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.

We believe the information about the community groups and activities listed on our website is accurate and up to date. However, we recommend contacting the group directly to confirm the details before attending any groups or sessions.

  • United, we seek and find those in need, providing practical support and fellowship in a spirit of justice, while tackling the causes of poverty.Visiting People Visiting is at the centre of what we do. The essence of our work is person-to-person contact and spending time with people, giving them a sense of belonging, is our greatest gift. We call…  See more >>

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    Economic, social and community development, Social services

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  • To support the gymnasts of the Spartac display squad educated or residing in the borough of St Helens. To enhance and promote the physical and mental well being of the said gymnasts of the club by supporting, maintaining and encouraging an active lifestyle, supporting, maintaining and improving their self esteem and confidence. Activities…  See more >>

    Works in
    Arts, culture, sport and recreation, Health

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    Disabled people, People with learning disabilities, Young people (aged 13-25)

  • Prescot, L35 7jx

    Affiliated to IAM RoadSmart (formally The Institute of Advanced Motorists), St Helens & District Advanced Motorists is one of 180 IAM Groups – a not for profit charitable organisation run by volunteers whose mission is the promotion of Road Safety and assisting the general public to meet the requirements of the IAM’s Advanced Driving Test.  See more >>

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    Arts, culture, sport and recreation

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  • St Helens, WA11 0AX

    To pioneer a new future by proclaimming the kingdam of god in action and word to 21st century people.To build 100 lake and river cells through a network of lake and river chruches by 2012 and see a national movement by 2020.  See more >>

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  • St. Helens, WA10 3se

    Pantries are strengthening communities, fostering friendships, loosening the grip of poverty and contributing to healthier, happier lives. Pantries operate as membership food clubs and neighbourhood hubs, often serving as springboards to other community initiatives, opportunities and ideas. Working with households to build dignity, hope and…  See more >>

  • St Helens, WA10 3RN

    The Standing Tall Foundation promote the mental and physical health of all community groups, through the provision of counselling, addiction support and physical activity initiatives. We further extend this support into the community to help those in financial need, including the homeless, via the provision of advisory support.  See more >>

    Works in
    Economic, social and community development, Health, Housing

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    Black and minority ethnic people, Carers, Disabled people, Families / single parents, Gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender people, Homeless people, Men, Offenders / ex-offenders, Older people (over 65 years of age), People with learning disabilities, People with mental health problems, Refugees and people seeking asylum, Service and ex-service people, Substance users / those with addiction problems, Tenants and residents, Unemployed people, Victims / survivors of crime, Women, Young people (aged 13-25)

  • St Helens, WA10 1RE

    Starting Point is a place where you can receive free information, advice and guidance on jobs, education and training in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.  See more >>

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    Law, crime, human/civil rights and information

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    Men, Women, Unemployed people, Men, Women

  • Runcorn, WA7 5BB

    To enable, inspire and support children with cerebral palsy and their families.  See more >>

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    Education and research, Health

  • To provide badminton opportunities for the wider community from beginners to county level for both juniors and adults.  See more >>

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    Arts, culture, sport and recreation

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    Children (0 -12), Families / single parents, Older people (over 65 years of age)

  • VISION AND KEY AIMS OF T.A.N.G.O. “The aim of T.A.N.G.O. is to reach out, serve and help those in need in the community, by building trust and fellowship, mirroring Christian values”. – agreed November 2018 at the T.A.N.G.O. away day T.A.N.G.O. is a major part of the outreach strategy of St Marks in reaching Haydock with the love of Jesus…  See more >>

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    Economic, social and community development, Employment and training, Environment

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    Disabled people, Families / single parents, Older people (over 65 years of age)

  • St Helens, WA9 5JA

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    Children (0 -12), Young people (aged 13-25), Offenders / ex-offenders, Children (0 -12)

  • Widnes, WA8 6AX

    We support autistic adults with their wellbeing through free activities, therapies, 1:1 support and mentoring.  See more >>

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    Health

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    Disabled people, Gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender people, Men, Older people (over 65 years of age), People with learning disabilities, People with mental health problems, Unemployed people, Women

  • Cronton, WA8 5QW

    Health based volunteering in a wide variety of settings, getting people active while at the same time helping the environment, helping people to enhance their physical and mental wellbeing and giving them a sense of ownership of their local environment  See more >>

