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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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    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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    Hustings, Liverpool City Region

    Liverpool City Region's VCFSE Sector Metro Mayoral Hustings 2024

    14 March 2024

      The VS6 Partnership are pleased to announce the upcoming VCFSE Liverpool City Region Metro Mayor Hustings 2024, an event that offers a unique opportunity for the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) sector to engage… more…
    Refugee Week, St Helens

    Refugee Week 2024 In St Helens

    13 March 2024

      Refugee Week 2024 will take place on 17th-23rd June 2024. For more information about Refugee Week, please visit https://refugeeweek.org.uk/. The theme for 2024 is "Our Home". As in previous years, the St Helens Refugee Resettlement… more…
    Domestic Abuse, Halton

    New Domestic Abuse Cafe - Halton

    6 March 2024

      Halton and St Helen's VCA, Fortuna Female Society, and SHAP are launching a new peer support cafe for women affected by domestic abuse at St Maries, Lugsdale Road, Widnes, 1pm - 2pm. This informal, peer led group is an opportunity for… more…

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    Halton Short Breaks 2023 - Creative Coding Workshop

    Free

    Halton Short Breaks are two-hour sessions for young people in Halton (aged 8-17) with a disability/additional needs.

    This session is part of the Halton Short Breaks project. These sessions are funded specifically for young people in Halton with additional needs. (please contact them…

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    Halton Short Breaks 2023 - Creative Coding Workshop

    Free

    Halton Short Breaks are two-hour sessions for young people in Halton (aged 8-17) with a disability/additional needs.

    This session is part of the Halton Short Breaks project. These sessions are funded specifically for young people in Halton with additional needs. (please contact them…

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    Years Ahead Art Group

    Thursday 10am - 12pm | Paid

    £5 per session classes include Art, Crafts and Creative Writing Group for local adults.

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