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Dozens of charities across Bolton received a combined £14,000 to help them say a festive “thank you” to their volunteers and staff for all their hard work in 2020.

Congratulations to two of our colleagues, Daniel Fitton and Hayley Lord, who were recognised for their commitment to both themselves and those they work with during 2020’s Direct Works Forum virtual awards ceremony, held on Monday 7 December

Motiv8, a Greater Manchester programme that we run in Bolton and Wigan for people to overcome barriers and get back on track, has been highly commended in this year’s UK Housing Awards.

We support the national social media campaign #SharkFreeSurfing. It’s led by the England Illegal Money Lending Team to encourage loan shark victims and the wider community to report illegal money lending activity. The risks are real and the dangers are growing, especially online. So it’s really important we know the signs and what to do to protect ourselves and our loved ones. 

Charities and community organisations can access a total of £225,000 in funding to help give Bolton children the best possible start in life.

We'll be able to help more people at risk of homelessness through a new fund that will buy properties to create quality affordable homes across Greater Manchester. They will be leased to housing providers in the Let Us partnership like us, so we can provide more families and individuals with a settled home and a secure tenancy. 

In support of Small Business Saturday (5 December) and the Shop Local campaign all year round, here's a handy guide to some local small businesses and ideas for festive gifts:Support local businesses this Christmas.pdf [pdf] 634KB

Ahead of International Volunteer Day on 5 December- we’d like to say a big thank you to all who’ve been (and still are) volunteering at the frontline of the COVID-19 response, addressing the challenges posed by the pandemic, making sure everyone’s safe, and being there in other ways for people and our planet.

Grants totalling £250,000 are now available from Bolton’s Fund to help improve people’s health and wellbeing.

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Residents and organisations are encouraged to dress or light up their rooms or buildings in orange this Sunday evening (29 November) in solidarity against domestic abuse and violence.

We’re asking for you to play a part in shaping our environmental plans for the next 10 years by answering a climate emergency survey. Complete the survey here: https://bit.ly/3o8EoBd.

Grants of up to £200 are available so community groups can thank their members and volunteers for all their hard work this year. The funding comes thanks to a generous donation from MBDA and will be distributed by Bolton’s Fund.

We’re helping older tenants feel less isolated and lonely during lockdown, through a new music and arts project called Armchair Adventures.

As we mark Armistice Day and remember those who’ve died in wars by observing the two-minute silence held at 11am today, we’d like to share a commemorative poem with you and also let our tenants who are Armed Forces Veterans know that we’re here if you need us.

COVID-19 and the social and economic impact of the pandemic further highlights the need for quality affordable homes and, for many people, support to live in them.

At Bolton at Home, we’re committed to making sure that work pays fairly for everybody. One of the ways we do this, and support the local economy, is by paying at least the real Living Wage and encouraging other employers to do the same.

Grants totalling £250,000 are available through Bolton’s Fund for groups helping residents affected by the COVID-19 pandemic to access food and other essentials.

The Bolton’s Fund is an investment programme for the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector in Bolton, bringing together funding from Bolton Council, NHS Bolton Clinical Commissioning Group, Bolton at Home and Bolton CVS. 

It's been Greater Manchester Care Leavers Week (#GMCLW), celebrating the talents and achievements of care leavers. Saeed Atcha is a care leaver from Bolton who was in and out of care from being a baby. He has a message to share.

Property for sale at Blackhorse Close, Blackrod. If you’re interested, please follow this link: https://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-85975069.html.

Property for sale at Lords Stile Lane, Bromley Cross. If you’re interested, please follow this link: https://www.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-85975102.html.

It’s World Homeless Day on Saturday 10 October. It’s a time to reflect on what’s being done to prevent and tackle homelessness, and recognise that more solutions will be needed to help as many people as possible.

We’ve received a housing industry accreditation and been commended for the way we support victims and survivors of domestic abuse.

The social value of Greater Manchester’s housing providers over the last financial year (April 2019 to March 2020) has been published to show the collective value of housing associations to local communities around Greater Manchester.

Our latest annual report is ready to read if you’d like to know about how our range of services performed this last financial year (April 2019 to March 2020) and some ways we’re looking to improve.

It’s full of facts and figures that you can scan through, and it’s split into 16 sections so you can easily explore areas of interest in more detail.

Today (1 October) is the 30th International Day of Older Persons. It's led by the United Nations, is a day for awareness of wellbeing and contributions, and highlights the impact of the Coronavirus pandemic. We say thanks to tenants and residents who've been part of the humanitarian response and we explain what we're doing to help. 

Charities in Bolton can now bid for funding to help improve their digital skills and make their valuable services even more accessible.