Community

Lasting community benefits

Hulton Park is committed to delivering lasting community benefits that go far beyond sport. From creating jobs and apprenticeships for young people to promoting equality, diversity, and social inclusion, the project aims to foster opportunities for all. With initiatives tackling inactivity, supporting mental health, and providing safe spaces for education and wellbeing, Hulton Park will serve as a hub for growth, connectivity, and community pride, ensuring a positive impact across Bolton and the wider region.

  • Social Inclusion
  • Jobs That Matter – 60% entry-level roles to boost youth employment.
  • Volunteer Power – 1,500 roles for skills and community impact.
  • Education Legacy – Golf in schools for confidence and lifelong activity.
  • Trafford Golf Centre, also owned and managed by Peel, is already a pioneer in completing inclusivity, focusing on the non-golfer, rather than those already connected to the game it is leading the way on setting a benchmark for diversity and inclusion in the sport.
  • Community, Health & Wellbeing
  • Greenspace for All – New parkland, trails, and connectivity.
  • Wellbeing First – Tackling inactivity, promoting mental health, and community pride
  • Pretoria Pitt Memorial – A larger, enhanced memorial garden dedicated to honouring the memory of the men and boys who tragically lost their lives in the Pretoria Pit disaster. This space will serve as a place of remembrance, reflection, and respect for the community’s heritage, ensuring their sacrifice is never forgotten.
  • National & Regional Focus
  • Driving Growth Across the North – From Bolton to Wigan, the Ryder Cup powers regeneration and investment.
  • Scaling Nationwide Impact – Working with UK Sport, England Golf, and national partners.
  • Young People
  • Creating Opportunities for Youth – 30% of jobs and apprenticeships for 15–25 year olds.
  • Active Futures – Tackling inactivity: only 63% of GM children hit 30 mins daily (vs 69% nationally).
  • Legacy for Schools & Clubs – Safe spaces, programmes with Bolton Lads & Girls Club and Bolton Together.
  • Equality & Diversity
  • Golf for All – Engaging BAME, disabled, and low-income communities.
  • Inclusive Design – Supporting GM’s “Active Design” vision for health and wellbeing.
  • Women's Sport
  • Closing the Gap – GM’s gender inactivity gap (2.5%) beats the national average (1.7%).
  • Championing Women in Golf – New venue, academy, and dedicated leadership.