Bolton Interfaith Council

The Bolton Neighbourhood Challenge is a project being managed by Bolton Interfaith Council and is being delivered in partnership with UnLtd (Foundation for Social Entrepreneurs) and NESTA (National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts). The programme offers Awards of between £500 and £5000 to entrepreneurial individuals who have innovative ideas on developing projects that address social issues in the ward areas of Rumworth, Halliwell and Great Lever in Bolton. The programme aims to motivate a diverse range of people to get involved in leading change in these areas.
 
Awards are for people who are aged 16 and over; live in the UK; individuals or part of an informal partnership (max 2 people); must not be part of an established organisation. The projects must benefit the public or community in the target areas; offer a learning opportunity for the Applicant; be a new initiative; be an entrepreneurial solution to a social problem; and instigate social impact or social change.
 

Successful applicants will receive full support to manage and deliver their projects as well as receiving coaching and mentoring; access to pro bono support from local business mentors; information on other funding sources; access to networking days and training; online tools and resources.
 

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS PROJECT ARE NOW CLOSED