St Helens
Directory of Community Food Provision Across St Helens Borough - APRIL 2025 Edition
Across the Borough, many local organisations are working side by side as part of the St Helens Borough Community Food Providers Alliance to create innovative food projects that support individuals and families. By working together - community groups, charities, and the public sector - we’re making sure that everyone has access to delicious, nutritious, and affordable food. From sharing surplus food to promoting smart shopping and cooking, our initiatives help people stretch their budgets while cutting down on waste.
ST HELENS TOGETHER VCFSE FOOD & WIDER ESSENTIALS ASSISTANCE GRANT (February 2025)
The St Helens Together VCFSE Food & Wider Essentials Assistance Grants has been made available as a result of a local crowdfunding campaign facilitated through St Helens Council and Halton & St Helens VCA along with an allocation of the Government Household Support Fund. The campaign was created specifically for VCFSE organisations to use to support people who are struggling to afford food and wider essentials due to increasing winter pressures along with the ongoing impact of the cost of living.
St Helens VCFSE - Mental Health Alliance & Marketplace Event - 31st January 2025
We still have some spots at our St Helens Mental Health Wellbeing Market Place were we will be joined by health professionals and other such as social prescribers, community connectors who are wanting to know about the amazing support available for people in local communities across St Helens Brorough.
Scan the QR code to book your organisation a space at this engaging market place event. or click the link : BOOK NOW
St Helens VCFSE - Mental Health Alliance & Marketplace Event - 31st January 2025
Calling all voluntary organisations, charities and social enterprises operating in St Helens, come and join us at our 4th Marketplace event that showcases the many voluntary and community organisations delivering mental wellbeing services. We will be holding this event to on the Friday 31st January 2025.
This will be an opportunity for you to book a stall to showcase your services at our next marketplace event. The agenda for the event will be:
10am - 11am : Alliance update - find out about the range of learning opportunities to support your staff and volunteers.
St Helens VCFSE Forum - JANUARY 2025
Join us for our JANUARY 2025 Voluntary Sector Forum!
We will be focusing on planning for the year ahead along with finding out about Smokefree Grants of £5k and hearing from the National Lottery Community Fund.Get Ready for an Energizing Meeting at the St Helens VCSE Forum!
Support Services in St Helens - Open during the festive period
Jane Mullarkey at St Helens Welbeing Service has very kindly collated information that can help us to share what support services are open in St Helens over the festive period for those who may need some support.
So please download and share with your networks.
A Huge Thank You for Making the 2024 VCFSE Conference a Resounding Success!
We are absolutely delighted to share the incredible success of the 2024 VCFSE Conference: What’s The Story – Tackling Health Inequalities in St Helens. Thanks to the passion, insights, and energy of everyone involved, the event was a truly inspiring and impactful day for all.
What Our Delegates Had to Say...
The feedback we received from delegates was overwhelmingly positive, and we're thrilled to see how valuable the experience was for those who attended. Here’s just a snapshot of what they had to say:
St Helens VCFSE CEO network - don't miss out on the last few places
Join Us for the launch of the St Helens VCFSE Chief Officer Network Lunch! Are you a CEO or have the responsibility for the strategic direction of an organisation in the VCFSE sector? Do not miss this exclusive opportunity to connect, collaborate, and create lasting impact.
This is more than just a lunch - it’s a chance to build valuable connections and gain fresh perspectives. Reserve your spot today and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference!
Meet the new Director of Children’s Services at St Helens Council, Tracy Stephen
Please note that this meeting has been cancelled.
Please join us on the 5 November for a conversation with Tracy Stephen, St Helens Council’s new Director of Children’s Services. Meet Tracy and hear about her plans for working with the local voluntary and community sector.
The meeting will be at Willowbrook - Living Well, Alexandra House, Borough Road,St Helens, WA10 3RN from 2.30pm to 4.30pm.
What's the Story? Tackling Health Inequalities VCFSE Conference
Join us at our Conference to celebrate, explore, and demonstrate the impact the VCFSE Sector has on the health inequalities faced by the communities we work with across ST HELENS.
We will welcome: