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
Halton Borough Council – September 2025 Funding Bulletin
Halton Borough Council’s Programmes Office has released the September 2025 edition of its Funding Bulletin, offering valuable updates and opportunities for individuals and organisations seeking external funding. In addition… more…St Helens VCFSE JULY FORUM Presentations
We were delighted to welcome Dominic Griffiths from Energy Projects Plus, together with Rev. Rachel Shuttleworth and Liz Thornton from St Helens Parish Church, to our July Forum. Below you’ll find both presentations, available for anyone… more…Volunteer Co-ordinator - Catalyst
Catalyst is undertaking an exciting new project. In 2022, the National Lottery Heritage Fund awarded Catalyst funding for the Development Stage of the Synergy Project which aims to make their heritage accessible to new and… 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.
Tea, Toast and Chat
If you’ve been affected by cancer, or are caring for someone who has, we’d love for you to join us for tea, toast, and a friendly chat.
Read moreRevive through Rhythm
4 week course for wellbeing, discussing stress, self care, gratitude, choices and unhelpful thinking as well as goal setting. Using the Drum and learning frame drum techniques in mindful practices along with journaling and reflection
Read moreRevive through Rhythm
4 week course for wellbeing, discussing stress, self care, gratitude, choices and unhelpful thinking as well as goal setting. Using the Drum and learning frame drum techniques in mindful practices along with journaling and reflection
Read more