Welcome
Halton and St Helens is packed full of amazing people working together to tackle the issues that affect our community: from food poverty to mental health.
Our member organisations make a difference to thousands of people every single day and HSHVCA supports them with invaluable training, advice and representation.
We provide them with practical help that could help your organisation thrive, too - from support in recruiting and managing volunteers, raising funds, to advice on governance and setting up financial systems.
We are proud to connect more than 2,500 charities, community groups and social enterprises with the thousands of people who need them.
Find out how you can tap into our wealth of knowledge and experience - whether you are an organisation or a resident of Halton or St Helens looking to access some of the best services and groups.
Activities Directory
There is always something going on in Halton and St Helens and this is the best place to find out what’s what.
Halton and St Helens: search our community directory
What do you love doing? What do you need help with? Want to make new friends or learn new skills? Or simply want to be part of the community?
We have something for everyone right here in our extensive community directory
It makes it easy for you to navigate the huge amount of organisations that make Halton and St Helens such great places to live.
Recent Updates
Reconnecting Runcorn Public Open Day
Halton Council are holding a Public Info Session to provide updates on the latest news & progress on the Reconnecting Runcorn project. There will also be a small Q&A session. These will be open to members of the public, businesses… more…Winter Coat Project -Donation Stations 2026 200826
Our Winter Coats project is back and this year we are excited to be partnering with the amazing Care UK Charity! It all kicks off with Donation Stations opening from the 1st September 2026. A big shout out to Roy Jacks… more…Easyfundraising free to join
This summer, £2m in unrestricted funding has been donated to third sector organisations through the easyfundraising platform. Through this free to use and trusted website, thousands of online retailers will donate money to your… more…Recently added activities
There is always something going on in Halton and St Helens and this is the best place to find out what’s what.
Macmillan Coffee Morning
The Friends of Chain Lane are holding a Macmillan Coffee Morning at the community centre on Tuesday 29th September 10.00am - 12.00noon.
As well as delicious cakes there will also be a raffle, tombola, bingo and more. Come along and enjoy a lovely morning supporting this special charity.…
Inspire Programme
• Inspire is a full wraparound service for adults with learning difficulties / disabilities, this includes physical disabilities and mental health difficulties.
• The aims of the Inspire project is to deliver training to enable the learners to improve lifestyle/skills, engage with the…
Social Saturdays
A Fun, Safe & Welcoming Space for young people and adults (16+) with SEN needs to socialise, relax, and enjoy time with friends in a supportive environment.
Weekly activities include Bingo, Films, Disco sessions, relaxed socialising, tuck shop and lunch.