Funding

Celebrating Network For Europe’s Legacy – Apply Now For A £500 Grant

  For almost 40 years, Network for Europe has played a vital role in supporting the not-for-profit sector across the North West to access and manage European funding, helping our communities to thrive. As the organisation closes its… more…
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Events, Sport, St Helens

You’re Invited – St Helens Community Sports Network Meeting

  We’re excited to be hosting our second St Helens Community Sports Network meeting: When:  1:00pm, Thursday 6th November Where: Halton & St Helens VCA, 2nd Floor, Beacon Building, College Street, St Helens, WA10 1TF Our… more…
Mental Health, St Helens

New Crisis Café to Host Community Open Evening in St Helens

  A new wellbeing initiative, Crisis Café 110, is inviting local residents to its upcoming open evening on Friday, 10th October from 4pm to 6pm. The café, based at Hope House, 110 Crab Street, St Helens (WA10 2DJ), aims to provide a… more…
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Introducing '20 for 20' - an exciting funding opportunity for local groups in Halton

Announcement from Halton Housing Trust It's their 20th anniversary this December, and to mark this special milestone, they're launching '20 for 20' — an exciting initiative designed to give back to the communities they… more…
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#Halton #Babylossawarenessweek #Bereavement

Baby Loss Awareness Week Halton

Widnes Babyloss Awareness Group will be hosting 3 events across Baby Loss Awareness Week in October. Bandstand ribbon decorating will take place at Victoria Park Bandstand on Sunday the 5th of October at 1:00pm. A Lantern Walk with… more…
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#Babylossawarenessweek #Bereavement, #St Helens

Baby Loss Awareness Week St Helens

Baby Loss Awareness week: St Helens Crematorium, Rainford Road, St Helens WA10 6DF Will be opening on the afternoon of: Wednesday 15th October 2025 between 12noon - 3pm and hosting a Sunrise Ceremony Hall and between 5pm - 7pm Sunset… more…
Funding

Final Grant Round Launch & Briefing Sessions - UKSPF Digital Grants

  VOLA is launching the final funding round of the Liverpool City Region UKSPF Digital Connectivity for Community Facilities Grants programme on Monday 29th September, with an application deadline of 5pm,… more…
Mental Health

St Helens Mind - Men's Mental Health Project

  This project aims to deliver a support program for men aged 18-25. The program will consist of four 12-week cohorts per year, each supporting 8 participants. The goal is to provide a structured, supportive environment where men can… more…
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Anti Stigma Charter, St Helens

Compassionate initiatives in St Helens Borough to tackle stigma

Motivated by the desire for a more compassionate and understanding society, St Helens Borough Council and independent research charity Institute of Voluntary Action Research (IVAR) have supported the promotion of a new Anti-Stigma Charter… more…
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Community Generosity Helps Catalyst Acquire New A3 Scanner

Catalyst Science Discovery Centre and Museum in Widnes is excited to announce that, thanks to the generous donation of Widnes Rotary Club, they are now able to purchase a state-of-the-art A3 scanner. This new equipment will greatly… more…
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#sustainability #wintercoatdrive #reuseseducescycle

Pick-A-Coat-Day 1st Event

Come along to our first "Pick-A-Coat-Day" of 2025.  Free coats for Women, Men and Children. Wednesday 1st of October at St Maries, Lugsdale Road. Drop in between 9am to 4pm. All are welcome to stay and have a chat, refreshments are… more…
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Halton Virtual School Conference

  The Halton Virtual School Conference will be held on Wednesday 22nd October, 8.45am-4pm, at the DCBL stadium. The key note speaker will be Ashley John-Baptise. Some of you may recognise Ashley from BBC’s The One Show fame.… more…

Looking for an Inspirational Speaker? Margaret Trimby Shares the Journey of Hope in Kenya

  Are you a group who would welcome an inspirational and interesting speaker for your meeting, seminar, lesson or assembly? Look no further! Margaret Trimby would love to share the remarkable story of the Neema School (Kenya) Trust… more…
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CMCA, Halton, Menopause, wellbeing, Womens Health

Angel Dust CIC: Magical Menopause Workshop 15th November 2025 9am

The Magical Menopause Workshop Are you perimenopausal, menopausal or maybe you aren’t sure but would love to learn more about it, and experience the most unique and magical morning with Shaz, and Lisa at Angel Dust? You’ll be surrounded… more…
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Halton, The National Lottery, Wellbeing, Womens Health

Educate Your Plate: Funded Wellbeing and Longevity Sessions

Educate Your Plate CIC has been awarded £19,980 from The National Lottery Community Fund to deliver a life-changing project right here in Widnes and Halton. This two-year initiative will support up to 300 local women through free weekly… more…
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Age UK Mid Mersey Trustee Recruitment. Become a Trustee

  As a trustee, you’ll play a vital role in shaping the future of Age UK MId Mersey charity ensuring older people across Mid Mersey are supported, valued, and never forgotten. This isn’t just about sitting on a board; it’s about… more…
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Affordablefood, Community, Halton, Sustainability

Halton Community Food Provider Survey - Extended

Does your organisation provide community food support? This could be a community shop, a cupboard in your organisation to distribute donations, a community lunch, a food bank or food pantry. Would you like to be included in a community… more…
Halton, Sustainability, Winter

Halton and St Helens VCA Winter Coat Project

  Our Winter Coat Project is running for 2025 following the success of the last 3 years. Drop off your pre-loved, no longer needed, men's, women's, boys and girls coats - all we ask is the Winter Coats are clean with working zips… more…
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Children & Young People, St Helens, VCFSE

St Helens SEPTEMBER 2025 VCFSE Forum - Children & Young People Focus

Guest Speakers Esther Ghey, Founder, Peace & Mind UK Leading a national campaign for safer online environments and mental health support for young people making headlines recently with calls for stronger online safety… more…

Transforming and Building Communities Through Conversations

  In conjunction with Ella Baker Schol of Organising, the Race Equality Hub is delivering a three day Transforming and Building Communities through Conversations training course to challenge narratives that seek to blame, powerless,… more…
Coffee Morning, St Helens

Macmillan Coffee Morning - Chain Lane Community Centre

  You're warmly invited to Chain Lane Community Centre on Tuesday 23rd September, from 10:00am to 12:00 noon, for a wonderful morning in support of Macmillan Cancer Support. Enjoy a delicious selection of homemade cakes, jams, and… more…