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    Employment and training, Environment, Health, Supporting Voluntary and community organisations

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  • St Helens, WA10 3NQ

    To promote and assist for the benefit of the general public of St Helens and surrounding areas in the prevention of crime by providing support and raising awareness to contribute to the reduction of anti-social behaviour and crime in particular that of knife crime. Activities are to engage with young people and discourage them away from…  See more >>

  • To perform English Morris dances and allied traditions to the best of our ability and for enjoyment. To further this aim, and to keep alive the traditions, the following activities will be undertaken: - public performances locally and further afield - regular practices - organising occasional workshops - fundraising to further the aims of the…  See more >>

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    Arts, culture, sport and recreation

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  • St Helens, WN12 9BA

    The Cycle Project UK cic has two main objectives. To reduce waste and pollution by recycling and reusing unwanted bikes and providing these bikes to the local community to help encourage cycling and reduce the number of cars on our roads. Secondly we aim to develop a happier, healthier community by bringing people together who enjoy cycling or…  See more >>

  • St Helens, WA10 5EA

    Mission Statement: The Eccleston Old People’s Welfare Committee and volunteers of the Lester Drive Centre are committed to promoting and providing inclusive activities for the benefit of all of the people of Eccleston and surrounding areas with particular regard to the elderly. To promote the general good of people of all ages by organising…  See more >>

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    Arts, culture, sport and recreation, Economic, social and community development, Health

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    Children (0 -12), Disabled people, Older people (over 65 years of age)

  • St Helens, WA10 1HJ

    To promote and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of local charities and voluntary organisations where they are carrying out charitable activities by the provision and management of office accommodation, conferences, training, information, advice and other facilities, services or support in the borough of St Helens.  See more >>

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

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    All, Disabled people, Homeless people

  • Runcorn, WA7 2AX

    To advance the mental health and well-being of the general public within the Liverpool City Region, including Halton and Merseyside; by providing mental health education, professional counselling, and suicide prevention initiatives. The Company seeks to empower those with lived experience of mental health challenges, alongside their families…  See more >>

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    Arts, culture, sport and recreation, Children, Young People and Families, Economic, social and community development, Education and research, Employment and training, Health, Social services, Supporting Voluntary and community organisations

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  • St Helens, WA9 1DS

    The Philippi Trust is affiliated to the Association of Christian Counsellors and works to their Code of Ethics. All our counsellors are qualified to diploma level and work on a voluntary basis. We offer counselling across a broad range of problems, always seeking to expand our services into new areas of counselling to meet the growing needs of a…  See more >>

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    Health, Religion, Social services, Supporting Voluntary and community organisations

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  • St Helens, WA10 3TT

    Are a grant making charity for general charitable purposes.  See more >>

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

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    Black and minority ethnic people, Carers, Children (0 -12), Disabled people, Faith communities, Families / single parents, Gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender people, Homeless people, Looked after children, Men, Offenders / ex-offenders, Older people (over 65 years of age), People with learning disabilities, People with mental health problems,

  • Widnes, WA8 8DF

    We are based at Ditton Community Centre in Widnes, and operate all year round, focussing on improving physical and mental health, building confidence, supporting isolation and creating community connections. Since forming in 2017, The Wonky Garden has grown from strength to strength, transforming a neglected strip of land into a much loved asset…  See more >>

  • St Helens, WA11 7DB

    We have provided a public access defibrillator at the statue. We are responsible for the upkeep of the statue and the defibrillator, organise and provide training courses free of charge in the use of defibrillators We provide education about the history and industrial heritage of our region Annually on the 28th April we organise a service of…  See more >>

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    Education and research, Employment and training, Health

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  • St Helens, WA10 1BX

    We will welcome as wide an audience as possible to inform, educate and inspire on the history, present, and future of glass and to promote St Helens history and culture. We will do this by:  Our unique experiences with glass making  Showcasing, displaying and promoting glass artists  Our strong links with the local community we offer a…  See more >>

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    Arts, culture, sport and recreation

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    Black and minority ethnic people, Carers, Disabled people, Faith communities, Families / single parents, Gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender people, Men, Older people (over 65 years of age), People with learning disabilities, People with mental health problems, Refugees and people seeking asylum, Service and ex-service people, Women

