SEVEN Bolton-based organisations have been awarded Investors in People accreditation at a champagne reception hosted by Business Link North Manchester.

Framed certificates were presented at the Village Hotel in Bury to Focus Training, Bolton Council's Department of Education & Culture, Good & Tillotson, Bolton School Nursery, Thornleigh Salesian College, St John The Evangelist School and Bentleys.

The presentations were made by Roger Hinchliffe, chairman of Business Link North Manchester.

The event celebrated the achievements of 36 organisations throughout Bolton, Wigan, Bury, Rochdale and Oldham who had made a commitment to developing their employees and organisations through the Investors in People framework.

Following an introduction by Peter Morton, Chief Executive of Business Link North Manchester, Stephen Reubens of Space Housing gave a talk on moving forward after recognition.

Peter Morton, fifth left, is pictured with representatives of the successful firms and organisations.