Tony Cottam – UCAN Centre Manager
E-Mail – tony.cottam@boltonathome.org.uk
Carl Monk – UCAN Project Officer
E-Mail – carl.monk@boltonathome.org.uk
Rosanne Podmore – UCAN Project Officer
E-mail – rosanne.podmore@boltonathome.org.uk
Call us on: 01204 333 662
Breightmet UCAN Centre, 33 New Lane, Breightmet, Bolton, BL2 5BN
Bus service: 561 and 562 Download the bus map here
Opening times and activities
Monday
9.00 – 12.30
Free open IT access – Anyone is welcome to use our FREE IT facilities to search for jobs, pay bills, create documents and surf the internet. We also have a printing and copying service available.
Citizens Advice Bureau drop in service – CAB offer a free confidential money advice service and one to one support to tenants who have debt or welfare issues. CAB provides help with benefit enquiries, employment, housing, family and relationships issues. They also deal with any benefit enquiries and can work out if you qualify for any benefits, grants, discounts or services.
1.30 – 4.00
Basic IT training courses – Improve your IT skills and learn how to use your keyboard and mouse, navigate the internet, set up an email account and use online searches and public services.
Tuesday
9.00 – 12.30
Free open IT access – Anyone is welcome to use our FREE IT facilities to search for jobs, pay bills, create documents and surf the internet. We also have a printing and copying service available.
Bolton at Home’s Financial Inclusion Officer – Our Financial Inclusion Officer offers a free confidential money advice service and one to one support to tenants who have debt or welfare issues. We can help you maximise your income, reduce your outgoings, prioritise your debts, negotiate with your creditors and deal with any court papers you receive. To book an appointment please contact Carl on 01204 333 662
1.30 – 4.00
Employment work club – We provide FREE one to one support to people who are looking for work. We can help you create a CV, create a Cover Letter, fill in an application form, search and apply for jobs, attach documents to your email to apply for jobs and give you the latest recruitment information.
National Careers Service – provides information, careers and skills advice to fit your individual needs. Help is available online, or with one of our career advisors over the phone or face to face. To book an appointment please contact Rosanne or Carl on 01204 333 662
Wednesday
9.30 – 12.30
Hoot credit union – Save, borrow and plan for tomorrow with Hoot – Bolton’s credit union! Hoot offers low affordable loans, safe and secure savings and access to discounted electrical goods.
1.30 – 4.00 CLOSED
Thursday
9.00 – 12.30
Free open IT access – Anyone is welcome to use our FREE IT facilities to search for jobs, pay bills, create documents and surf the internet. We also have a printing and copying service available.
1.30 – 4.00
Free open IT access – Anyone is welcome to use our FREE IT facilities to search for jobs, pay bills, create documents and surf the internet. We also have a printing and copying service available.
Addiction Dependency Solutions (ADS) – ADS work with individuals, families and communities that are affected by drug or alcohol addiction. ADS provides a FREE, confidential and non-judgemental advice / treatment service for those that are affected by drug and alcohol issues.
Friday
9.00 – 12.30
Free open IT access – Anyone is welcome to use our FREE IT facilities to search for jobs, pay bills, create documents and surf the internet. We also have a printing and copying service available.
Bolton at Home’s Financial Inclusion Officer – Our Financial Inclusion Officer offers a free confidential money advice service and one to one support to tenants who have debt or welfare issues. We can help you maximise your income, reduce your outgoings, prioritise your debts, negotiate with your creditors and deal with any court papers you receive. To book an appointment please contact Carl on 01204 333 662
1.30 – 4.00 CLOSED
Community Activities
Knit N Natter and craft Sessions – It’s all about having fun, learning new skills and meeting
new people. Everyone welcome, bring your friends, tea and cake provided. For more
information contact Rosanne on 01204 333 662.
Red Lane food growing plots – Have a grow and save money on your food bill! If you would like to have a go at growing your own fruit and veg with help and advice, Breightmet UCAN is running a Community Food Growing Project on Red Lane and has plots available for local residents. If you are interested or would like to find out more contact Tony on
01204 333 662
Breightmet estate walkabouts – Why not join in our estate walkabouts and make a
difference in your local community. Have a say on the issues that affect you the most. For
more information contact Carl on 01204 333 662.
Family Finance Fair, Breightmet UCAN Centre, 10 April 2013.
Leverhulme Children’s Centre
Breightmet UCAN is carrying out a number of outreach services at Leverhulme Childrens
Centre. Our Employment Workclub is there every Monday from 10-12. Citizens Advice
Bureau are there every Thursday from 10-12 and Hoot Credit Union are there every
Thursday from 10-12. To find out more about any of our outreach services please contact
Carl or Rosanne on 01204 333 662.