St Helens
Powered by Hip Hop - Update
Powered By Hip Hop Launches Summer Initiatives to Support Wellbeing and Community Engagement Across St Helens
Powered By Hip Hop, formerly known as UC Crew, is making waves this summer with a series of dynamic, inclusive programmes aimed at improving wellbeing and reducing loneliness through the transformative power of Hip Hop arts.
St Helens Community Groups Invited to Support Refugees and Asylum Seekers
Local community groups are being encouraged to take part in a new initiative aimed at improving support for refugees and asylum seekers living in the borough.
The Refugee Resettlement Service will host a community forum on 22 August 2025 at 1:00 PM in St Helens Town Hall (Pilkington Room), providing an opportunity for local organisations to collaborate, share resources, and address challenges faced by new arrivals.
Job Vacancy - Female Office Administrator / Appointment Coordinator
Chrysalis is a growing charity in St Helens with a passionate team of women who support adults who identify as female that are struggling with mental health problems and/or domestic abuse.
They are looking to employ a permanent female staff member to support the team in an administrative role by handling incoming phone calls, emails and texts, helping to manage the online systems and confidential information, and to act as a coordinator for the counselling service, arranging all appointments.
Salary: £23,660 per annum (plus pension)
Dads Forum Event - St Helens North
David Baines, St Helens North MP is hosting a roundtable event in St Helens North to hear from Dads and carers about the current state of paternity leave.
The Labour government has launched a review of parental leave as a whole, and is asking for views before 25th August. As a long-time supporter of improvements in paternity leave in particular and men’s mental health in general, I am especially keen to make sure the voices of Dads everywhere are heard.
United Utilities Project Delivered by Citizens Advice St Helens
Citizens Advice St Helens have been successful in obtaining funding from United Utilities to support expectant parents and families with children under the age of one. They also have scope to support families' with children up to the age of 5 if you have any water issues.
They can provide information and guidance on a wide variety of topics including employment, family and relationship, housing, managing debts and budgeting, understanding welfare benefits etc. The advice is tailored to the clients needs.
Council Leadership Offers Helping Hands to Local Organisations
St Helens Borough Council's Chief Executive and senior leadership team are rolling up their sleeves for a day of hands-on volunteering — and they’re inviting local organisations to get involved.
The Council is seeking opportunities for a team of around eight people, including the Chief Executive, to support a community project for one day. They're particularly interested in initiatives where they can make a practical impact and gain insight into the valuable work taking place across the borough.
St Helens Mind Launch New Male Mental Health Programme
St Helens Mind have received some funding to create a Men's Suicide Prevention group aimed at 18-30 year old men.
Landmark £25m Pilkington Trust Transfer to Benefit St Helens Charities
Charities and community groups in Merseyside will receive over £800,000 a year in funding, following the transfer of circa £25 million in assets from the Pilkington Charities Fund to the Community Foundation for Lancashire and Merseyside. The donation is the largest single trust transfer donation in the UK Community Foundations network history, of which there are 47 across the country. The fund will support projects tackling poverty and ill health, with priority given to organisations based in St Helens—the birthplace of the Pilkington legacy.
Pride Week In The YMCA St Helens Youth Hub
YMCA St Helens Youth Hub are celebrating pridemonth and this week they have a program that young people wont want to miss - including their first ever Lip Sync Battle.
Human Book Club - St Helens’ Chrysalis Centre
New Female-Only Human Book Club Launches in St Helens
St Helens’ Chrysalis Centre for Change is excited to announce the launch of a new Human Book Club, a unique female-only community group supported by the Community Foundation for Merseyside.
The club is designed to bring women together to share stories and traditions, exchange inspiring moments, and enjoy crafting in a welcoming environment.