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
Can You Help - Office Rental in Halton
We have been contacted by Clare Agnew from PMSGS who is looking to rent office space in Halton, see message below for more details: “Does anyone have any office space available for Monday-Friday long-term use? I… more…MEET THE FUNDERS!
Are you joining us on Friday, May 16th at St.Helens Town Hall? Whether your group or organisation is in Halton or St.Helens, you are welcome to come along and meet up to 20 funders, ready to answer your questions and help you plan for the… more…All Together Smiling Programme launches oral health roadshow across Cheshire and Merseyside
Children and families across Cheshire and Merseyside will have the chance to learn about oral health in a fun and interactive way as part of a special oral health engagement roadshow taking place during National Smile Month. The… 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.
5k The Centre Way 2025
'5K The Centre Way' is a community activity where anyone can join in, in any way they can. This includes, walking, jogging, running, those with mobility aids such as mobility scooters and wheelchairs.
It is a fun family day where we bring together local groups, individuals…
5k The Centre Way 2025
'5K The Centre Way' is a community activity where anyone can join in, in any way they can. This includes, walking, jogging, running, those with mobility aids such as mobility scooters and wheelchairs.
It is a fun family day where we bring together local groups, individuals…
30th Anniversary Open Day
We welcome you to visit our Centre for a special 30th Anniversary Open Day on Thursday 15th May.
We will be showcasing the history of our work and have a very special guest, Dee Graal – the original co-founder of our organisation, who will be here throughout the day to chat to. Dee is now a…