As temperatures begin to drop, Halton & St Helens VCA is encouraging residents to make use of a series of Pick a Coat events taking place across Halton as part of the Winter Coat Project 2026.
Delivered in partnership with Care UK Charity, the project helps ensure that local people can access warm winter clothing while also supporting sustainability by reusing good-quality, pre-loved coats that might otherwise go to waste.
Anyone who needs a winter coat is welcome to attend one of the free community events and choose a coat for themselves or their family.
Pick a Coat Event Dates
Community Shop, Priory House
Runcorn, WA7 2FS
Thursday 22 October
8am to 12pm
Grangeway Community Centre
Runcorn, WA7 5HA
Monday 2 November
10:30am to 1pm
Upton Community Centre
Widnes, WA8 4PF
Thursday 5 November
1pm to 5pm
St Marie's, Lugsdale Road
Widnes, WA8 6DB
Wednesday 18 November
10am to 2pm
Donations Still Needed
The Winter Coat Project relies on the generosity of local residents, community groups and businesses. Donations of good-quality, clean winter coats are being accepted until 16 November.
There will be a pop up donation station at Widnes Market on 28th October 10am – 3pm
Further donation stations can be found at:
Runcorn
- Castlefields Community Centre
- Grangeway Community Centre
- Murdishaw Community Centre
- Beechwood Community Centre
- Runcorn Library, Halton Lea
- WELL Runcorn
- Community Shop
- Brookvale Community Centre
Widnes
- St Marie's Church
- Ditton Community Centre
- Upton Community Centre
- Frank Myler Pavilion
- Widnes Library, Kingsway
- Halton Housing Offices
For more information about the Winter Coat Project, please contact Halton & St Helens VCA or follow our social media channels for updates.