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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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    There is always something going on in Halton and St Helens and this is the best place to find out what’s what.

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    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.

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    Recent Updates

    Funding, St Helens

    Ward Member Grant Scheme - St Helens

    10 September 2024

      What is the Ward Member Grant Scheme? The Scheme provides a fund for St Helens Councillors to propose and support grant applications on behalf of eligible voluntary or community groups as a contribution towards activities or projects… more…
    Funding, Halton

    Mayor of Halton Fund - The Halton Foundation Is Now Open

    10 September 2024

      The Mayor of Halton, Kevan Wainwright, is fundraising to remove barriers for young people from Halton in pursuing their education, and training and thereby supporting the future talent of the borough. The Mayor wishes to support and… more…
    Children & Young People, Webinar

    Children & Young People’s Health Equity Collaborative – One Year On

    5 September 2024

    Led by Sir Michael Marmot and Rukshana Kapasi, Director of Health at Barnardo's, this webinar will showcase the work of the Children and Young People’s Health Equity Collaborative (CHEC). This is a three-year partnership programme between… more…

    Recently added activities

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    Menopause Meet Up

    Monthly from 6:30 to 8 pm | Free

    A welcoming and supportive environment to discover and discuss all aspects of menopause with fellow women.

    Menopause is a significant part of every woman's life that happens either naturally or induced prematurely by illness or surgery.

    Every woman experiences it…

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    Fit Forever 'Super Seniors' Keep-Fit

    Tuesday 11.30am - 12.30pm | Paid

    Whether you're new to, or returning to exercise, our beginner-friendly fitness is for you. Get active, improve your balance and keep your mind and body healthy! Places are limited and must be booked. To register interest contact Sports Development
    Tel: 01744 675403
    Email:…

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    Baby Rhyme Time

    Monday 11am | Free

    Turn everyday moments into brain building ones. Sessions for babies 0-12 months using rhymes instruments and toys.

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