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Introducing The Wellbeing Offer @ BLGC! We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our new Wellbeing Programme at BLGC, starting this January! Are you or do you know a young person who is seeking support, needing a check-in to refocus, or simply wanting to connect and explore strategies for your wellbeing? We’ve designed a variety of sessions to meet your needs and help you thrive. Programme Highlights 📅 Weekly Wellbeing Drop-in Sessions Every Tuesday | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM 📅 Bookable 1:1 Appointments Every Tuesday | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (20-minute sessions in-person or via phone) 📧 Contact Wellbeingprojects@blgc.co.uk for details. Monthly Thematic Sessions First Tuesday – Let’s Thrive Together Resilience workshops and drop-ins to build skills and support wellbeing. Second Tuesday – Creative Coping & Distraction Techniques Learn strategies for suicide prevention and building inner strength. Third Tuesday – 5 Ways to Wellbeing Explore simple, effective methods to enhance mental health and happiness. Fourth Tuesday – Peer Support Listening Lounge A space for young people to share their experiences, offer feedback, and influence future themes. Join us to take proactive steps toward your wellbeing in a supportive and collaborative environment. 📩 Have questions or want to learn more? Contact us at Wellbeingprojects@blgc.co.uk. #WellbeingProject #MentalHealthSupport #BLGC #ResilienceWorkshops #WellbeingAtBLGC #Support #Thrive #MentalHealthMatters

Introducing The Wellbeing Offer @ BLGC! We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our new Wellbeing Programme at BLGC, starting this January! Are you or do you know a young person who is seeking support, needing a check-in to refocus, or simply wanting to connect and explore strategies for your wellbeing? We’ve designed a variety of sessions to meet your needs and help you thrive. Programme Highlights 📅 Weekly Wellbeing Drop-in Sessions Every Tuesday | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM 📅 Bookable 1:1 Appointments Every Tuesday | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (20-minute sessions in-person or via phone) 📧 Contact Wellbeingprojects@blgc.co.uk for details. Monthly Thematic Sessions First Tuesday – Let’s Thrive Together Resilience workshops and drop-ins to build skills and support wellbeing. Second Tuesday – Creative Coping & Distraction Techniques Learn strategies for suicide prevention and building inner strength. Third Tuesday – 5 Ways to Wellbeing Explore simple, effective methods to enhance mental health and happiness. Fourth Tuesday – Peer Support Listening Lounge A space for young people to share their experiences, offer feedback, and influence future themes. Join us to take proactive steps toward your wellbeing in a supportive and collaborative environment. 📩 Have questions or want to learn more? Contact us at Wellbeingprojects@blgc.co.uk. #WellbeingProject #MentalHealthSupport #BLGC #ResilienceWorkshops #WellbeingAtBLGC #Support #Thrive #MentalHealthMatters

For many, this may not feel like the most wonderful time of the year... We understand that the festive season can bring extra financial and emotional pressures. If you, or someone you know, is finding things tough, please know that help is available. Here are some incredible organisations offering support during this time of year 💛 If you are a young person/adult and live in Greater Manchester and feel you need urgent mental health support, please contact one of these 24/7 crisis lines – they’re available to anyone of any age 0800 953 0285 (freephone) If there is an immediate risk to life you should call 999 Online support within Greater Manchester Kooth (10-25) www.kooth.com/ Resources, online community, message facility & online chat with the Kooth team SilverCloud: unsupported offer (16+) Online support for anxiety and depression tinyurl.com/2p8mdh3p Be Kind To My Mind for local and national resources and services https://lnkd.in/gbCgn6i8 Living Life to the Full (16+) Online support for anxiety and depression tinyurl.com/bdh7fs8z No one should feel alone during the holidays—reaching out can make all the difference. Let’s continue to support each other this season. PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide Mind Samaritans Campaign Against Living Miserably Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust #Support #MentalHealth #CommunityCare #BLGC

