What do we do?
We Transform Lives.
We transform lives by creating a safe and welcoming space where individuals can connect and share issues. Our activities bring people together for conversation, encouragement, and a sense of belonging. Like a family, we stand by each other — offering guidance, understanding, and a helping hand whenever needed. You’re never alone with Transforming Lives.
Physical activity & Wellbeing:
Physical activity is a proven way to improve mental health, reduce stress, and build resilience. It boosts mood and motivation while helping to combat anxiety and depression.
Meet and Eat:
Our Meet and Eat isn’t just about food — although the food is pretty amazing — it’s about being in a friendly environment of support, and meaningful connections, so we can move lives forward, together.
Monday
Boxing:
12pm-1pm @ Elite Boxing Gym, Wordsworth Mill, Wordsworth St, Halliwell, Bolton, BL1 3ND
Men’s Health and Wellbeing Support Group:
6.30pm-8pm (every other week) @ Highfield Hall Community Centre, Marsh Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0AW
Tuesday
Open Age Football and Walking Football:
10am-11am @ Burnden Park Sports Facility, Croft Lane, Burnden, Bolton, BL3 2RS
Meet and Eat:
6pm-8pm, on the last Tuesday of every month @ New Bury UCAN Centre, 53 George St, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 9PU
Wednesday
Gym Session:
11am-12pm @ Warrior Gym, Brownlow Business Park, Halliwell, Bolton, BL1 3HW
Thursday
Open Age Football and Walking Football:
10am-11am @ Burnden Park Sports Facility, Croft Lane, Burnden, Bolton BL3 2RS
Drop-in (social activities and advice services):
11am @ Burnden Park Sports Complex, Croft Lane Bolton
Friday
Open Age Football and Walking Football:
10am-11am @ Burnden Park Sports Facility, Croft Lane, Burnden, Bolton BL3 2RS
Boxing:
7pm @ Elite Boxing Gym, Wordsworth Mill, Wordsworth St, Halliwell, Bolton, BL1 3ND
Weekends
Various activities such as cycling, walking, fishing, outdoor swimming.
Services and Support
Citizen’s Advice
Benefits, community care, debt, energy, housing and money advice.
www.cabb.org.uk
Adviceline: 0808 278 7804
Universal Credit support: 0800 144 8444
Farnworth Baptist Church (The Well)
Money advice, benefit checks, benefit applications, help finding a job, English as a second language classes, wellbeing support.
Drop-in: Tues and Fri 10am-12pm
Welfare advice: 01204 951001
Debt advice: 07539 781 775
Bolton’s Money Skills
Finances, high energy costs, budgeting guidance, debts, energy.
Money advice/debt: 01204 332916
[email protected]
www.boltonmoneyskills.org.uk
Bolton Council Welfare Rights
Help with benefit reconsiderations and appeals.
Tel: 01204 333820
www.gmpa.link/BWR
Mcr Refugee Support Network
Help asylum seekers and refugees get support.
Tel: 0161 868 0777
www.gmpa.link/MRSN
Cost of living support
Age Uk (Bolton)
Advice to over 50s on all benefits issues, housing options, social care.
Tel: 01204 382411
Bolton at Home
Provides assistance to tenants inc debt, income maximising, benefit applications and budgeting.
Tel: 01204 328000
Credit Unions
Savings accounts and low-cost loans.
www.gmpa.link/CU
Endeavour
Services and support to anyone affected by domestic violence or abuse.
Tel: 01204 394842
Achieve Recovery Services
Substance misuse treatment and recovery services.
www.gmmh.nhs.uk/achieve
Tel: 01204 483090
Chapter One
Information to help understand the causes of gambling harm and where to access help.
www.chapter-one.org
Bolton Housing Options
Advice to people threatened with homelessness or about to become homeless.
[email protected]
Tel: 01204 335900
Bolton Talking Therapies
Help with depression, anxiety and stress for ages 16+.
Tel: 01204 483100
Free 24/7 Mental Health Crisis Line for all ages
NHS service for anyone worried about their mental health.
Tel: 0800 953 0285