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
Digital Arts Box Cuppa 'n' Create
Cuppa 'n' Create is a free weekly creative social club, allowing people to explore creativity while building social connections. These sessions offer a great opportunity to try a range of creative activities and meet others in a relaxed,… more…Halton Borough Council’s Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme
Halton Borough Council’s Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme is back this Summer, offering free activities and healthy meals for children and young people aged 4–16 who receive benefits related Free School Meals - and up to… more…Catalyst Museum free open days in July
On 11th and 12th July the Catalyst Museum will open their doors for free, for a STEAM Science Festival. With loads of science activities throughout the building, families can pick up a passport, have a go at all the different activities to… 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.
Ladies Football Taster Sessions - St.Helens
Town in the Town CIC is facilitating FREE women's football sessions for 6 weeks. This is for any female over the age of 16 who would like to enjoy football with a trained, experienced female coach. This is for all women aged 16+ and of any footballing ability.
The sessions will…
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…
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