  • St Helens, WA10 2TL

    • We create safe, non-judgmental spaces for mums to share, to talk, to be heard. • We offer peer support, listening sessions, and compassionate guidance for those going through emotional difficulties. • We host group meet-ups, workshops and community events focused on building connection, reducing isolation, and strengthening resilience. • We…  See more >>

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    Children, Young People and Families, Economic, social and community development, Education and research, Employment and training, Health

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    Black and minority ethnic people, Families / single parents, Women

  • Think F.A.S.T Community Interest Company Mission Statement Our Mission The mission of Think F.A.S.T (Finding a Solution Together) is to provide a range of high-quality health, fitness, educational and personal development programmes for children and young people in St Helens and beyond, particularly the most vulnerable and disadvantaged…  See more >>

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    Children, Young People and Families

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  • St Helens, WA10 2JZ

    St Helens community support is a free and independent service funded by supporting people to provide housing related support to people experiencing severe mental distress. We work in partnership with other local statutory and voluntary services to support individuals to get the help they need. We offer people support to: Deal with finances,…  See more >>

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    Health

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  • St Helens, WA9 1LD

    In which wards are your services provided? St Helens Town Centre Purpose or Mission Statement and activities of your organisation: Torus Foundation's principal activity is to support communities within the Liverpool region addressing deprivation and promoting inclusion. Torus Foundation has four key impact areas…  See more >>

  • Torus Foundation's principal activity is to support communities within the Liverpool region addressing deprivation and promoting inclusion. Torus Foundation has four key impact areas: - Money Matters - Go Digital - Health and Wellbeing; and - Employment. The charity focusses work across three heartlands; St Helens, Liverpool and Warrington.   See more >>

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

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  • Town in the Town is the ‘charitable’ arm of St.Helens Town Association Football Club. We aim to provide opportunities to play football or other related leisure time activities for local people, regardless of their age, ethnicity, disability, financial situation, or other social or economic circumstances. We also aim to provide opportunities for…  See more >>

  • Widnes, WA8 5DY

    Trainhill Trust is dedicated to restoring the Rainhill Station building and transforming it into a cutting-edge museum and education facility. This vibrant new space will also serve as a community hub, celebrating the historic Rainhill Locomotive Trials of 1829. Our aim is to blend heritage with modern innovation, providing an inspiring…  See more >>

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  • St Helens, WA12 8HR

    A large part of our woek is aimed at driving forward skills for life by putting and maintaining members of the local community into the workforce. We work closely with all the agencies involved in this work through the delivery of basic skills training and providing second chances for adults to learn in an environment that encourages exploration…  See more >>

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    Arts, culture, sport and recreation, Education and research, Employment and training, Health, International, Law, crime, human/civil rights and information, Supporting Voluntary and community organisations

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    Black and minority ethnic people, Disabled people, Families / single parents, Men, Older people (over 65 years of age), People with mental health problems, Tenants and residents, Unemployed people, Women, Young people (aged 13-25)

  • Wigan, WN3 5RS
  • Widnes, WA8 6EL

    CIO supporting asylum seekers, refugees and vulnerable migrants. The Parish of St Wilfrid Widnes is a Catholic Parish comprising 4 churches, which used to be 4 separate parishes.  See more >>

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    Economic, social and community development, Education and research, Law, crime, human/civil rights and information

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    Black and minority ethnic people, Children (0 -12), Disabled people, Faith communities, Families / single parents, Gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender people, Homeless people, Men, People with mental health problems, Refugees and people seeking asylum, Service and ex-service people, Unemployed people, Victims / survivors of crime, Women, Young people (aged 13-25)

  • St Helens, WA9 3XQ
  • St Helens, WA10 3JQ

    • To raise the understanding of the plight of asylum seekers/ refugees in St Helens • To improve integration of asylum seekers and refugees into local communities • To support a better understanding of different cultures in St Helens • To build bridges across communities • To provide a better understanding of British society for…  See more >>

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    Economic, social and community development

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    All

  • Widnes, WA8 4PF

    Come and visit our Community Cafe, we offer healthy good value meals and snacks. Our programme of activities include Tots Play Sessions, Bingo, Tea Dances, Karate and childrens dance classes. We have rooms to hire at a reasonable cost and there is a Crech  See more >>

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    Tenants and residents, Children (0 -12), Older people (over 65 years of age), Families / single parents, Young people (aged 13-25)

  • Runcorn, WA7 6HP
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    Arts, culture, sport and recreation, Education and research

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