Bolton’s brightest community for creative innovation
We are The Wellsprings. A hub for curiosity and the new home of innovation for Bolton’s up-and-coming creatively focused and technology driven businesses.
A brand-new workspace for incubating Bolton's most innovative start-ups and growing businesses.
Whether you’re looking for your first office or an inspiring desk space for occasional working, our flexible workspaces are perfectly designed for the evolving needs of Bolton’s technology sector and creative businesses. Join us on September 1st 2025, as we open our doors to Bolton’s business community.
Our doors are now open
We help Bolton’s up and coming businesses develop, grow, and thrive in their hometown.
Nestled in the heart of Bolton’s town centre, surrounded by stunning architecture and a rich tapestry of history, The Wellsprings is the launchpad for creative collaboration and community building.
Joining us means becoming part of something truly special. We’re all about fostering a vibrant space where ambitious minds connect, inspire, and empower each other.
A brand new community for creative innovation
Business and innovation support, events and networking to supercharge your business growth.
Our doors are now open
By joining The Wellsprings’ community, you get more than just a place to work. With in-house support from our dedicated innovation team and access to a programme of events and workshops, you’ll have the resources and tools you need to take your business to the next level.
- Seamless links with Business Bolton and other regional business support organisations
- Tap into and influence the skilled talent pool at the University of Bolton and Bolton College to enable your business to grow
- World-class ‘wrap-around’ support for growing businesses
- Funding opportunities, networking events, collaboration, and learning
- Access to our national network of more than 850 SMEs with support from business growth and innovation experts
Cultivate creativity and entrepreneurship in a flexible workspace that suits your style. Welcome to The Wellsprings.
- 1-2-1 business support
- Secure 24/7 access
- Secure bike storage
- Nearby car parking
- Excellent transport links
- Communal kitchens
- Free events and workshops
- Business lounge and breakout spaces
- Meeting rooms
- Staffed reception
- Business Growth and Innovation Support Team
Meet the team
Ian Balderson
Innovation Director for The Wellsprings
Ian has a wide range of experience with a number of senior roles including 30 years with Barclays Bank where he headed up and supported the teams responsible for leading the personal and business customer across Greater Manchester.
Towards the end of his Barclays career, Ian led a programme working alongside the corporate division supporting larger clients both in private and public sectors with Digital Transformation acting as a consultant to help shape the strategy and assess the impact any transformation would have with both end users and their workforce. Since leaving the finance sector, Ian has created a programme to enable innovation within the Pharmacy sector, identifying, designing and overseeing development and testing of SaaS products to improve the sector and enable the smaller pharmacy to innovate in the same way as it’s larger competition. Directly prior to joining OIS, Ian headed up project management and implementation integrating products into Legal firms both in the UK and USA.
Nick Brushett
Centre Manager for The Wellsprings
Nick’s career has taken him across various industries and continents, and he spent nearly 8 amazing years in Africa, fine-tuning his skills in building rapport, effective communication, and creating lasting relationships.
Nick’s all about excellence, with over 20 years experience in customer-facing roles, including almost a decade in the not-for-profit sector. Nick loves developing and nurturing partnerships and always pays attention to the little details, which helps him consistently deliver results that go above and beyond expectations.
Ineta Kacinskiene
Assistant Centre Manager for The Wellsprings
Ineta brings over 13 years of dedicated experience in the catering industry, including nearly a decade with Booking.com, where she honed her skills in customer service and operations.
Her extensive background has equipped her with a strong foundation in planning and delivering high-quality service, management, and creating memorable experiences for her customers. Originally from Lithuania and calling the UK home since 2012, Ineta has a true passion for creativity and thrives on transforming environments to enhance customer satisfaction.
Jemima Binnall
Customer Experience Assistant for The Wellsprings
Bolton born and bred, and a World Champion Dancer with her twin sister! Jemima has spent the past 4 years working in customer facing roles across hospitality, retail and dental practices.
Jemima has a passion for fashion and loves to create content on social media where she currently has over 60k followers and has produced reels that have amassed an impressed 1 million views!
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