Torus Foundation are running an exciting new project supporting Economically Inactive individuals. This project is designed to support individuals with CV's, Job Search, Training, Volunteering and finding paid employment.

Each individual will have a specialist advisor supporting them on a one to one basis to help them move closer to their goals. Torus have had great successes on this project so far, from one individual getting their dream of becoming self employed to another volunteering regularly after disengaging from any form of activity.

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The Oral History Project is a direct response to the expressed wish of former residents to have their experiences of institutions documented and shared, including subsequent impacts on their lives, both challenges and achievements. For former residents it is important to challenge the secrecy, stigma & shame of the past by preserving and sharing this important history of the diaspora, especially to assist in their healing journeys and improve health and wellbeing

They are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced individual or organisation to deliver a pilot oral history project that captures these experiences and explores the potential to share learning and opportunities to further develop the project. 

Warrington Speak Up are looking for an experienced, determined and person centred advocate who will rise to the challenge of working within a fast paced, creative and dedicated team.

Halton Libraries is helping people to record their life stories - at home, in the community, and in our libraries.

Are you over 60 and living in Halton Borough? Would you like to tell your story? 

Is there someone in your organisation who’s a real champion? easyfundraising is on the search for the people who go above and beyond or make everyone’s day a little brighter.

Three incredible people deserving of some much-needed recognition and appreciation will be chosen to be easyfundraising’s Community Champions and will win a £250 donation for their organisation, as well as £250 to treat themselves to something special.

Halton libraries are now consulting on the library service opening hours to provide a more consistent offer across the library sites. Information, along with data on local needs, will be used as the basis for a review by the council.

They are looking at the services offered by libraries, and how they work, to see if there are ways to reduce costs while providing a comprehensive and efficient service for users.

They want to hear your views on the proposals and also any alternatives to be more efficient.

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 differently. It can represent more than 50% of a woman's life, yet it has been an overlooked and taboo subject forever!
 

In June 2023, NHS England contacted mental health system transformation leads to communicate national and regional expectations of a 2023-24 annual refresh of the Children and Young People’s Mental Health Plan.

This provided the opportunity to rethink and renew the existing plan to ensure that it is closely aligned with the key aims of NHS Cheshire and Merseyside.

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 support services tailored to the unique needs of each individual.

They have shared their latest newsletter with us which you can find by clicking on the find out more button below.

Enjoy Football are running weekly inclusive football sessions focusing on mental health and recovery. 

If you are in St Helens and district, in recovery from addiction, suffering from mental ill health, new to the area or anything else and you would like to start to be a bit mote active, you would be very welcome to join in for an hour's football.

Their award winning sessions are fully inclusive and non judgmental.

When and where: Wednesdays 12.30-1.30pm at Ruskin Sports Ground Ruskin Drive St Helens WA10 6RP