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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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    Recent Updates

    CMCA, Halton, Menopause, wellbeing, Womens Health

    Angel Dust CIC: Magical Menopause Workshop 15th November 2025 9am

    The Magical Menopause Workshop Are you perimenopausal, menopausal or maybe you aren’t sure but would love to learn more about it, and experience the most unique and magical morning with Shaz, and Lisa at Angel Dust? You’ll be surrounded… more…
    Halton, The National Lottery, Wellbeing, Womens Health

    Educate Your Plate: Funded Wellbeing and Longevity Sessions

    Educate Your Plate CIC has been awarded £19,980 from The National Lottery Community Fund to deliver a life-changing project right here in Widnes and Halton. This two-year initiative will support up to 300 local women through free weekly… more…

    Age UK Mid Mersey Trustee Recruitment. Become a Trustee

    As a trustee, you’ll play a vital role in shaping the future of Age UK MId Mersey charity ensuring older people across Mid Mersey are supported, valued, and never forgotten. This isn’t just about sitting on a board; it’s about using your… more…

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    Macmillan Coffee Morning

    Free

    You're warmly invited to Chain Lane Community Centre on Tuesday 23rd September, from 10:00am to 12:00 noon, for a wonderful morning in support of Macmillan Cancer Support.

    Enjoy a delicious selection of homemade cakes, jams, and chutneys, plus:

    Raffle
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    Befriending Service

    Mondays for 6 weeks (27th Oct - 1st Dec) | Free

    A 6 week basic British Sign Language Course delivered by Deafness Resource Centre taking place at Newton Community Centre. FREE places thanks to funding from Wargrave Big Local.
    Places are limited, you must live in the Wargrave Area and need to be booked by emailing Lisa Hulme on lisa.hulme…

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    Befriending Service

    2nd Monday of every month (Excluding Nov & Dec '25) | Free

    Befriending at Newton Community Centre.
    Thanks to funding from The National Lottery Community Fund our Befriending Service is helping make a real difference in the lives of those who may be feeling lonely or isolated.
    We offer a warm welcome and a friendly face through:
    ✨ 1-to…

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