Christmas
Christmas Message From Everyone at Halton & St Helens VCA
We would like to thank all our volunteers, member organisations and partners for all their outstanding hard work, in what has been another extremely difficult year for everyone. It has been very much appreciated. Our offices… more…
Funding
VCSE Energy Efficiency Scheme
New funding scheme to help voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations in England improve their energy efficiency. The £25.5m VCSE Energy Efficiency Scheme is now open to help voluntary, community, and… more…
Christmas, Mental Health
Mental Health Support Over Christmas
The festive period isn’t always festive for everyone. It can be a difficult time for some. Whatever the issue and whatever is going on, it’s #OK2ASK for help. Urgent support: if you are having thoughts of suicide, are harming… more…
IAM RoadSmart Advanced Driver Course starts 4th January
Buy a Xmas Gift of an Advanced Driving Course, Treat yourself, family or friends to a special Xmas Present this year with a local Advanced Driving Course delivered by St Helens Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM RoadSmart).… more…
Halton, Health, Training; workshops; wellbeing;
Halton Health Improvement Team Training and Workshops
Halton Health Improvement Team have a new programme of health related training for January to March 2024 for Halton organisations. Our training programme is designed to create a network of local Health Champions, whose role is to promote… more…
State of the Sector
State of the Sector 2023 Cheshire and Merseyside
Halton & St Helens VCA is pleased to share the 2023 flagship reports for the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise sector in Halton and St Helens in partnership with NHS Cheshire and Merseyside. The State of the… more…
Halton and St Helens VCA, Quality award, Star Standard
Star Standard Foundation Stage, January launch!
Halton & St Helens VCA is pleased to announce that the Foundation Stage of our bespoke STAR Standard quality award will be launched on-line in January! The STAR Standard has been developed by VCA in partnership with local… more…
Mersey Care
Congratulations - Employee's Of The Month
Congratulations to our Mental Health Care Navigators John and Bec for being recognised by staff at Merseycare for all their amazing support being given to individuals connecting to local community activities supporting mental wellbeing and… more…
Christmas, NHS Cheshire & Merseyside
Patients Urged To Order Repeat Prescriptions Ahead of Christmas
Patients across Cheshire and Merseyside are being asked to plan ahead this Christmas by checking their regular medications and ordering any repeat prescriptions they might need early - using the NHS App. The NHS is advising that… more…
Funding
UKSPF ‘Digital Connectivity for Community Facilities’ grants programme - Deadline is 5pm, Friday 15th December
The third funding round of the UKSPF-funded Digital Connectivity for Community Facilities grants programme is now open. The application deadline is 5pm, Friday 15th December. A total of £297,500 is available… more…
Volunteering
Shadow Volunteer Scheme - Forestry England
Forestry England's Shadow Volunteer scheme puts successful applicants into the heart of managing the nation's forests. Supported by a beat team you will shadow and be mentored by an experienced member of staff as you carry out your… more…
Halton and St Helens VCA, Leadership, Training
VCA Leadership Workshop: Resilience, risk of burn out . 26th February 2024
Alison Blackler - 2minds is inviting you to an in-person workshop in St. Helens. Topic: VCA Leadership Workshop - Resilience, risk of burn out Date & Time: Monday the 26th February, 2024, 10:00 a.m. - 02:00 p.m. VCA Leadership… more…
Halton and St Helens VCA, Leadership, online training, Training
Leadership Workshop: Juggling time and priorities. 31st January 2024, online.
Alison Blackler - 2minds is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: VCA Leadership Workshop - Juggling Time and Priorities Date & Time: Wednesday 31st January, 2024 10:00 a.m. - 02:00 p.m. VCA Leadership Workshop - Juggling… more…
Halton, Leadership, Training
VCA Leadership Workshop: Managing drama, you and challenging people. 8th February 2024
Alison Blackler - 2minds is inviting to an in-person workshop in Halton, venue to be confirmed Topic: VCA Leadership Workshop - Managing drama, you and challenging people Date & Time: Thursday the 8th of February 2024 10:00 a.m. - 02:… more…Community Centre Managers Meeting
The next Community Centre Managers Meeting will be on Wednesday 24th January 2024 at 12.30pm until 2.30pm The Beacon, Ground Floor Meeting Room, College Street, WA10 1TF. Lunch is provided. Guest to be confirmed.St Helens VCFSE Forum - 22nd January 2024
The next St Helens VCSE Forum meeting will be on Monday 22nd January 2024. Coffee, registration and networking from 9.30am with the meeting starting at 10am. The meeting will be face to face and taking place at the Willowbrook Living Well… more…Introduction to the Chest Portal and Tendering: 30th January 2024
Ann-Marie Lawrenson: Introduction to Chest Portal and Tendering. The Alex Suite, The Living Well, Borough Road, St. Helens. 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Introduction to the Chest Portal and Tendering Funded workshop for charities, voluntary… more…Basics of Bid Writing: St Helens, 7th February 2024
Ann-Marie Lawrenson: The Basics of Bid Writing. The Beacon, St. Helens. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 7th February 2024 Basic of Bid Writing Workshop - Funded workshop for charities, voluntary groups, and not-for-profit organisations. … more…Funders Fair: St Helens Town Hall, 16th January 2024
Start the New Year with a funding networking event! Meet funders face to face, find out what they have to offer, discuss your ideas and network with your peers. Guests include: National Lottery Community Fund Coalfields Regeneration… more…
Funding
Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) Funding for Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Halton, St Helens and Warrington
Mersey Care’s Participation and Engagement Team has been awarded funding from NHS Charities Together to support the long-term health and recovery of NHS staff, patients, community, and volunteers impacted by COVID-19. The funding… more…
Transport