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
Reconnecting Runcorn Stakeholder Event – Book Your Place
Local partners, community groups and residents are invited to attend an upcoming Reconnecting Runcorn stakeholder session, sharing the latest updates and progress on the project. Taking place on Wednesday 3 June, 6pm–7.30pm at… more…Funding Opportunity For Women’s And Girls’ Organisations
Grant-making charity Rosa is offering grants of up to £28,000 through its Stand With Us Fund. The fund supports organisations to become stronger and more effective; better meeting the needs of women and girls and influencing wider… more…Free Creative Writing Course for Adult Learners
A free 12-week Creative Writing course is starting this September at Kingsway Learning Centre in Widnes, offering adults the chance to learn how to write a short story from scratch in a friendly, supportive environment. Led by… 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.
Spring Big Brew Coffee Morning
It's our 'Spring Big Brew Coffee Morning' at Chain Lane Community Centre. Come and enjoy a lovely social time - free entry. There will be lots of delicious cakes, tea, coffee plus raffle, tombola and prize bingo. Opens 10.00am - 12.00 noon. Come and join us for the full two hours or…
Read moreLadies 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…