Group Directory

What do you love doing? What do you need help with? Want to make new friends or learn new skills? Or simply want to be part of the community? We have something for everyone right here in our extensive community directory.

It makes it easy for you to navigate the huge amount of organisations that make Halton and St Helens such great places to live.

  • To support needs of SEND children and families in deprived parts of the area. We put on fun days, holiday activities, development sessions, social area and safe zone for people and families  See more >>

    Works in
    Children, Young People and Families

    Works with
    Black and minority ethnic people, Children (0 -12), Disabled people, Families / single parents, Looked after children, People with learning disabilities, People with mental health problems, Refugees and people seeking asylum, Tenants and residents, Young people (aged 13-25)

  • Rotary International is an organisation of more than 12M men and women in 34,000 Rotary Clubs and in 200 countries and geographical areas. They volunteer their time, talents, professional skills and energy to improving the lives of people within their local communities and in those around the world.  See more >>

    Works in
    Economic, social and community development, Education and research, Environment, Health, International, Supporting Voluntary and community organisations

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    All

  • Our services bring smiles to older people with support at home, in hospitals, with social activities and help to get out and about so they can live life happier.  See more >>

    Works with
    Older people (over 65 years of age)

  • St Helens, WA11 7PL

    To promote, encourage and foster the fame of rugby union for the benefits of all members regardless of age gender or disability at all levels of proficiency and to form strong bonds between the club and the local community particularly via schools and the local authority.  See more >>

    Works in
    Arts, culture, sport and recreation, Health

    Works with
    Children (0 -12), Men, Older people (over 65 years of age), Women, Young people (aged 13-25)

  • St Helens, WA10 1BQ

    Safe Families is a charity that works with 30+ local authorities around the UK. Safe Families offer hope, belonging and support to children, families and care leavers; we do this primarily, but not exclusively, with and through local churches. We recruit amazing volunteers who love, support and encourage local families in their time of need.…  See more >>

  • To preserve and promote the good physical, mental and emotional health and welfare of people living with HIV and related long-term health conditions in Merseyside and surrounding areas, by the provision of care, support and practical assistance to people living with HIV, their partners, carers, dependants, children and friends. To advance the…  See more >>

  • St Helens, WA9 3AL

    To improve the lives of our communities by engaging in sports and positive healthy activities and lifestyle choices.  See more >>

  • St Helens, WA9 1SA
  • Widnes, WA8 6DB

    Sam’s Diamonds is a registered charity that provides a service for women 18 + as they journey through any cancer treatment. The group has now grown in to local communities in St Helens, Warrington, Knowsley, Liverpool, Wigan, Northwich, Wirral and the rest of Halton. We signpost you towards local services and organisations, that may be able to…  See more >>

  • Warrington, WA1 1LX

    The samaritans is available 24 hours a day to provide confidential, emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide. We provide a 24/7 service to any who telphone/email or call f  See more >>

    Works with
    Victims / survivors of crime, Offenders / ex-offenders, Homeless people, Carers, People with learning disabilities

  • Liverpool, L5 2QY

    Offer support, counselling, one to ones etc. Home visits and liaising with relevant organisation.: Where do they meet: At Address location: Meeting : Last Wednesday of month  See more >>

    Works with
    Victims / survivors of crime

  • Runcorn, WA7 1XU

    We are located within Sandymoor Community Hall indoor and outdoor enviroment. The Hall premises are spacious, light and airy and well-equipped with an array of educational play resources. The Pre-school is OFSTED registered. We are open from 09.00 to 15.30 Monday to Friday during term time only. Sandymoor Pre-School strives to be a safe and…  See more >>

    Works in
    Education and research

    Works with
    Children (0 -12)

  • Newton Le Willows, WA12 8EH

    The aim of the SCRS is to further the preservation, conservation and restoration of the Sankey Canal and to promote and stimulate public interest in and full use by the public of the whole of the canal and its environs. The society works in partnership with the canal’s owners (Canal & Rivers Trust, St Helens Borough Council, Warrington…  See more >>

