Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Westhoughton Town Council is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion within the community of Westhoughton. Whilst the Town Council does not directly provide services, the principal authority of Bolton and other voluntary organisations do provide some support.

Do you need a job?
Contact The Workshop for help with Job Searching and applications, CV Building, Training Courses, Gaining Qualifications, Interview skills and techniques.
Restart – The Workshop

Did you know that if you need any help with accessing anything digital, there is help?

Also, if you need digital access in order to apply for a job, a free SIM is available with 20MB of data (subject to conditions).
Digital Drop In – Bolton Digital, Employment and Skills

Don’t forget that if you are on allow income, you may be eligible for a social tariff – see Ofcom’s website. Social tariffs: Cheaper broadband and phone packages - Ofcom

Do you need some help managing money?

Bolton provide some advice and guidance in managing money. Home – Bolton's Money Skills
If you need a grant to replace an item like a washing machine The Bolton Guild of Help may be able to help. Bolton Guild of Help | Over 100 years of helping people!

Do you urgently need some food?
In Westhoughton there is Westhoughton Community Assist Service that serves our community. Contact them at The John Holt Centre, Birch Avenue Westhoughton BL5 2NR or call 07869696856.
Alternatively, contact a food pantry or foodbank elsewhere – details to be found at Food support | Bolton at Home

Holiday Activities and Food
See the Bolton Website for details of activities - especially during school holidays. Holiday activities and food – Bolton Council

Are you a young person and wanting to get involved in the decision making of your community?
Westhoughton Town Council are in the process of setting up a Senior Youth Council and one for the Primary age group is in place via the local primary schools.
Bolton also have a Youth Council and Youth MPs. There is a Healthy Minds Project and Voice 4 U. Details can be found at Youth voice – Bolton Council

If you are 50+ and want to find out more about keeping fit and healthy, Age UK can offer support and advice. They are located in Victoria Square Bolton. Age UK Bolton - Groups and Community Activities - Bolton CVS
Bolton Council have information: Age Well – Bolton Council

Do you need advice?
Citizens Advice

Do you want to volunteer? Do you want to find an organisation to join?
Look at Bolton CVS: Groups and Community Activities - Bolton CVS

What should I do about Hate Crime? Please report it!
Contact the police (Dial 101 or 999 if someone is at risk of serious harm) or report it online Hate crime – Bolton Council.

The local PCSOs in Westhoughton are always ready to help and support the community. Whatever the crime, it MUST be reported so that they can take any necessary action. There are also regular ‘drop in’ sessions held at The Hub or at The John Holt Community Centre. You can also sign up to Bee in the Loop to receive regular information and advice. Home Page - Bee in the Loop

LGBTQ+
There is a website detailing National support: LGBT Foundation – A national charity with LGBTQ+ health and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do.

544 residents were helped to manage over £2m worth of debt, securing £149K of financial gains

Did You Know?

Using mid 2022 Lower Super Output Areas population estimates:

26% of the Bolton population live in an area that is among the 10% most deprived nationally
45% of the Bolton population live in an area that is among the 20% most deprived nationally.
4% of the Bolton population live in an area that is among the 10% least deprived nationally.
12% of the Bolton population live in an area that is among the 20% least deprived nationally.
Information from Deprivation – Bolton JSNA (2025)

Using mid 2022 Lower Super Output Areas population estimates:

26% of the Bolton population live in an area that is among the 10% most deprived nationally
45% of the Bolton population live in an area that is among the 20% most deprived nationally.
4% of the Bolton population live in an area that is among the 10% least deprived nationally.
12% of the Bolton population live in an area that is among the 20% least deprived nationally.
Information from Deprivation – Bolton JSNA (2025)

Local Welfare Provision spend over £1.2m

3000 children supported through Early Help.

Library – Digital Employment and Skills
355 adults 18+ on a low income received a free SIM providing up to 1 year of free data via the Greater Manchester Databank!