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!

It was more than just our quarterly networking session – it was Proper Good celebration of Social Enterprise Day!

Bolton Deaf Society has been working with deaf, Deaf and hard of hearing people in Bolton and the surrounding areas for the last 150 years.

The National Monument Against Violence and Aggression (the Knife Angel) will be on display on Deansgate in Bolton Town Centre from 1st – 30th November 2023.

We partner with easyfundraising who provide a free and effective route to unrestricted funds and also offer free 1-2-1 support to help you make raise as much as possible.

The first Bolton Family Hubs will open their doors with five launch events taking place across the borough from September 30 to October 14.

Parity Pictures is a social enterprise bringing together TV and film commissioners with creative talent in the North West.

Recycle-IT was set up in 2021, in response to increasing E waste, chip and materials shortages, and digital poverty.

Our Quarterly Report for April-June 2023 is here! Check out all the latest stats and information from the last three months, and see how we compared to this time last year. 

Lagan’s Foundation is a Bolton-based charity that provides home respite and support services across the North West for children and young people with Complex Health Needs.