Warrington Speak Up job vacancies

Warrington Speak UP have two exciting job opportunities to join their team

Warrington Speak Up provides statutory advocacy, non-statutory advocacy, self-advocacy, and a range of project work and participation and engagement services across Warrington.

Free Training / Support For Volunteers In St Helens

Do you work with Volunteers ?

Are you looking for FREE training / support for volunteers 

Training is important for the development, motivation, and retention of volunteers. Well-trained volunteers have a deeper understanding of the programme, their roles and, thus, improving the quality and consistency of their volunteer services 

Offering ongoing training opportunities to volunteers will help to increase their confidence and role satisfaction within the organisation.

Household Support Fund for St Helens Residents

 

Household Support Fund to support vulnerable residents this winter

Residents in St Helens Borough facing financial hardship this winter will be supported by a new grant to help buy food, pay utility biils and meet other essential living costs. 

Grants Available From Citizens Advice Halton

CAB are pleased to announce that there is Winter Grant fuel funding available for Halton families and vulnerable persons from Halton Borough Council.  The Council is working with the Fuel Bank Foundation and Citizens Advice Halton to offer grants of £49 to help families who need support with their fuel bills.  There is funding for families, individuals and adults. To be eligible for the grant the person must have a pre-payment meter installed at the property and be willing to share their contact details with Citizens Advice Halton.

St Helens Borough Local Plan Main Modifications Consultation

Explanation of the Local Plan and Main Modifications
 

The new Local Plan will set out how much new development for housing, employment and other uses should take place in the Borough, where this development should take place and policies to be taken account of when assessing planning applications. Once adopted, the Local Plan will be used to guide development in the Borough.

Free Training / Support For Volunteers

Do you work with Volunteers ?

Are you looking for FREE training / support for volunteers 

Training is important for the development, motivation, and retention of volunteers. Well-trained volunteers have a deeper understanding of the programme, their roles and, thus, improving the quality and consistency of their volunteer services 

Offering ongoing training opportunities to volunteers will help to increase their confidence and role satisfaction within the organisation.

National Self Care Week 2021

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust, one of the largest community and mental health trusts in the North West, has developed a range of resources to help residents stay healthy during this winter and beyond.

 At the start of the National Self Care Week 2021, Mersey Care is marking the awareness campaign by promoting the support available to families and communities in line with the national theme of ‘choose self care for life.’

MHSF - Helplines Fund with Bupa Foundation

The Mental Health Sustainability Fund is pleased to launch a new Helplines Fund in November 2021.

With a generous donation from Bupa Foundation, The Association of Mental Health Providers is proud to administer the first targeted grant-making element within the Mental Health Sustainability Programme; to support organisations who have a helpline element to be positively impacted with regards their sustainability at this stage in England’s pandemic response.

Anti-Bullying Week - One Kind Word

Kindness is more important today than it has ever been. The isolation of the last year has underlined how little acts of consideration can break down barriers and brighten the lives of the people around us. This is one of the reasons, that ‘One Kind Word’ has been chosen as the theme of AntiBullying Week taking place from 15 to 19 of November 2021. The anti-bullying alliance has developed lots of free school resources for AntiBullying Week: One Kind Word , for both primary and secondary school aged children.

Armchair Adventures Invites Kids On An Ocean Adventure

Armchair Adventures joins the fight to save the planet with their latest fun-packed podcast episode!

In the second episode of series 2 of Armchair Adventures, you go on an underwater adventure to Australia! You’ll deep-dive under the waves to learn about Coral reefs and how they’re being regenerated.