We were formally established in June 2019, growing out of the work of Bolton Station Community Development Partnership. The CRP aims to take a more strategic approach with a strong emphasis on promoting social inclusion and community cohesion, particularly through arts-related activities. The CRP aims to build on the successful work of the Bolton Station Community Development Partnership, particularly in the area of arts and social inclusion. It is intended to spread the successful approach of the CDP to other locations but also provide the necessary resources to further to extend community-based activities at Bolton itself, in collaboration with the Station CDP and the University of Bolton.
At the moment we are an unincorporated voluntary association. However we are planning to move towards a more formal legal structure. We are being advised by Bolton CVS, the Association of Community Rail Partnerships and our solicitor, Michael Morgan
Our supporting organisations include:
- Northern
- Network Rail
- Transport for Greater Manchester
- Community Rail Lancashire
- Bolton Community and Voluntary Services
- TransPennine Express
- CrossCountry
- Avanti West Coast
- Bolton Council
- Bolton at Home
- Bolton City of Sanctuary
- Bolton Hindu Forum
- On the Out (working with ex-offenders)
We have a management committee which is wholly voluntary. The officers are:
Chair: Paul Salveson
Secretary: Julie Levy
Vice-Chair: Richard Watts
Treasurer: Richard Walker
