Covid-19 and Tier Restrictions
We strongly encourage all of our members to read the full guidance on the government’s website:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/local-restriction-tiers-what-you-need-to-know#high-alert
Each VCFSE organisation must consider if it’s appropriate for them to deliver face-to-face services. Those who do must remember to follow social distancing guidelines.
If you have PPE requirements, please contact us.
From 25th March Halton and St Helens VCA will be managing their work as follows:
If you need a contact for our volunteering portal and volunteering during the Covid-19 response across both Boroughs it’s Claire Redford-Kerr
If you need a contact for the Covid-19 response in St Helens it’s Annie Lawrenson alawrenson@haltonsthelensvca.org.uk
If you need a contact for the Covid-19 response in Halton it’s Matthew Roberts Mroberts@haltonsthelensvca.org.uk
You can also contact Sally Yeoman our Chief Officer for issues in both Boroughs. She will also be picking up LCR work with VS6 colleagues
For comms/website and information queries contact
Our phones will be temporarily redirected and you will be able to contact us by using our usual numbers 01744 457100 / 01928 592405
Halton and St Helens VCA Learning Curve Issue 1
Halton and St Helens VCA are pleased to share with you our first issue of Learning Curve. Learning Curve will give you details of the learning and training opportunities being provided by us, with support from the National Lottery Community Fund, helping to support staff, volunteers and trustees as we operate during these difficult and unprecedented times.
You can read it using the link below
Trustee Vacancies at Halton and St Helens VCA
If you're passionate about supporting #Halton & #StHelens #VCSE sector, have strategic vision, the ability to think creatively, good judgement and a willingness to speak your mind, we're looking for at least three new trustees to join our Board. We are particularly keen to hear from our members and/or anyone with a financial background. For more information about the trustee role click here.
COVID-19 INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE FOR VOLUNTARY GROUPS AND ORGANISATIONS / NEW AND EXISTING VOLUNTEERS IN THE HALTON AND ST HELENS AREA
As we move into the next phase of the Covid 19 crisis we will be updating groups with helpful guidance to help you manage the transitions.
Given the update from the Prime Minister and the expectation about further guidance about how we transition back from the current arrangements for lockdown, we have produced a handy sheet for groups to use to start to plan what they might do next. If your organisation needs help or support with your plans please continue to let us know, click here to access the handy sheet for groups. Click here for the new Government Guidance on Staying Alert and Safe (Social distancing) and Click here to visit our webpage on recovery and resilience for useful guidance
Click here to find general information that will help your organisation through the Covid-19 Crisis
We will be returning to our fortnightly ebulletins from 8th July if you would like to sign up to receive a copy click here
Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust
National Emergencies Trust (NET)
Coronavirus Community Support Fund
Christmas Challenge 2020
Government funding to tackle loneliness
Sport England
Youth Endowment Fund COVID-19 Grant Round
Coalfields
The National Lottery Community Fund
Wargrave Big Local
Grants Online
COVID19 Funder List - a comprehensive list of resources
LCR Cares COVID-19 Community Support Fund (Click here for video on how to apply)
Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire Emergency Fund
Steve Morgan Foundation
Tesco Bags of Help
CAF CORONAVIRUS EMERGENCY FUND
COVID-19 Emergency Funding & Resource Hub for Charities & Social
If you live in Halton and St Helens and need some support please click on the links below for more information
- Power in Partnership (PIP)
- Guide Dogs
- Sahir House
- Vision Support
- RASASC
- CHAPS
- Halton Libraries
- Halton Dementia Care Advisor Service
- Hope Cafe
- British Red Cross (updated 27 October)
- Stroke Association
- NIghtstop Communities Northwest
- Halton Disability Partnership (updated 22nd July 2020)
- Wellbeing Enterprises CIC
- Widnes and Runcorn Cancer Support Group
- Halton Carers Centre
- Halton Womens Centre
- Halton Table Tennis
- Citizens Advice Halton
- Age UK Mid Mersey
- Healthwatch Halton
- UC Crew
- St Helens and District Diabetes Group
- Guide Dogs
- Mamafit and Mums SOCIAL
- Footsteps St Helens
- Sahir House
- Coal Industry Social Welfare Organisation
- Wellbeing Enterprises CIC
- St Helens Mind
- Citizens Advice St Helens
- Clear Futures Communities
- Age UK Mid Mersey
- Healthwatch St Helens
