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 Housing Helping Hands Fund now open!
Halton Housing Helping Hands Summer Autumn Funding Round is now open. Summer/Autumn 2026 Round Open: Monday 3rd August 2026 Close: Tuesday 22nd September 2026 Outcome: Wednesday 7th October 2026 Halton Housing offer… more…Consultation On The Future of National Lottery Funding
Voluntary and community organisations across the UK are being encouraged to take part in a national consultation on the future of National Lottery funding for good causes. The review aims to gather views from local authorities,… more…New Professional Resource Hub Launched to Support Children and Young People at Risk of Self-Harm
Professionals working with children and young people across Cheshire and Merseyside now have access to a new resource designed to improve confidence and knowledge when supporting those at risk of self-harm. The Cheshire &… 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.
Macmillan Coffee Morning
The Friends of Chain Lane are holding a Macmillan Coffee Morning at the community centre on Tuesday 29th September 10.00am - 12.00noon.
As well as delicious cakes there will also be a raffle, tombola, bingo and more. Come along and enjoy a lovely morning supporting this special charity.…
Inspire Programme
• Inspire is a full wraparound service for adults with learning difficulties / disabilities, this includes physical disabilities and mental health difficulties.
• The aims of the Inspire project is to deliver training to enable the learners to improve lifestyle/skills, engage with the…
Social Saturdays
A Fun, Safe & Welcoming Space for young people and adults (16+) with SEN needs to socialise, relax, and enjoy time with friends in a supportive environment.
Weekly activities include Bingo, Films, Disco sessions, relaxed socialising, tuck shop and lunch.