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Welcome to the latest edition of the Halton & St Helens Voluntary and Community Action E-Bulletin...

Help Us To Plan For The Future... Compete Our Survey Today

We are currently undertaking a root and branches review of what we do. We are looking towards the future and want to ensure that we are able to support voluntary and community groups, charities and social enterprises for many years to come. HAVE YOUR SAY...and Complete the Survey TODAY...

ESF Community Grants Funding Workshop

Do you have an idea for a project in HALTON to help the people from your community get back into work? Could your organisation make a real difference with a grant? Round 2 of the ESF Community Grants Programme will be opening on the same day and to encourage more applications for activities in Halton we have put together this short workshop to help groups to find out more. Book your place at our Meet the Funder Opportunity taking place on Tuesday 8th November...

FREE 1 Week Employability Support Programme

Maximum Edge CIC is a local not for profit community interest company and have recently been awarded funding from Coalfields Regeneration Trust to deliver Employment Support Programmes for individuals who feel they would benefit with an opportunity to identify skills and strengths along with meeting potential employers with vacancies to fill. The next course starts on Monday 7th November and takes place at Thatto Heath Crusaders Centre and only has a limited spaces. So if you live in any of the following areas: Bold, Earlestown, Parr, Thatto Heath, Town Centre, Blackbrook, Haydock, Newton le Willows or Sutton they why not book your place...

Edge Grant Fund

Following the success of the Edge Foundation Innovation and Development Grant Fund, the Edge Foundation are delighted to announce a further programme of grant funding. The Edge Grant Fund will be available in alternate years, starting in 2016, then 2018 and 2020 after which the performance of the fund will be evaluated. The total grant fund for 2016 is set at £1m and is now open for applications.  Applications for funding are invited in respect of both short and long term projects that can either build on proven models of success or test new approaches within education and learning. Projects can support practical delivery or be research based to build evidence and/or support the understanding and dissemination of best practice...

Vacancy at Widnes & Runcorn Cancer Support Centre

Are you an empathetic listener who is passionate about supporting others? Are you often told you are a ‘people person’ and thanked for the support you provide? Then read on as this may be the role for you! Widnes & Runcorn Cancer Support Centre have a very special dedicated team and they are looking for a new team member.  Interested...

Vacancy: Family Liaison Worker

A new vacancy with the Deafness Resource Centre, funded by BBC Children in Need, to support D/deaf children and their families to make informed decisions and choices; improve communication within the family unit and facilitate a range of social and recreational opportunities. The successful candidate will have a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Deafness and associated issues; with direct experience of delivering a range of family & children’s activities and events...

Volunteers Christmas Quiz 2016

Volunteer Centre Halton are holding a Fun quiz for volunteers, volunteer co-ordinators/managers at St Marie's, Lugsdale Road, Widnes WA8 6DB on Monday 5 December from 7.30-10.30pm. Can your group get together a team of up to 6 people? One person must be a volunteer. If not let us know and we can help you join together with someone else. Sandwich supper provided, bring your own tipple. To book your place at the quiz...

Trustees and Fundraising - A Practical Handbook

NCVO in partnership with the Institute of Fundraising, Charity Finance Group and ACEVO have launched ‘Trustees and Fundraising: A practical handbook’. This is a new free handbook to support charity trustees as they navigate their way through their responsibilities in relation to fundraising.  It has been written to complement the official Charity Commission CC20 guidance on fundraising for trustees. It includes...

Vacancy at Canal Boat Adventure Project

The Canal Boat Adventure Project, a social inclusion charity, works with young people 11-19 years and has received funding from the Big Lottery for a new project working within Windmill Hill, Castlefields and Grangeway in Runcorn.  The project is seeking to recruit an Emotional Health & Wellbeing Worker who has the right values and are passionate about helping young people make positive changes in their lives to join the team...  

Information Commissioners Office New Code of Practice

Last week the Information Commissioner’s Office launched a new code of practice which sets out how organisations should explain to people how they’re using their personal information. The government has announced plans to make company directors personally liable for fines under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations...

Willowbrook - The Living Well Honoured at North West Property Awards

Willowbrook Hospice’s The Living Well building has been honoured with the prestigious Judges’ Award at this year’s North West Property Awards. The Judges’ Award was awarded in recognition of the work undertaken in returning the once derelict Alexandra House on Borough Road, St Helens into the multi-functional Willowbrook – The Living Well...

Halton Adult Learning Prospectus

Getting involved in Adult Learning is a great way to meet new friends, learn new skills, and support you in developing your career. Halton Adult Learning have a wide range of subjects on offer this year so please take time to browse their Prospectus to see what sparks your interest! However, if you would like any further information about any of the courses then please give them a call or drop in to one of the enrolment days, where they will be happy to talk through your options in more detail...

ChAPS American Christmas Market

ChAPS (Cheshire Autism Practical Support) as holding an American Christmas Market on Sunday 27 November 12 till 3pm at Churchill Hall, Runcorn. Santa will be in his grotto, there will be craft stalls selling hand made goods and games galore for the children.  There will also be a few surprises in store for the kids, so don't miss it... 

Support The Deafness Resource Centre

The Deafness Resource Centre are asking local Co-op members to "choose their local cause", and choose the Deafness Resource Centre. 1% of their money spent on co-op branded products will go towards their chosen cause. If they don't choose a cause, it will automatically be split between the three 'competing' causes. They are raising funds through the Co-op to support the self-help groups, including Tinnitus Support Group and Hard of Hearing Group. DRC would like to thank everyone who has already chosen them as their local cause... 

Halton Adult MH Services Redesign Event

Halton Borough Council, 5 Boroughs Partnership and Halton CCG are inviting all key stakeholders in the borough to help shape the future service provision of community mental health services. It will be an opportunity for you to offer invaluable insight and advice to help them influence how our mental health services develop across Halton going forward...

One Day Campaign Workshop

Are you new to campaigning, or seeking to update your campaigning skills? Whether you are challenging local authority, social care changes or protesting about climate change - if you want information and advice to help you be more effective, then this campaign workshop is for you! The workshop provides the opportunity to find out how to develop a campaign strategy and identify the key tactics and skills needed to run an effective campaign, as well as the chance to meet other campaigners and develop your professional network...

Cheshire Gets Its Very Own 'Little Book Of Big Scams'

The ‘Little Book of BIG Scams’ has arrived in Cheshire, providing all the information you need to help minimise the chances of becoming a victim of fraud. The booklet provides a comprehensive guide on fraud prevention, explaining some of the most common scams in existence and providing essential advice on how to reduce the chances of being scammed. Detective Sergeant Ian Robinson, from the Economic Crime Unit, said: “Fraudsters have many ways of seeking to gain our confidence; they are manipulative, imaginative and creative when convincing us to part from our savings...

Don't Forget...

Halton & St Helens VCA Is Taking Part In A Major New Survey Of The Voluntary Sector – And We Need Your Help

We’d like you to take part in a major new survey of the voluntary sector in Merseyside and the rest of Northern England.  Its purpose is to get a good understanding of the general wellbeing and mood of the sector and to see how it is preparing for the future in a period of significant social and economic change. The survey is being undertaken by the University of Durham, and is funded by IPPR and Garfield Weston Foundation...

Cheshire Victim Services Directory

Halton & St Helens VCA, working with the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire have compiled a directory and on-line resource for Victims Services in Cheshire in the voluntary and community sector. The directory is for anyone who has been affected by crime in Cheshire, the website will help to find the advice and support needed. This information is provided to anyone who may need support regardless of whether a crime has been reported or when it happened...

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