From 25th March Halton and St Helens VCA will be managing their work as follows:

If you need a contact for our volunteering portal and volunteering during the Covid-19 response across both Boroughs it’s Claire Redford-Kerr  

credford-kerr@haltonsthelensvca.org.uk

If you need a contact for the Covid-19 response in St Helens it’s Annie Lawrenson alawrenson@haltonsthelensvca.org.uk

If you need a contact for the Covid-19 response in Halton it’s Matthew Roberts

Mroberts@haltonsthelensvca.org.uk

You can also contact Sally Yeoman our Chief Officer for issues in both Boroughs. She will also be picking up LCR work with VS6 colleagues

syeoman@haltonsthelensvca.org.uk

For comms/website and information queries contact

dmorris@haltonsthelensvca.org.uk  ldaffern@haltonsthelensvca.org.uk

Our phones will be temporarily redirected and you will be able to contact us by using our usual numbers 01744 457100 / 01928 592405

COVID-19 INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE FOR VOLUNTARY GROUPS AND ORGANISATIONS / NEW AND EXISTING VOLUNTEERS IN THE HALTON AND ST HELENS AREA

As we move into the next phase of the Covid 19 crisis we will be updating groups with helpful guidance to help you manage the transitions. 

Given the update from the Prime Minister and the expectation about further guidance about how we transition back from the current arrangements for lockdown, we have produced a handy sheet for groups to use to start to plan what they might do next. If your organisation needs help or support with your plans please continue to let us know, click here to access the handy sheet for groups.  Click here for the new Government Guidance on Staying Alert and Safe (Social distancing) and Click here to visit our webpage on recovery and resilience for useful guidance 

Click here to find general information that will help your organisation through the Covid-19 Crisis

Click here to find all Coronavirus / COVID - 19 updates for the VCSE Organisations from Halton & St Helens VCA

Click here for information relating to engaging volunteers or becoming a volunteer in Halton or St Helens

Click here to find out about emerging funding opportunities to support organisations in the current crisis

Natwest Social & Community Capital Coronavirus Response Fund

Co-op Local Community Fund

Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust

National Emergencies Trust (NET)

Coronavirus Community Support Fund

Smallwood Trust

Christmas Challenge 2020

St Helens Middle-Aged Men’s Health VCSE Community Of Practice (CHAMPS Public Health Collaborative).

Government funding to tackle loneliness 

Sport England 

Youth Endowment Fund COVID-19 Grant Round

Coalfields

UK Community Foundations

The National Lottery Community Fund

Wargrave Big Local 

St Helens Middle-Aged Men’s Health VCSE Community Of Practice Funding (CHAMPS Public Health Collaborative).

Coronavirus Mental Health Response Fund

Grants Online

Princes Trust Relief Fund 

COVID19 Funder List - a comprehensive list of resources 

LCR Cares COVID-19 Community Support Fund  (Click here for video on how to apply) 

Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire Emergency Fund 

Steve Morgan Foundation 

Tesco Bags of Help

Halton Borough Council Funding Bulletins

Statement from Dawn Austwick, CEO, The National Lottery Community Fund: Our funding approach in response to COVID-19

CAF CORONAVIRUS EMERGENCY FUND

COVID-19 Emergency Funding & Resource Hub for Charities & Social ​

Click here to read all about the good work from being carried out by the sector in Halton and St Helens if you want to share your stories email

info@haltonsthelensvca.org.uk

What support do you need to support local people during the COVID-19 crisis in Halton and St Helens?

We are currently collecting information on emergency support required by our voluntary and community sector members, please could you visit our webform to submit your response

If you live in Halton and St Helens and need some support please click on the links below for more information

Click here to see the Service Status for the following Halton Groups (updated regularly)

• Power in Partnership (PIP)
• Guide Dogs
• Sahir House
• Vision Support
• RASASC  
• CHAPS
• Halton Libraries
• Halton Dementia Care Advisor Service
• Hope Cafe
• British Red Cross
• Stroke Association
• NIghtstop Communities Northwest
• Halton Disability Partnership
• Wellbeing Enterprises CIC
• Widnes and Runcorn Cancer Support Group
• Halton Carers Centre
• Halton Womens Centre
• Halton Table Tennis
• Citizens Advice Halton
• Age UK Mid Mersey
• Healthwatch Halton

Click here to see the Service Status for the following St Helens Groups (updated regularly)

• UC Crew
• St Helens and District Diabetes Group
• Guide Dogs
• Mamafit and Mums SOCIAL
• Footsteps St Helens
• Sahir House
• Coal Industry Social Welfare Organisation
• Wellbeing Enterprises CIC
• St Helens Mind
• Citizens Advice St Helens
• Clear Futures Communities
• Age UK Mid Mersey
• Healthwatch St Helens

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Click here to see updates from National Organisations (updated regularly)

• NAVCA
• NCVO
• Macmillan Cancer Support 
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Click here to find out how Halton Borough Council can support you during COVID-19

Funder Statement from Leader and Chief Executive Halton Borough Council

Coronavirus (COVID-19) and your mental health - information on what you can do to help with your mental health 

Click here to find out how St Helens Council can support you during COVID-19