St Helens
Five Years Of Wonder In St Helens
In a park, a library, a church hall, even in an empty shop - wonder has been quietly spreading across St Helens for the past five years.
You’ve probably seen it: a performance out of nowhere, a bird rave, a yeti peeking through a window, a pirate adventure while doing the school uniform shop…St Helens Concert Band Offer Free Christmas Concert
St Helens Concert Band has funding to put on a christmas concert for a local community or charity in St Helens or Halton on an evening or Sunday afternoon.
If you can provide the hall and do the ticketing (your group keeps all the proceeds), and also provide 25 seats for the band - they will do the rest.
Parr Cradle to Career NEET Offer Fund
Right To Succeed are inviting applications from organisations interested in designing and delivering provision that supports young people in Parr who are NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) or at risk of becoming NEET. Funding of up to £38,700 is available across three workstreams, each with a maximum of £12,900:
Open Day And Fundraiser Event
Joy Free Job Training are a new CIC based in St Helens, their mission is to empower single mothers, Asylum seekers and
refugee women, women with criminal records, and women facing barriers to employment by equipping them with professional tailoring skills, creative fashion technologies, and business knowledge that will enhance their livelihoods and contribute to the local economy.They are holding an open day on 18th October at 3pm to 6pm to help to fundraise and raise awareness of their work in supporting women into skills and employment.
You’re Invited – St Helens Community Sports Network Meeting
We’re excited to be hosting our second St Helens Community Sports Network meeting:
When: 1:00pm, Thursday 6th November
Where: Halton & St Helens VCA, 2nd Floor, Beacon Building, College Street, St Helens, WA10 1TFOur first meeting was a fantastic afternoon that brought together passionate representatives from organisations across St Helens.
New Crisis Café to Host Community Open Evening in St Helens
A new wellbeing initiative, Crisis Café 110, is inviting local residents to its upcoming open evening on Friday, 10th October from 4pm to 6pm.
The café, based at Hope House, 110 Crab Street, St Helens (WA10 2DJ), aims to provide a safe and welcoming space for people seeking support with their mental health. Visitors will be able to meet the team behind the project, learn more about the services available, and connect with others in the community.
Compassionate initiatives in St Helens Borough to tackle stigma
Motivated by the desire for a more compassionate and understanding society, St Helens Borough Council and independent research charity Institute of Voluntary Action Research (IVAR) have supported the promotion of a new Anti-Stigma Charter, produced by people in St Helens Borough who experienced stigma that compounded their drug and alcohol use.
St Helens SEPTEMBER 2025 VCFSE Forum - Children & Young People Focus
Guest Speakers
- Esther Ghey, Founder, Peace & Mind UK
Leading a national campaign for safer online environments and mental health support for young people making headlines recently with calls for stronger online safety measures. Her work is sparking vital conversations across the media. - Maddie Jones, Learning & Development Officer at the Safeguarding Children Partnership
- Esther Ghey, Founder, Peace & Mind UK
Macmillan Coffee Morning - Chain Lane Community Centre
You're warmly invited to Chain Lane Community Centre on Tuesday 23rd September, from 10:00am to 12:00 noon, for a wonderful morning in support of Macmillan Cancer Support.
Enjoy a delicious selection of homemade cakes, jams, and chutneys, plus:
- Raffle
- Prize Bingo
- Fun Quiz
Come along, bring a friend, and help raise funds for a great cause.
When: Tuesday 23rd September 10am to 12 noon
Where: Chain Lane Community Centre, Chain Lane, St Helens
Public Health Officer Vacancy in St Helens
Public Health are looking to recruit a new officer who will work in the Public Health team and will be asked to support a range of Public Health agendas such as healthy eating, mental health and wellbeing, sexual health, preventing infections, drugs and alcohol, tobacco smoking and more.
The post holder will be providing support to Public Health Practitioners and will be a key member of the Public Health Team.
Salary: SCP 7-11 - £26,403-£28,142 SCP 12-17 £28,598 - £31,022 per annum