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Your Fortnightly New & Information Bulletin from Halton & St Helens VCA
Welcome to the latest VCA E-Bulletin
 

Every fortnight we bring you the latest, news, events and information from the VCFSE sector and partners across Halton, St Helens and the wider area.  If you would like to feature in our next e-bulletin please click our link below and submit your story.
 
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Funding Workshop - St Helens

Join us for a free face to face workshop, to share tips on securing funding and making strong funding applications , with lots of opportunity for discussion and hearing what works from the other people in the room. Led by Miranda Clake of Coalfields Regeneration Trust.

Fundraising techniques
How to indentify funding opportunities
How to write successful grant applications
 Date: Wednesday 19 June 2024

Time: 10am-12 noon

Location: Ground Floor, The Beacon, College Street, St Helens
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Halton Family Fund - Applications Open

Halton Family Hubs support children and young people from birth until they reach the age of 19 (or up to 25 for young people with special educational needs and disabilities).

Funding is for informal groups of parents, community organisations, charities and social enterprises to deliver local projects which will benefit the wellbeing of expectant parents, new parents and their families across Halton.

Closing date for applications:

5.00pm, 8th July 2024
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Supporting Bereaved Men and Boys Awareness Training

As part of Men’s Health Week, 10th to 16th June, Child Bereavement UK are delivering fully-funded training to those who live or work in Halton exploring  how male grief can appear and the stereo types around men and grief.

The three-hour course is free, taking place on Friday 14th June and is available to those living or working in Halton who would benefit from this training.
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Wonder In the Street - St Helens

Wonder Arts would like to invite you to "Wonder In the Street"; a free event for families coming to Church Square, St Helens on Saturday 22nd June.

The local charity is delighted to present a whole day of eco-themed shows and crafts that will capture the imagination of the whole family and inspire all ages to live wonderfully green.

All absolutely FREE and all absolutely wonderful.
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Fortuna Female Society Pre-Awards Dress Swap Recycle, Re-use, and Restyle

Join us at St Marie’s, Lugsdale Road, Widnes on Saturday the 15th of June 3-5 pm.

Be a part of a pre-awards dress swap and get an outfit fit for a queen.

Even if you are not attending the awards celebration please come along and get ready for your next event and give a dress another chance to shine.

Feel free to attend, you can bring items to swap, or simply turn up and try on!
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Could You Be A Trustee or Trading Company Director And Support Willowbrook Hospice?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for new Trustees and Directors to join Willowbrook’s Board of Trustees and Trading Company. These new members will support the governance and strategic leadership of Willowbrook, bringing specific knowledge and professional expertise.  

Being a Trustee or Director is a great way of making a real difference to a charity.  
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Sahir Recruitment

Sahir are thrilled to announce several new roles within their organisation. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills and dedication to contribute to their mission, they encourage you to apply.

With a rich history of providing practical and emotional support to LGBTQ+ individuals and those affected by HIV, Sahir is at the forefront of combatting injustice and promoting equality.

The closing date for all job applications is 5pm on Monday 1st July 2024.
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Your Big Move - Presented by Focus Employment Hub

For Refugee Week, Focus Employment Hub are giving away a FREE Session into podcasting. 

One of the outcomes will be to have the finished podcast uploaded to a range of podcast platforms which will include YouTube, Spotify as well as sharing the podcast via social media and the community network.

When:

Monday 24th June 1pm-3pm at Ways To Work Centre, St.Helens
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Refugee Week Activities And Events Taking Place In St Helens

Refugee Week activities and events taking place in St Helens which will mark the celebration of the immense contributions that refugees and people seeking sanctuary make to the borough and to the UK

. It’s shaping up to be an amazing week, and they would like to encourage you and your friends and families to join one or more of these events and activities during the week.
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Halton Funding Bulletin - June 2024

The External Funding Team at Halton Borough Council have produced their latest monthly Funding Bulletin covering recent grants alerts.

If you would like support to bid to any of the funding streams listed in the Bulletin, they can support with this.
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Halton VCSE Response Meeting - 19th June 2024

With the General Election drawing ever closer, why not log on to hear a panel of VCFSE colleagues talk about how ‘a change of government vs the government staying the same’ might impact upon service provision; and how it all impacts upon the most vulnerable people in our community.

When:
19th June, 2024 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
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Have you heard about St Helens Community Lottery – for local good causes?
 

Charities, community organisations, social business and community groups of all shapes and sizes can sign up, free of charge and get a slice of the ticket proceeds.

A generous 60% of the ticket proceeds from the St.Helens Community Lottery will go to charities, voluntary organisations and other not-for-profit groups with the remainder being put towards prizes, operating costs and VAT.

If you are involved with a local good cause that would like to find out more about fundraising with St.Helens Community Lottery, simply scan the QR code on the picture or access the "find out more" button below.
 
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