#iwill Week 2025: What Do You Stand For? – An Annual Celebration of Young People, Ambassadors, Changemakers, and Partners Leading Change Across the UK

  1. Genuine Futures
  2. We Shine Any Car (Bolton)

You’re invited!

We’re opening the shutters and rolling out the hoses for a Community Car Wash from £10, delivered by our youth-led enterprise We Shine Any Car at the Young Futures Hub.

When: Mondays and Thursdays 10:00–16:00
Where: Young Futures Hub @ The Scrappers, Metro Business Park, 228 Waterloo St, Bolton BL1 8HU
Cost: Fom £10
Perks: Free tea, coffee & light refreshments all day

Why we’re doing it

This day is about connection, conversations, and community — and giving our young people real-world experience in customer service, teamwork, and enterprise. Every clean helps build skills, confidence, and a brighter future.

What to expect

  • Professional hand wash & valeting by the We Shine Any Car team
  • Free tea, coffee & light refreshments while you wait
  • Meet the young crew: our cheesecake entrepreneur, community youth-voice champion, in-house artist, and car-cleaning team
  • Booking required — you must book using the form below
  • Family-friendly atmosphere

Book your Carwash slot (limited availability)

    I agree to the event T&Cs and understand photography/videography may be in use.

    Booking is essential. Reserve your slot here:
    https://genuinefutures.co.uk/free-community-car-wash-we-shine-any-car

    Pay It Forward (optional)

    If you’d like to support the Hub and help fund training, kit, and progression pathways, you can “buy me a car wash” for someone else or donate any amount: https://genuinefutures.co.uk/we-shine-any-car-fundraising-campaign

    Accessibility & practical info

    • Free on-site parking at The Scrappers
    • Step-free access to the Hub
    • Typical wash time: 20–30 mins per car (varies by vehicle/queue)
    • Photography notice: We may capture photos/video to celebrate the day. If you’d prefer not to be filmed/photographed, please tell us at check-in.

    About We Shine Any Car & the Young Futures Hub

    We Shine Any Car is Bolton’s first youth-led car care enterprise, based at the Young Futures Hub — a safe, open-door space where young people (12–25, including SEND, care-experienced and NEET) learn enterprise, employability, and life skills.

    Regular opening: Mondays & Thursdays, 10am–4pm.

    Partners & thanks

    Huge thanks to our community of supporters and visitors who make days like this possible. If you’re a business and want to get involved (equipment sponsorships, placements, themed days like Ladies’ Day / Lads & Dads / Senior Citizens), come down for a chat.

    FAQ

    Do I need to book?

    Yes — booking is essential via our online form.

    Can schools bring a small group?

    Yes — email us first so we can coordinate arrival times and supervision.

    What should I bring?

    Just your keys and a smile. We provide everything else (plus the brew).

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