  • St Helens, WA9 3AL

    Sport in the community. Our activites include - school coaches, mulit skilled, street dance, rugby, cheer leading.  See more >>

    Works in
    Social services, Education and research

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    All

  • St Helens, WA10 4EJ

    The aim of the Association is to promote the development of young people in achieving their full Physical, Intellectual, Social and Spiritual Potential; as Individuals, as responsible Citizens and as Members of their Local, Nationals and International Communities; through an enjoyable and attractive scheme of progressive training and adventure.  See more >>

    Works in
    Social services, Education and research, Environment, Arts, culture, sport and recreation

    Works with
    Children (0 -12), Young people (aged 13-25)

  • Runcorn, WA7 1GX

    Health and Wellbeing, sleep, exercise rehabilitation, mental health first aid  See more >>

  • Liverpool, L22 0LG

    Our vision is to develop a vibrant voluntary, community and faith sector that encourages and supports independent, resilient and sustainable communities. Our key activities are to: Provide support services to the VCF sector. Promote partnerships within the sector, and between the VCF sector and other sectors. Provide a channel through which…  See more >>

  • St Helens, WA11 8AJ

    Select Training was created by two qualified teachers to provide funded and/or reasonably priced mental health first aid training to schools, community groups, charities and other voluntary organisations. We provide Ofqual-regulated mental health first aid courses from levels 1-3, refresher courses and also Mini-Medics mental health first aid…  See more >>

  • Widnes, WA8 4PA

    SEND R US CIC aim to reduce loneliness and isolation by providing fun and educational activities to all children and adults in Halton with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This includes cookery classes, a Youth Club, Drum-A-Long sessions, yoga/sound baths and animal workshops, along with mums breakfast group and a dads breakfast…  See more >>

    Works in
    Children, Young People and Families

    Works with
    Carers, Disabled people, Families / single parents, Looked after children, People with learning disabilities

  • Since 2019 we have been working to re-open the former Moss Lodge Community Garden, located at the junction of Inman Avenue and Sexton Avenue Parr, which has had its gates locked for several years now. The process has been delayed due to the Covid-19 Pandemic but in March 2021 we finally obtained a 25-year lease on the site. We are hoping to…  See more >>

  • St Helens, WA10 3BF

    Provide information and signpost children, young people and adults about a range of Specific Learning Difficulties, primarily Dyslexia but also other conditions such as Dyspraxia, Dysgraphia, Dyscalculia, Attention Deficit Disorder and Autism. Drop-in meetings held on third Tuesday of every month. Everyone welcome to attend.  See more >>

  • Our mission is for SHAP to be a major force in combating homelessness, poverty and disadvantage. We will promote social justice, empower people and build strong, resilient communities.  See more >>

    Works in
    Economic, social and community development, Housing

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    All

  • Liverpool, L1 5AA

    The Sheila Kay Fund aims to assist local people active in their community by providing guidance, support, mentoring and funding to people along their learning journey. In achieving our aim, The Sheila Kay Fund operates collaboratively, responsively and progressively. We believe that: -people are capable of using learning to empower…  See more >>

    Works in
    Economic, social and community development, Education and research, Supporting Voluntary and community organisations

    Works with
    Black and minority ethnic people, Disabled people, Families / single parents, Older people (over 65 years of age), People with learning disabilities, Refugees and people seeking asylum, Young people (aged 13-25)

  • Liverpool, L2 0PP
  • Shine supports people of all ages with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Shine’s vision is of a society where all those whose lives are affected by spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus and associated conditions are empowered and enabled through choice and equality of opportunity. Our services, offered…  See more >>

