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
St Helens Social Prescribers Network JULY 2025 Mtg
🎉 Social Prescribing Network – July 2025 Meet-Up 🎉 📅 Wednesday, 2nd July 2025 🕰 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM 📍 Age UK Mid Mersey, Mansion House, Victoria Park, City Road, WA10 2UE 🚨 Spaces are limited – BOOK YOUR PLACE NOW! 🚨 ✨ Arrive early from… more…HOPE not hate - community
Many of you who live and work in St Helens and Halton can’t have failed to notice a change in tone in the public conversations both online and in person over the last 6 months. The overt racism and bigotry that we are beginning to see is… more…Development of LGBTQIA+ suicide awareness training
The Zero Suicide Alliance (ZSA) have been commissioned to develop a bespoke LGBTQIA+ suicide prevention training package, with an anticipated launch in October 2025. This training aims to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and provide… 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.
5k The Centre Way 2025
'5K The Centre Way' is a community activity where anyone can join in, in any way they can. This includes, walking, jogging, running, those with mobility aids such as mobility scooters and wheelchairs.
It is a fun family day where we bring together local groups, individuals…
5k The Centre Way 2025
'5K The Centre Way' is a community activity where anyone can join in, in any way they can. This includes, walking, jogging, running, those with mobility aids such as mobility scooters and wheelchairs.
It is a fun family day where we bring together local groups, individuals…
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…