Welcome
Halton and St Helens is packed full of amazing people working together to tackle the issues that affect our community: from food poverty to mental health.
Our member organisations make a difference to thousands of people every single day and HSHVCA supports them with invaluable training, advice and representation.
We provide them with practical help that could help your organisation thrive, too - from support in recruiting and managing volunteers, raising funds, to advice on governance and setting up financial systems.
We are proud to connect more than 2,500 charities, community groups and social enterprises with the thousands of people who need them.
Find out how you can tap into our wealth of knowledge and experience - whether you are an organisation or a resident of Halton or St Helens looking to access some of the best services and groups.
Activities Directory
There is always something going on in Halton and St Helens and this is the best place to find out what’s what.
Halton and St Helens: search our community directory
What do you love doing? What do you need help with? Want to make new friends or learn new skills? Or simply want to be part of the community?
We have something for everyone right here in our extensive community directory
It makes it easy for you to navigate the huge amount of organisations that make Halton and St Helens such great places to live.
Recent Updates
Sun Protection Workshops
A sun safety photo booth is the centrepiece of a new campaign raising awareness of skin cancer – an ever-increasing health problem in the North West. The Ultra Violet (UV) photo booth shows people how they can better apply sun… more…Social Investment Fund - Funding To Support Youth Work
Exciting news! Better Youth Spaces fund launches today Better Youth Spaces is £30.5m of capital grants funded by the UK Government and administered by Social Investment Business to help youth organisations to better support… more…Make a Greener Difference with National Lottery Funding
The National Lottery Awards for All England – Environment programme is here to support groups wanting to make a green difference in their community. This funding opportunity offers grants of £300 to £20,000 for projects that meet… more…Recently added activities
There is always something going on in Halton and St Helens and this is the best place to find out what’s what.
Crafts and Games Social Group
Informal group for adults to enjoy crafts, board games and socialising. All welcome. Free of charge. We meet every Thursday from 10:30 am - 3:00 pm, except in August, and refreshments are available.
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Looking to clear your head, meet others, or simply get moving in good company?
Join us for our new …SPACE Walks, in collaboration with Active Halton.
These walks are around 1 hour long and are open to anyone who could use a little space in their week — whether that’s…
Stroke Cafe
An informal place for people affected by stroke to meet with others in a similar situation and socialise within a relaxed cafe setting.
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