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
Measles is on the increase in Cheshire & Merseyside
Measles is an infection that spreads very easily. It can cause serious illness in some people and, in rare cases, can spread to the lungs or the brain. Babies and pregnant women are at increased risk of harm.… more…Chrysalis Summer Fun Day - Tuesday 19th August
Chrysalis are holding their Summer Fun day on Tuesday 19th August on the 1st Floor Beacon Building, College Street, St Helens, WA10 1TF from 11am to 3pm. Putting the fun in fundraising There will be Tombola, Games and Prizes, Face… more…Count Me In – Involving Patients And Service Users In Mental Health Research
Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust has launched Count Me In, an innovative new approach to research. The aim is to increase the number of patients and service users involved in research so future care and treatments can be… 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.
Space Walks
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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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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