As a registered charity fundraising is a vital part of our work to ensure delivery of projects is maintained and so we can expand to meet local demands/needs as they evolve.
The Trust provides activities which benefit 67,000 children per year, working with 150 schools and providing in excess of 5000 hours of community work annually. We currently deliver under 4 main strands: participation, education, community cohesion and health. All of the projects within these areas are funded differently by both national and local funders.
Current Funders Include:
The Premier League Community Fund
The PLCF fund a number of projects across all departments including health, participation, community cohesion and education. They are one of our main funders and support our charity massively
The Big Lottery Fund
The Big Lottery Fund support our Positive Chances protect which works with young people who are looked after in Bolton. It engages young people in a wide range of positive activities and also focuses on educational attainment and self confidence
Lloyds TSB Foundation
The Lloyds TSB Foundation support our Kickz project which is delivered at Castle Hill in the Tonge Moor area of Bolton. The project engages with young people between the ages of 12-18 and delivers a wide range of activities such as sports, educational workshops and qualifictaions
Bolton CVS
Bolton CVS have supported a number of small projects over a period of time with the latest being some disability football delivery which was a huge success
Sportivate
Sportivate currently fund some of our participation delivery including hockey and girls football with the aim of increasing opportunities and creating links into continued participation with local clubs
"Inspiring People, Creating Chances, Changing Lives"
One Bolton 5k Run 2012
The One Bolton 5k is a partnership between The Bolton Wanderers Community Trust, Bolton Council and Active Synergy. One Bolton is a community cohesion initiative that aims to bring Bolton together to celebrate its diverse community and embrace equality through partners that are working together for the good of the community. This event sees the people of Bolton taking part and raising money for all sorts of worthy causes personal to themselves. To find out more click here
Please visit the charity's Just Giving page www.justgiving.com/bwct/donate if you would like to make a donation to Bolton Wanderers Community Trust. You can make a one off or monthly donation from as little as £2.00.
If you would like any further information on donating, sponsoring or funding a project please contact Jayne Jackson or Ian Laithwaite at Bolton Wanderers Community Trust on 01204 673790.