Halton
The Autism Wellbeing Project CIC - October 2025 Newsletter
The Autism Wellbeing Project are excited to share their October Newsletter with you. It’s packed with updates, including highlights from their recent training sessions, brand-new timetable (attached), and news about their Being Autistic course.
More information about the project can also be found by following this link:
Community Generosity Helps Catalyst Acquire New A3 Scanner
Catalyst Science Discovery Centre and Museum in Widnes is excited to announce that, thanks to the generous donation of Widnes Rotary Club, they are now able to purchase a state-of-the-art A3 scanner.
This new equipment will greatly enhance their ability to digitize, preserve, and share important documents, and resources. The larger A3 format means they can now scan materials that were previously too large for standard devices, expanding both the quality and the scope of their work.
Halton Virtual School Conference
The Halton Virtual School Conference will be held on Wednesday 22nd October, 8.45am-4pm, at the DCBL stadium.
The key note speaker will be Ashley John-Baptise. Some of you may recognise Ashley from BBC’s The One Show fame.
Alongside his role as an award-winning broadcaster and TV presenter, Ashley John-Baptiste is an inspirational speaker who shares his own story of navigating the care system, and is the founder of 'Be Inspired' events which aim to spark aspirations of people who have spent time in care.
Angel Dust CIC: Magical Menopause Workshop 15th November 2025 9am
The Magical Menopause Workshop
Are you perimenopausal, menopausal or maybe you aren’t sure but would love to learn more about it, and experience the most unique and magical morning with Shaz, and Lisa at Angel Dust?
You’ll be surrounded by a bevy of beautiful like-minded ladies like yourself where you can share, discuss, connect and immerse yourself in the most amazing energy.
Educate Your Plate: Funded Wellbeing and Longevity Sessions
Educate Your Plate CIC has been awarded £19,980 from The National Lottery Community Fund to deliver a life-changing project right here in Widnes and Halton.
This two-year initiative will support up to 300 local women through free weekly sessions designed to improve health, wellbeing and longevity – not just for themselves, but for their families too.
Why this matters:
Halton Community Food Provider Survey - Extended
Does your organisation provide community food support? This could be a community shop, a cupboard in your organisation to distribute donations, a community lunch, a food bank or food pantry.
Would you like to be included in a community food provision publication?
Halton and St Helens VCA Winter Coat Project
Our Winter Coat Project is running for 2025 following the success of the last 3 years.
Drop off your pre-loved, no longer needed, men's, women's, boys and girls coats - all we ask is the Winter Coats are clean with working zips and buttons.
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.