Skipton Building Society has launched its annual community giving scheme, where people in Bolton can vote for three charities.

This year, the scheme is set to donate double the amount of last year, with £164,000 being shared between 246 charities across the UK.

Bolton Adult Autism Support playing cards in 2021Bolton Adult Autism Support playing cards in 2021

Each of the 82 branches of the building society has selected three charities within 20 miles of the branch.

The charities were selected with the help of customers.

Staff and volunteers at Bolton Hospice in 2023Staff and volunteers at Bolton Hospice in 2023 (Image: Bolton Hospice)

The three charities selected in Bolton are Bolton Adult Autism Support, Bolton Toy Library, and Bolton Hospice.

From Monday, October 7, customers at the Bolton branch will have the chance to vote for one of these three charities.

Families at Bolton Toy Library in 2023Families at Bolton Toy Library in 2023 (Image: Bolton Toy Library)

Voting will end on Friday, November 1.

The charities will be awarded the following amounts based on the votes they receive: £1,000 for first place, £600 for second place, and £400 for third place.

Abigail Wallbank, Skipton’s group social impact senior specialist, said: "At Skipton, we’re passionate about supporting the local communities where our members live and work.

"Doubling our donation amounts this year allows us to make an even greater difference to the local charities that mean so much to our customers.

"We’re proud to offer them the opportunity to have a direct say in where our funding goes and look forward to seeing the positive impact these donations will have in the Bolton area."

To vote for a charity, or find more information, please visit your local Skipton branch.