Bolton Green Umbrella was formed in August 2016 when a small number of like-minded people talked about how encouraging and motivating it was that we had at last discovered each others’ existence.
For years each of us had been despairing of the deterioration we saw in our town; the loss of the pride in one’s own community that used to exist.
That’s the spirit we want to recover in our town.
Bolton Green Umbrella also provides small grants to help registered groups fund local environmental and community projects. Click here to learn more and apply.
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Volunteering offers help to people in need, causes, and the community; the benefits can be greater for you, the volunteer.
We're about groups & volunteers developing a network to make Bolton a cleaner and greener town.
As well as regular volunteering opportunities, our local groups have occasional events. You can find details of upcoming events in our Events section.
We are excited to announce that we will be hosting recordings of BBC Radio Four's Gardeners' Question Time at The Barlow on Wednesday 1st April.
In 2024 Bolton Council installed a number of Volunteer Vaults in ten locations across the town. The tough cabinets are designed to protect tools and deter vandals, and are made of steel, securely locked and firmly fixed to paths and walls. Each one is located close to where volunteer groups regularl...
Belford Drive Area Residents Association, try to be proactive around this area, therefore providing various events throughout the year for the children and adults, and also, we try to encourage other residents around the area to attend. We have promoted Easter, Halloween, Ramadan, Diwali and other ...
Brilliant news yesterday - a lovely green space in Harwood, adjacent to Longsight Park, has been saved from development. Read the story in the Bolton News. This is a major achievement with a huge effort by the local community, thanks and congratulations to all who contributed, many of whom are liste...
