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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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    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.

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    Halton Chamber Business Awards

      Halton and St Helens VCA are absolutely delighted to be sponsoring the Social Enterprise of the Year award at the Halton Chamber Business Awards in June. This years shortlisted nominations have just been announced and include… more…
    St Helens

    St Helens Community Cup Returns for Its Second Year

      Thursday, 24 April 2025 – PSD Stadium, Ruskin Sports Village, St Helens, WA10 6RP 10am - 4pm   The St Helens Community Cup is back for its second year. The 7-a-side football tournament will take place on… more…
    St Helens

    CommUnity Grant Networking Event

      Friday 25th April 2025 12 noon – 2pm, Room 8,  St.Helens Town Hall   The Refugee Resettlement Team are inviting interested groups to a networking event to find out mor about their popular CommUnity Grant. You can… more…

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    5k The Centre Way 2025

    Paid

    '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…

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    5k The Centre Way 2025

    Paid

    '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…

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    30th Anniversary Open Day

    Free

    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…

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