    Works in
    Health

    Works with
    Children (0 -12), Disabled people

  • Runcorn, WA7 2TJ

    Skills Up CIC is an exciting and creative support service, based at The Old Police Station in Runcorn. We provide life and basic learning skills for clients with disabilities, learning difficulties or neuro-diverse conditions. We focus on helping clients improve their skills and knowledge, through a range of fun, creative and challenging…  See more >>

    Works in
    Economic, social and community development, Education and research, Social services

    Works with
    Carers, Disabled people, People with learning disabilities

  • Newton le Willows, WA1 9NW
  • Liverpool, L1 7BY

    Supporting anglican parishes north of the Mersey and working ecumenically for/on behalf of all churches in Halton.  See more >>

  • Runcorn, WA7 4RN

    Sew Halton is a social enterprise business that trades to tackle social problems using machine sewing, textile craft and up-cycling as a platform to increase skills and improve health and wellbeing. We do this through training workshops and sewing confidence courses. ​  See more >>

    Works in
    Education and research, Employment and training, Health

    Works with
    Disabled people, Gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender people, Unemployed people

  • Runcorn, WA7 3BQ

    Our club meets twice a month (but not in August). Business and Programme Action meetings are held at Castle Park Arts Centre in Frodsham on the 1st Thursday of the month at 7.00pm Social meetings (dinner and a guest speaker) are held at Runcorn Golf Clu  See more >>

  • Widnes, WA8 5BZ

    Vision Women and girls will achieve their individual and collective potential, realise aspirations and have an equal voice in creating strong, peaceful communities worldwide. Mission Soroptimists transform the lives and status of women and girls through education, empowerment and enabling opportunities.  See more >>

    Works in
    Children, Young People and Families

    Works with
    Children (0 -12), Women

  • Widnes, WA8 4SZ

    The South Lancashire and Cheshire Metal Detecting Club's holds a Club Members meeting first Wednesday of each month at St Basil's Parish Centre on Hough Green Rd, Widnes WA8 4SZ. The SLC Club is reputed to be one of the oldest and one of the more successful Detecting Clubs in the UK. We are probably one of the largest clubs too…  See more >>

  • SPARC is a charity which supports people with learning disabilities. We were first formed in July 1995. Our services in the recent past have been in the area of employment and training in independent travel skills. SPARC's main current areas of activity are concerned with personal safety training and improving the health and welfare of our…  See more >>

    Works in
    Economic, social and community development, Employment and training, Health

    Works with
    Families / single parents, People with learning disabilities, Young people (aged 13-25)

  • Prescot, L34 3LZ
  • St Helens, WA9 1LD

    More people, more active, more often  See more >>

    Works in
    Arts, culture, sport and recreation, Health, Supporting Voluntary and community organisations

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    All

  • St Helens, WA10 3UB
  • St Helens, L35 0NS
  • Runcorn, WA7 2JJ

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    Works with
    Children (0 -12)

  • St Helens, WA9 5NN

    Schools, religious activities, support for sick and housebound members, pastoral activities for all ages, family support  See more >>

    Works in
    Economic, social and community development, Social services, Education and research, Social services

    Works with
    Men, Women, Young people (aged 13-25), Disabled people, , Children (0 -12), Men, Women, Children (0 -12), Older people (over 65 years of age), Families / single parents, Carers, Disabled people, Black and minority ethnic people, Older people (over 65 years of age), People with learning disabilities, Families / single parents,

  • St Helens, WA10 2LR

    At St Helens ABC CIC, our mission is to provide a safe, supportive, and structured environment for young people, families, and vulnerable individuals within our community. Through the power of boxing and mentoring, we empower young people—particularly those at risk of criminal exploitation, county lines, and social exclusion—to build confidence,…  See more >>

    Works with
    Black and minority ethnic people, Carers, Children (0 -12), Disabled people, Families / single parents, Gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender people, Looked after children, Men, Offenders / ex-offenders, People with mental health problems, Refugees and people seeking asylum, Service and ex-service people, Substance users / those with addiction problems, Young people (aged 13-25)