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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.

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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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    Governor Elections 2025 - Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

      Do you feel passionate about improving health and well-being in Halton and are interested in becoming a voice of your local community by becoming one of Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust public governors? Do… more…
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    Launch of MRWA Zero Waste Community Fund

      £165,000 fund launched to empower communities in the fight against waste. Community groups in the Liverpool City Region are invited to apply for a share of £165,000 to support innovative projects that reduce waste and promote a… more…
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    The Autism Wellbeing Project CIC - February 2025 Newsletter

      The Autism Wellbeing Project are a non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting autistic adults in Halton and the surrounding areas. As a Community Interest Company (CIC), their primary goal is to provide comprehensive… more…

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    Temple martial arts

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    Confidence and Discipline, Effective Self Defence, Life and Social Skills, Non-Contact Pad. Ages 4-11. Contact on Facebook for price.

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    Temple martial arts

    Paid

    Confidence and Discipline, Effective Self Defence, Life and Social Skills, Non-Contact Pad. Ages 12+. Contact on Facebook for price.

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    Black scorpion karate

    Advanced karate session. First two sessions free. All ages.

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