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
Have Your Say on Health and Care Research in Runcorn
Residents, workers, volunteers and people who use services in Runcorn are being invited to take part in a short survey to help shape the future of health and care research in the area. The survey has been developed by Wellbeing… more…Free AI Training and Resources Available for Charities and Community Organisations
Charities and community organisations across Halton and St Helens are being encouraged to take advantage of a range of free AI learning resources developed by CAST, a UK charity that helps social sector organisations make the most of… more…Join Chrysalis for a Festive Christmas Bingo & Quiz in St Helens
Looking for a fun way to get into the festive spirit this December? Chrysalis is inviting local residents, supporters and community members to a special Christmas Bingo & Quiz event in St Helens, packed with festive fun, prizes and… 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.
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.
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…