Halton
Halton Borough Council – September 2025 Funding Bulletin
Halton Borough Council’s Programmes Office has released the September 2025 edition of its Funding Bulletin, offering valuable updates and opportunities for individuals and organisations seeking external funding.
In addition to the monthly bulletin, the Programmes Office provides support services including:
Volunteer Co-ordinator - Catalyst
Catalyst is undertaking an exciting new project. In 2022, the National Lottery Heritage Fund awarded Catalyst funding for the Development Stage of the Synergy Project which aims to make their heritage accessible to new and underrepresented audiences in an exciting and meaningful way. The project will physically redevelop the heritage galleries and transition spaces, as well as implement a heritage education offer to complement their already successful STEM programme.
Active Halton Place Based Expansion Event
The 18th of September is National Fitness Day which celebrates the impact being active can have on our life. Halton Borough Council will be hosting its Place Based expansion launch event for physical activity on national fitness day this year.
They want to hear from stakeholders across the system on how they can support our population to move more. This includes where there are opportunities for system working and collaboration across partners.
Sun Protection Workshops
A sun safety photo booth is the centrepiece of a new campaign raising awareness of skin cancer – an ever-increasing health problem in the North West.
The Ultra Violet (UV) photo booth shows people how they can better apply sun screen and where their skin can be damaged by sunlight. It is part of an education programme at the Catalyst science discovery centre and museum, explaining the science behind sun protection and how to stay safe in the sunshine.
Halton Funding Bulletin - August 2025
The Programmes Office Team at Halton Borough Council have produced their latest monthly Funding Bulletin covering recent grants alerts.
The bulletin can be found in the attachment below.
In addition to their monthly bulletin, Programmes Office can help you search for external funding via grant searches and support with grant applications. Also offering free workshops to help you to develop a fundraising strategy, basic bid writing, managing your grant plus monitoring & evaluation of grants received.
The Autism Wellbeing Project CIC - August 2025 Newsletter
The Autism Wellbeing Project are a non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting autistic adults in Halton and the surrounding areas. Their latest newsletter (August) can be found in the attachment below.
In this months edition they reflect on a busy and rewarding summer - from attending Halton Pride and Disability Awareness Day, to delivering autism - informed training at Manchester Royal Infirmary and across the Knowsley Primary Care Network.
You'll also find:
Invitation to Tender
Catalyst Science Discovery Centre and Museum is undertaking an exciting new project funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. The Synergy Project aims to make heritage accessible to new and underrepresented audiences in an entertaining and meaningful way. The project will physically redevelop the heritage galleries and transition spaces, as well as implement a heritage education offer to complement their already successful STEM programme.
Bursaries Available for Vulnerable Young People in Halton Through Education Fund
Young people in Halton aged 16 to 25 who are facing vulnerability, now have access to bursaries of up to £500 to support their journey into education, training, or employment. The initiative is part of The Halton Education Learning Fund, administered by the Community Foundation for Merseyside.
Originally established through fundraising efforts by Councillor Kevan Wainwright and Andrea Wainwright during their tenure as Mayor and Mayoress of Halton, the fund has now been renamed to reflect its ongoing mission to support local youth.
Halton Foundation - Fund Reopens To Support Local Groups With Increased Grant Size
The Halton Foundation Fund is officially open for applications for the first time in two years. In response to the increasing challenges faced by residents across Halton, the grant available to community groups has been raised from £1,000 to £1,500.
Halton Council Seeks Professional Feedback on Drug and Alcohol Treatment Services
Halton Borough Council has launched a new survey aimed at gathering crucial feedback on the adult drug and alcohol treatment and recovery service provided by Change, Grow, Live (CGL). The initiative is a key part of the council's ongoing contract review process.
The brief survey, designed to take approximately five minutes, targets professionals who refer to, or collaborate with, CGL's services. Its primary purpose is to assess how effectively the service is performing and how well it integrates with other organisations within the community.