURES It’s what we’ve been doing since 1886, in one form or another! We passionately believe that every child and young person has the right to achieve their full potential, whatever their background or circumstances – and, as a result,...

Crossroads Together is a registered charity dedicated to providing information, advice and practical support to unpaid carers of all ages and the people they care for. Our vision We want carers and those with care needs to be identified, supported and offered...

Early Break was originally established in 1994 as a specialist treatment, information and support service for children and young people who used drugs and/or alcohol. Since then, however, we have continued to develop and evolve and now offer a wide range of services...

Fortalice provides frontline services including a Refuge with 22 flats, training and group work for women, families, children and young people who are or have been affected by Domestic Abuse and Violence (DAV). Our Outreach Support Centre provides crisis support, one...

For many young people, the transition to adulthood isn’t easy. In the UK, one-third of young people are lonely, half feel unready for work and half feel like they don’t belong to their community. At GMYN, our vision is #YoungPeopleCan and we help young people in...

Harmony is a well established organisation in the heart of Bolton (since 2001), well known in supporting young people and our community, some of who have been referred from schools, including individuals with mental health issues and/or disabilities. We promote strong...

Home-Start HOST is one of a network of charities that work with families in the early years to help parents to provide the best possible start in life for their children. Volunteers, who are parents themselves, are recruited, trained and supported to visit families in...

The Hub at Westhoughton CIO was set up in July 2021, following 4 year resident-led community organisation. As a local Charity the CIO’s purpose is to enable the community to manage, promote, hire-out, maintain and improve these community sports/recreational...

Lagan’s Foundation provides support, home care and respite for families of vulnerable children who have complex health issues across the North West, specialising in heart defects and feeding issues. Our home support bridges the gapbetween hospital and home, providing...

LOAI’s primary role is to operate residential and day visit activity centres, with a focus on work with young people and community groups. The Charitable purposes of the organisation relate to encouraging the positive use of the outdoors by all sectors of the...

We are your local charity, working hard to improve your local area for wildlife and for you. Since 1912, The Wildlife Trusts have been speaking out for nature in the UK. Our organisation is unique – while most of our work for wildlife takes place at local grassroots...

Little Bats Learning came into existence in 2021 to offer quality forest school provision to the children and families of East Bolton, who face barriers to it (income, mental health, language etc). It’s a grassroots social enterprise, led by a team committed to...

“Dear whoever is reading this, I just want to say thank you [to MhIST] for giving me a bit more confidence in myself and for coming in doing the wellbeing sessions. They don’t do these kinds of sessions in school, we don’t talk about mental health in school enough and...

Proud 2 b Parents is an inclusive organisation for all routes to parenthood. We are run by and deliver services for LGBT+ parents/ carers to be, LGBT+ parents/carers, and their children living in Greater Manchester. Our key aim is to reduce the feeling of isolation...

Founded in 2011, Raise The Youth Foundation is a not-for-profit Social Enterprise that provides totally unique Education and Therapeutic support for Greater Manchester’s marginalised children and young people (aged 11-25) and their families. Working closely with the...

Reach Family Project was founded in 2013, providing early intervention family support to children & families in need. Our Befriending service launched in 2020 providing support for the elderly and isolated and in 2021 Reach Family Project received CIO status. In...

SNUFS is a small charity, founded in 1990, based Bolton, managed by a Board of Trustees and run by a Coordinator and Administrator. Our objective: “To advance the education of children between the age of 2 and 5 years with any form of Special Needs or disability by...

THE FLOWHESION FOUNDATION We deliver a range of activities to young BAMER people that consider their cultural sensitivities. Our offer includes sport, education welfare and empowerment.

The Proud Trust is a life-saving and life-enhancing organisation that helps LGBT+ young people empower themselves, to make a positive change for themselves and their communities. We do this through youth groups, coordinating national and regional LGBT+ youth work...

The Videobox is a not for profit arts organisation specializing in video production with a community focus. We use digital arts, mainly film, as a tool for engagement, training, consultation and empowerment. We deliver creative participatory projects with people of...

Urban Outreach is a Christian Charity providing holistic and person-centred support for some of the most disadvantaged, vulnerable and complex adults and young people in Bolton. Established in 1990, we have a growing staff team and enjoy the support of hundreds of...

Youth Leads (formerly Xplode) is an award-winning charity getting the voice of young people heard and acted upon. We run skills development programmes to upskill disadvantaged young people, publish Xplode Magazine providing a platform for young people to use their...