St Helens

  • St Helens MINDS UNITED A Voluntary Sector Mental Health Marketplace Event!

    MINDS UNITED A Voluntary Sector Mental Health Marketplace Event!

    Are you passionate about mental health and eager to make a positive impact in your community? St Helens VCFSE Mental Health Alliance invites you to an inspiring and transformative event dedicated to fostering mental well-being through the voluntary sector.

    What you can expect : 

    Interactive Workshops: Engage in insightful workshops , exploring diverse strategies to promote emotional well-being.

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  • St Helens Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Communities of Practice Forum

     

    Organisations and professionals with an interest in mental health and suicide prevention are invited to attend a special face-to-face St Helens Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Communities of Practice Forum on Wednesday 9 September, ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September.

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  • Are You a St Helens Group Looking For Volunteers?

     

    If your organisation has volunteer opportunities but you're not yet using VCA Volunteering Portal, we'd love to help!

    Getting started is easier than you think. We'll guide you through the process step by step, so your volunteer roles can be seen by people who are actively looking to get involved in their local community.

    FREE support Easy to set up Reach more potential volunteers

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  • Help Shape the Future Youth Offer in St Helens

     

    Youth Focus North West are working with St Helens Borough Council to carry out a Needs Assessment to understand what young people, parents/carers and those who work with young people think about the current youth offer in St Helens.

    They want to hear from young people, parents/carers, and people who work with or support young people about what is working well, what could be improved, and what young people need more of in the future. 

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  • Room Hire at Deafness Resource Centre St Helens

     

    The Deafness Resource Centre is promoting its fully accessible room hire facilities in St Helens, offering flexible options for local charities, community groups, and organisations.

    Suitable for meetings, training sessions, workshops, and support groups, the venue provides:

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  • Independent Chair Opportunity – Pride in Place Programme

     

    St Helens Borough Council is currently recruiting an Independent Chair as part of the Pride in Place programme.

    The role will support the development of neighbourhood priorities across key areas including Town Centre East, Fingerpost, Parr Stocks, Peasley Cross, Sutton North West, Pocket Nook and Merton Bank. The programme aims to bring together partners and communities to help shape local regeneration and investment plans.

    The opportunity is open now, with applications closing at 23:59 on Sunday 21 June 2026.

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  • Home-Start St Helens Celebrates Prestigious King’s Award for Voluntary Service and Royal Garden Party Invitation

     

    Home-Start St Helens has marked a remarkable milestone this year, proudly celebrating the honour of receiving the King’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest recognition a local voluntary group can achieve in the UK. This accolade reflects the unwavering dedication of the organisation’s volunteers, who provide vital emotional and practical support to families across the borough.

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  • Celebrate Refugee Week in St Helens with Food, Football and Community Spirit

     

    Residents are invited to come together to celebrate Refugee Week in St Helens with two free, community-focused events that highlight diversity, inclusion, and local support.

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  • Health and Wellbeing Event - St Helens

    Residents are invited to a free Health and Wellbeing Event taking place on Saturday 20 June, 10am–4pm at Queen’s Park Leisure Centre, St Helens.

    The event will bring together a range of local health and wellbeing services, offering information, advice and support to help people live well.

    There will also be resources on healthy lifestyles for individuals and families, alongside the Living Well Bus providing cervical screening.

    This is a great opportunity to find out about local support and services available in the community.

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  • Rainford Junction Bluegrass and Old Time Festival Returns This July

     

    A lively, family-friendly music festival celebrating bluegrass and old time traditions is set to take place at Rainford Junction from 2–5 July 2026.

    The Rainford Junction Bluegrass and Old Time Festival is designed with inclusivity and community at its heart, creating a welcoming environment for people of all ages. The festival site is organised into smaller community-style areas where visitors are encouraged to join in informal music sessions, making it a truly interactive and engaging experience.

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