The leadership of a Bolton charity which brings joy to people across the town has dedicated a prestigious award to its volunteers. CreateBolton, based at the Claremont Church on Bark Street, is a Christian charity which supports often isolated and lonely people, connecting them with each other and enabling them to live more purposeful lives in their communities. The charity has a mission to see people in "creationships" that make a lasting difference to provide a positive physical, emotional, and spiritual transformation to lives of people across the borough.
CreateBolton was established in its original form Cafe Create in 2012 and formally became a registered charity with the charity commission in 2013, changing status to become a charitable incorporated organisation in 2018. The Bolton News reported at the beginning of this year that the charity received The King's Award for Voluntary Service , the highest award a local voluntary group can receive in the UK, and equivalent to an MBE. Last month, CreateBolton was presented with the award.
Inside the award ceremony at the monastery (Image: CreateBolton) Andrew Kilpatrick, lead officer at the charity. said: "We were successful in being awarded the King's Award for Voluntary Service. Read more: Bolton Christian charity's efforts for 10 years of service received royal recognition Read more: The history behind the creation of a Bolton Christian charity Read more: How a 'café with a difference' is bringing joy to the lives of pe.