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    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.

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    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.

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    Suicide, Training

    The Internet, Suicide And Self-Harm Free Training Webinar For Practitioners

    17 October 2024

      Samaritans are running a free webinar for practitioners: The internet, suicide and self-harm  Do you feel confident supporting someone who may be using the internet in relation to their self-harm or suicidal feelings? Are you talking… more…
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    Community Energy Fund Round 4 - Open for Applications

    17 October 2024

      The North West Net Zero Hub has launched Round 4 of the Community Energy Fund.North West Net Zero Hub is administering our regional share of the Community Energy Fund (CEF) a national grant programme open to a range of community groups… more…
    Job Vacancy

    Volunteer Coordinator

    17 October 2024

      Salary: £26,000Term: Full TimeDuration:  PermanentHours: 37.5 hours per week with occasional evening and weekend workLocation: Skelmersdale, West LancashireReporting to: Mental Health & Wellbeing Development and Improvement Manager… more…

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    Deaf Awareness 2 Hour Training

    Paid

    The Deafness Resource Centre have a great opportunity for staff and non staff training, whether you are an organisation, or know of people you support who may be interested.

    They're offering a 2 hour Deaf Awareness Training, located at Halton Sensory Service, 126 Widnes Road, (…

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    Deaf Awareness 2 Hour Training

    Paid

    The Deafness Resource Centre have a great opportunity for staff and non staff training, whether you are an organisation, or know of people you support who may be interested.

    They're offering a 2 hour Deaf Awareness Training, located at Halton Sensory Service, 126 Widnes Road, (…

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    Think Pink Coffe and Cake

    Paid

    We are hosting a coffee and cake event on Thursday 23rd October at Holy Family Social Club, Cronton, WA8 5DH.

    Tickets cost £5.00 and there will be a raffle.

    We are trying to raise £5,000 to fund to fund a tuk tuk, enabling 2 single mums to make a living by empowering…

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