A Christmas Message from Emma Hutchinson & the BLGC Team 🎄 As we approach the festive holidays, I want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible year we’ve had and extend a heartfelt thank you to our patrons, supporters, staff, and volunteers. Your unwavering commitment, enthusiasm, and energy for BLGC have been nothing short of remarkable. While 2024 presented its challenges, we faced them head-on with creativity, resilience, and the strength of our partnerships. Together, we’ve accomplished so much, and I couldn’t be prouder of our brilliant team! This year has been nothing short of incredible at BLGC, filled with milestones and meaningful achievements that we are so proud of. We launched our alternative education programme, introduced a robust training matrix and PDR process to support our amazing staff, and went above and beyond in securing grants, attracting new patrons, and retaining our loyal supporters. Our BLGC family grew stronger as we welcomed vital new volunteers, hosted impactful fundraising events, and supported over 1,200 young people through TYS, with more than 1,000 participating in competitive sports. Along the way, we delivered over 13,000 meals, provided 5,000+ hours of youth work, and kept our facilities in top-notch condition. On the innovation front, we successfully implemented systems like Salesforce, Inventory, and Team Fee Pay to enhance our efficiency. These achievements were only possible because of your hard work, dedication, and passion for making a difference in the lives of children and young people in Bolton. As we look ahead to 2025, I’m confident that together, we will continue to overcome challenges, forge new partnerships, and build on the incredible foundation we’ve set. 🌟 Thank you for all you do. You should be immensely proud of what we’ve achieved this year. I wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas, a Happy New Year, and all the best for 2025. With gratitude, Emma Hutchinson #ThankYou #TeamBLGC #CommunityImpact #YouthWork #ChristmasMessage

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A massive thank you to Karl Tucker and the incredible team at Excotek for supporting BLGC’s Winter Appeal for the second year running! Your generous donation of Excotek Touch Pads will make a huge difference to our young people. Technology poverty is a significant challenge, and these devices will not only provide hours of fun but also support their education and learning. We’re so grateful for your kindness and continued support! 💙 #ThankYou #MakingADifference #BLGC

A huge BLGC thank you to the wonderful team at PMJ Capital for their incredibly generous donation. Thank you for coming to Infinity to see us and we look forward to continuing our partnership in 2025. A very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all the team at BLGC! #PMJCapital #Partnership #ThankYou

A Magical Experience for Our Young Carers ✨❄️ Last weekend, our incredible BLGC Young Carers had the opportunity to experience the magic of Disney on Ice at the AO Arena. From spectacular performances to unforgettable moments, it was a brilliant day full of smiles! We want to say a huge thank you to Rakem Group Ltd and Mistoria Estate Agents for their kindness in donating their arena boxes, making this amazing experience possible. At BLGC, we know how tough life can be for young carers. They balance responsibilities at home far beyond their years, often missing out on the fun and freedom that other young people take for granted. Trips like these give them a chance to step away from their challenges, feel like an everyday young person, and create lasting memories. We are proud to support these remarkable young people and provide opportunities to bring joy into their lives. Thank you again to Rakem Ltd and Mistoria Estate Agents for making this possible! 🎉 #BLGC #YoungCarers #DisneyOnIce #ThankYou #SupportingYoungPeople #MakingMemories #CommunityKindness

For many, this may not feel like the most wonderful time of the year... We understand that the festive season can bring extra financial and emotional pressures. If you, or someone you know, is finding things tough, please know that help is available. Here are some incredible organisations offering support during this time of year 💛 If you are a young person/adult and live in Greater Manchester and feel you need urgent mental health support, please contact one of these 24/7 crisis lines – they’re available to anyone of any age 0800 953 0285 (freephone) If there is an immediate risk to life you should call 999 Online support within Greater Manchester Kooth (10-25) www.kooth.com/ Resources, online community, message facility & online chat with the Kooth team SilverCloud: unsupported offer (16+) Online support for anxiety and depression tinyurl.com/2p8mdh3p Be Kind To My Mind for local and national resources and services https://lnkd.in/gbCgn6i8 Living Life to the Full (16+) Online support for anxiety and depression tinyurl.com/bdh7fs8z No one should feel alone during the holidays—reaching out can make all the difference. Let’s continue to support each other this season. PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide Mind Samaritans Campaign Against Living Miserably Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust #Support #MentalHealth #CommunityCare #BLGC