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
Award Winning Community Partnership Programme
An NHS initiative that has helped community groups across Halton & St Helens to raise awareness of cancer has won a prestigious health award. The Health Creation Alliance has given its Best Health Creating Cross-Sector… more…Free Training To Empower Your Work With Families And Young Children
Join Halton Borough Council’s two-day Solihull Approach Foundation Training (valued at £250 per person) absolutely free for staff and volunteers in the Voluntary, Community and Faith Sector (VCFS) across Halton. What is the… more…Families Invited To Explore Science At Daresbury Laboratory This Half Term
Halton Borough Council and Sci-Tech Daresbury are offering families from Halton and Warrington a unique opportunity to explore one of the UK’s leading science and innovation campuses during the October half term. The Daresbury… 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.
Christmas Cheer Event - Christmas Tree Lights Switch-on
Chain Lane Community Centre, Hinckley Road, St. Helens WA11 9HT Gates open 3.00 pm with switch on at 4.30 pm
Outdoor Christmas Tree lights switch- on. This is a free event for all the community.
- Santa will be calling in and each child will get a little something when they go to…
Get Together
Looking to meet new people, share a cuppa, and feel part of your community?
Our Age Well Get Togethers are relaxed, friendly spaces to connect, unwind, and feel part of something local.
Whether you come along for the company, the conversation, to learn what’s happening locally, or…
Get Together
Looking to meet new people, share a cuppa, and feel part of your community?
Our Age Well Get Togethers are relaxed, friendly spaces to connect, unwind, and feel part of something local.
Whether you come along for the company, the conversation, to learn what’s happening locally, or…