A business transformation consultancy, a commercial design agency, and a Polish translations service are amongst the newest users of The Wellsprings, which is now at 50% occupancy within months of opening.
Four new businesses have moved into The Wellsprings in the last quarter, taking its total to 19. Recent additions include Partomer, Redef1ne and Clever Night Owl, as well as Head Forward Consulting, which provides bespoke recruitment solutions across multiple sectors.
The team behind The Wellsprings – which officially opened in November 2025 – says the continued growth in new occupiers reflects the strength of the collaborative environment within the space and its growing reputation among Bolton’s business community.
Kirsty Humphries, centre manager for The Wellsprings, said: “Reaching 50% occupancy is a significant milestone for The Wellsprings and a real reflection of the vision we set out with. From day one, our aim was to create a workspace that is not only high quality, but genuinely welcoming, collaborative and supportive for businesses of all sizes.
“It’s incredibly encouraging to see such a strong and diverse mix of organisations now calling The Wellsprings home. The energy within the building is growing every day, with businesses actively connecting, sharing ideas and making full use of the space, whether through events, partnerships or simply being part of a vibrant working environment.
“What’s particularly rewarding is that the community taking shape here truly reflects Bolton’s innovative, ambitious and supportive spirit. Interest is still building around The Wellsprings, and we have lots more enquiries coming in, so we’re excited to build on this momentum and welcome even more local businesses in the months ahead.”
Oli Wall (pictured), delivery director for Partomer, said: “We initially booked meeting rooms at The Wellsprings and were so impressed we quickly decided to take a permanent space.
“The modern aesthetic and central location were key draws, but it was the fresh, vibrant feel and strong sense of community that really stood out. Since moving in, that has only been reinforced, with regular networking and knowledge-sharing creating a constant energy and making it easy to feel part of something from day one.
“Looking ahead, we see real value in being part of a collaborative business hub in the North West, where we can both benefit from local expertise and contribute our own, and with high-quality facilities and a supportive team, it’s somewhere we would strongly recommend to any business looking to grow.”
The Wellsprings, which officially opened in September, is a new flexible office, meeting room and co-working innovation space based in the heart of Bolton town centre. It boasts a wealth of high-quality features, including a welcoming business lounge, fully kitted meeting rooms and a relaxing wellness space.
Users of The Wellsprings receive the support of in-house innovation director Ian Balderson, who provides growth and innovation coaching and support to businesses who use the space.
Businesses also benefit from a growing programme of networking events and workshops, as well as access to The Wire, a new digital platform that aims to connect people to others in the network of Oxford Innovation Space, which manages The Wellsprings on behalf of Bolton Council. Flexible workspace packages are available, designed to suit businesses at all stages of growth.
The Wellsprings renovation was backed by £6.9 million from the Towns Fund with a further £1.4 million from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
