Everyone at Halton & St Helens VCA would like to extend their heartfelt congratulations to Verity Rhodes, founder of Vee's Place in Prescot, on being awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) by the Lord-Lieutenant of Merseyside.
The latest St Helens VCFSE Forum brought together local organisations and partners to share updates, opportunities and community initiatives taking place across the borough. Key discussions included the launch of www.Sometimes.info, a new mental health and suicide prevention website developed with local services and people with lived experience, alongside updates on winter support activities, accessibility, employment support and dementia awareness.
Outstanding volunteer-led groups across Merseyside are being encouraged to seek national recognition through the King's Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS) 2027, the highest award given to local volunteer groups and often described as the "MBE for volunteer groups".
Wellbeing and Creative Community (WCC) is bringing back its heart-warming Christmas Cards to Care Homes Campaign for a second year and is calling on local residents, schools, businesses and community groups to help make Christmas special for older people living in care homes across St Helens.
Halton & St Helens VCA is delighted to welcome a new cohort of organisations to our growing membership network following approval by our Board in October 2026. Membership is open to voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise organisations committed to making a positive difference across Halton, St Helens and beyond. Membership now operates on an annual basis from the date of sign-up, ensuring every member receives a full 12 months of benefits.
Local residents are invited to kick off the festive season at the upcoming Community Hub Winter Fair, taking place on Saturday 21 November at St Bert's Church and Community Hub in Windmill Hill, Runcorn.
The family-friendly event promises a fun-filled afternoon featuring a variety of stalls, seasonal treats, food and refreshments. Visitors will have the opportunity to browse local craft and community stalls, enjoy festive entertainment and soak up the Christmas atmosphere.
Vision Support is seeking a qualified and compassionate Counsellor to join its team, supporting people affected by sight loss across Cheshire, Halton and North East Wales. The charity is approaching its 150th anniversary and is entering an exciting period of growth and development, offering a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to people's lives.
Adults interested in supporting children's learning, developing their understanding of child development, or exploring a future career in childcare are invited to take part in a series of free Early Years workshops this November.
Delivered by Adult and Community Learning (ACL), these non-accredited workshops provide a practical introduction to key Early Years topics and are ideal for parents, carers, volunteers and anyone considering a career in childcare or education.
Residents are invited to enjoy an evening of traditional Irish music and community spirit at an upcoming Irish Céilidh Evening hosted by Rootstock.
Taking place on Friday 13 November at The Bridge Suite, DCBL Stadium, Widnes, the event will feature live music from Price of My Pig, offering an authentic céilidh experience filled with traditional Irish tunes and entertainment.
Young people are invited to get creative this half term with a packed programme of free arts activities taking place in Liverpool city centre.
Delivered by The Black-E, the Youth Arts Scheme will run from Tuesday 27 October to Friday 30 October, offering a range of engaging sessions designed to inspire creativity, build confidence and develop new skills.
Taking place between 11am and 3.30pm each day, the programme will include opportunities to explore: