Measles

Measles is on the increase in Cheshire & Merseyside

    Measles is an infection that spreads very easily. It can cause serious illness in some people and, in rare cases, can spread to the lungs or the brain. Babies and pregnant women are at increased risk of harm.… more…
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funday, Fundraising

Chrysalis Summer Fun Day - Tuesday 19th August

Chrysalis are holding their Summer Fun day on Tuesday 19th August on the 1st Floor Beacon Building, College Street, St Helens, WA10 1TF from 11am to 3pm. Putting the fun in fundraising There will be Tombola, Games and Prizes, Face… more…

Count Me In – Involving Patients And Service Users In Mental Health Research

    Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust has launched Count Me In, an innovative new approach to research. The aim is to increase the number of patients and service users involved in research so future care and treatments can be… more…
St Helens, St Helens Council, Volunteering

Council Leadership Offers Helping Hands to Local Organisations

  St Helens Borough Council's Chief Executive and senior leadership team are rolling up their sleeves for a day of hands-on volunteering — and they’re inviting local organisations to get involved. The Council is seeking… more…
Men, Mental Health, St Helens

St Helens Mind Launch New Male Mental Health Programme

  St Helens Mind have received some funding to create a Men's Suicide Prevention group aimed at 18-30 year old men. Key Features: Weekly Themes: Covering topics like stress management, emotional awareness, healthy relationships,… more…
Funding, Halton

Halton Funding Bulletin - July 2025

  The Programmes Office Team at Halton Borough Council have produced their latest monthly Funding Bulletin covering recent grants alerts. The bulletin can be found in the attachment below. In addition to the monthly bulletin,… more…
Halton

The Autism Wellbeing Project CIC - July 2025 Newsletter

  Happy 2nd Birthday to The Autism Wellbeing Project! They 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… more…
Job Vacancy

Partnership Officer (Cheshire & Merseyside)

  Voluntary Sector North West (VSNW) are looking for someone organised to join their team as a Partnership Officer (Cheshire and Merseyside). In this role, you’ll support their work across Cheshire and Merseyside, helping build… more…
HAF

Halton Holiday Activity and Food Provision (HAF) - Summer 2025

  Halton Borough Council is delighted to announce that it has secured Government Funding from the Department of Education, to enable local providers to offer free activities and lunch during the ​summer ​holiday period to school aged… more…
Healthwatch St Helens

Healthwatch St Helens - Update

  The Government has announced that it wants to change the law to: 1. Transfer the work of Healthwatch England to the Department of Health and Social Care. 2. Transfer the work of local Healthwatch services to the NHS and local… more…
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Halton & St Helens VCA, Job Vacancy

Job Vacancy Finance and Payroll Assistant

Finance & Payroll Assistant – Based in St Helens (Part time 28 hours) Salary: £17,777.76 Per Annum Our St Helens based finance team provides payroll services for a variety of local groups and organisations across Halton & St… more…
Funding, St Helens

Landmark £25m Pilkington Trust Transfer to Benefit St Helens Charities

  Charities and community groups in Merseyside will receive over £800,000 a year in funding, following the transfer of circa £25 million in assets from the Pilkington Charities Fund to the Community Foundation for Lancashire and… more…
Funding

Parkinson's UK - Grants

  Parkinson's UK have asked us to share information about two new grants programmes which are now available for any local community groups and activity providers.   Physical Activity Grants: https://www.parkinsons.org.… more…
Halton

GP Health Connect – Digital Inclusion Support & SIM Cards for Halton Residents

    GP Health Connect Digital Inclusion Program - Promoting Access to Digital Data Sims Date: Saturdays Time: Drop in any time between14:00 - 15:00 Location: GP Health Connect - Heath Road Medical Centre… more…
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Social Prescribing

St Helens Social Prescribers Network JULY 2025 Mtg

🎉 Social Prescribing Network – July 2025 Meet-Up 🎉 📅 Wednesday, 2nd July 2025 🕰 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM 📍 Age UK Mid Mersey, Mansion House, Victoria Park, City Road, WA10 2UE 🚨 WE STILL HAVE ROOM FOR A FEW MORE - NO NEED TO BOOK - JUST TURN… more…
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HOPE not hate - community

Many of you who live and work in St Helens and Halton can’t have failed to notice a change in tone in the public conversations both online and in person over the last 6 months. The overt racism and bigotry that we are beginning to see is… more…
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Mersey Care, Training

Development of LGBTQIA+ suicide awareness training

The Zero Suicide Alliance (ZSA) have been commissioned to develop a bespoke LGBTQIA+ suicide prevention training package, with an anticipated launch in October 2025. This training aims to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and provide… more…
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2 new Opportunities from Halton Borough Council

Free 5 week Course:  Every Day IT Do you need help with: Using your Smart Phone/tablet? Using and creating emails? Shopping online? If the answer is yes, then why not enrol on this free 5 week course with Halton Adult Learning… more…
Pridemonth, St Helens

Pride Week In The YMCA St Helens Youth Hub

  YMCA St Helens Youth Hub are celebrating pridemonth and this week they have a program that young people wont want to miss - including their first ever Lip Sync Battle.

Widnes Vikings Extratime Group Shortlisted For A National Mental Health Award.

    The Widnes Vikings Extra Time Group, supported by State of Mind, Zero Suicide Alliance, and the NHS Mersey Care Foundation Trust, has been shortlisted for a national mental health award. The National Positive Practice in… more…
Workshop

Free 6-Week Photography & Storytelling Workshop for Women

  Savera UK is offering a free 6-week creative workshop for women, starting Thursday 19th June at 11:00 AM in Merseyside. Led by artist Amina Bihi, the sessions will explore photography, storytelling, and culture in a… more…