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.
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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
Christmas Message From Everyone at Halton & St Helens VCA
We would like to thank all our volunteers, member organisations, and partners for their outstanding hard work this year. It has been very much appreciated. Our offices will close on Tuesday 23rd December and will re-open on Friday… more…Mental Health Support over Christmas - Service Opening Times and Crisis Lines
The festive period isn't always festive for everyone. It can be a difficult time for some. Whatever the issue and whatever is going on, it's #OK2ASK for help. Urgent support: if you are having thoughts of suicide, are harming… more…Local Services Keeping Their Doors Open This Christmas
As the festive season approaches, a number of community organisations across Halton and St Helens have confirmed they will remain open during the holiday period, ensuring vital support and activities continue for those who… 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.
Garden of Light
This Christmas Clatterbridge Cancer Charity will be lighting up one of Liverpool’s most famous landmarks with a unique Garden of light. St Luke’s Bombed Out Church will be illuminated by more than 2,000 specially designed glowing flowers dedicated to local cancer patients, those who care for them…
Read moreThe Earl of Stamford Morris Dancers
The Earl of Stamford Morris is an adult mixed morris side practising in The Milner Institute, Moss Lane, Moore WA4 6TX, on Tuesday evenings 8pm to 10pm, dancing out at local pubs in Summer & events throughout the year. They are looking for new members - dancers & musicians. Beginners…
Read moreConcert Band (wind band)
We are a wind band with 30 players, all are welcome to join if you can play a wind or percussion instrument at least grade 3 . Ability to read music is required. We rehearse each Wednesday evenings at St Andrew's Church, Dentons Green Ln, Denton's Green, Saint Helens WA10 6RU We…
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