Bolton Toy Library
Address: based at Harvey Start Well Centre, Shaw Street,, Bolton, BL3 6HU
Tel: 01204395079
Email: boltontoylibrary@yahoo.co.uk
Website: http://www.boltontoylibrary.org
Who the organisation is for: Carers, Children with Additional Needs, Families (Parents and Children Together), Looked-After Children and Young People, Men and Women, Older people, Parents/Single Parents, Young Children (aged 0 -12), People affected by Domestic Abuse and Violence, People identifying as LGBTQ+, People from minority ethnic communities, People experiencing housing issues, People experiencing mental health issues, People experiencing Unemployment, People with learning disabilities, People with physical disabilities, Refugees and asylum seekers, Service and ex-service people, Victims / survivors of crime, Tenants and residents
Where the organisation operates: Unsure
The organisation’s themes: Being Included/Social Inclusion, Emotional Wellbeing, Equality and Diversity, Health, Mental Wellbeing, Play and Children's Activities, Support for People with Learning Disabilities, Support for People with Physical Disabilities, Supporting Public Services
Organisation Description: Bolton Toy Library is a registered charity established in 1981. We provide a warm welcome to children (0-5 years) (some older children 5-7 if funding provides) and their families. Our aim is to provide therapeutic play opportunities to aid development, improve emotional wellbeing for children, support Perinatal parents 0-2 years to meet others, share their circumstances whilst gaining support from sensitve staff and volunteers. We support children with special educational needs, disabilities and additional needs or those without a diagnosis, by offering one to one sessions, access to our multi-sensory room, we loan a quality range of specialised resources in the home or setting. We offer weekly loans of free toys, books, active toys, construction including our bespoke Emotional wellbeing kits to help children learn to cope with challenges; separated families, bereavement, anxieties and other cicumstances. Volunteers are welcome to assist us on delivering our stay, play and learn sessions - take a look at our website for more details. A Warm Welcome is waiting for you.
