Halton, survey
Halton Loneliness Survey
Are you lonely? Do you know or work with people who are lonely? Loneliness can have a terrible impact on a person's physical and mental health. Research indicates that Loneliness affects millions of individuals in the UK annually and… more…
Consultation
Fiddler's Ferry Draft Development Framework - Consultation Launch
Please find attached below a letter from Kieran Tames, Development Director for Peel NRE. The letter details Peel NRE’s consultation on the Draft Development Framework for the former Fiddler’s Ferry Power Station site in Warrington.… more…
Halton, Network, St Helens, Training
VCA Training and Networking Newsletter
Halton and St Helens VCA latest Training and Networking E-Newsletter. We will be using this platform to share the VCA training offer, highlight our networking events, and promote the training available through our partners and external… more…
NHS Cheshire & Merseyside
NHS Cheshire And Merseyside First Recipient Of New UK-Wide Social Value Award
NHS Cheshire and Merseyside, integrated care board for the region, has become the first organisation in the UK to receive a new award for social value in health. The Social Value Quality Mark: Health Award launched in November 2023,… more…
Fitness, St Helens
Saints Building Foundations Programme - Mental Health and Physical Activity
Saints Community Development Foundation are running a ‘Building Foundations’ Programme with St Helens Public Health Team. ‘Building Foundations’ is a programme that is looking to improve mental and physical health, through light… more…
Funding, Halton
Halton 50 Grants
2024 marks the 50th year of the Borough of Halton. In 1974 the two towns on Runcorn and Widnes, along with a number of surrounding villages, joined together to create the Borough of Halton. As part of the celebration of Halton turning… more…
AGM, Trustee
Chain Lane Community Centre A.G.M And New Trustees Wanted
Chain Lane Community Centre A.G.M and new Trustees There’s a warm invitation to come to the Chain Lane Community Centre AGM (Annual General Meeting) on Thursday 1st February, 1.00pm at the Centre. You can attend either in person at… more…
Refugee Support, St Helens
Calling All St Helens Community Groups
St Helens Bourgh Council Resettlement Service Support are hosting regular events to support Refugees and Asylum Seekers living in the borough to access community facilities with ease. As part of these catch ups, they would like to;… more…
Runcorn, survey
Runcorn Street Art Survey
Hazlehurst Studios seeks your valuable input on the Runcorn Street Art Project. As part of Reconnecting Runcorn, this funded initiative aims to shape potential future murals inspired by the rich heritage tales from Dukesfield. They… more…
Halton
Pharmacy Opening Hours Over The 2023 Christmas Period - Halton
Christmas Eve - Sunday 24th December Appleton Village Pharmacy - Widnes 01514208794 WA8 6EQ 10:00-16:00 Asda Pharmacy - West Lane - Runcorn 01928703210 WA7 2PY 10:30-16:30… more…
St Helens
Pharmacy Opening Hours Over The 2023 Christmas Period - St Helens
Christmas Eve - Sunday 24th December Asda Pharmacy - Kirkland Street - St Helens 01744902020 WA10 2EF 10:30-16:30 Boots Pharmacy - Ravenhead Retail Park - St Helens 01744753578… more…
Christmas
Support Over Christmas and the New Year - St Helens
The festive period isn't always festive for everyone. It can be a difficult time for some. St Helens Council have collected information to access support with: Cost of living support Mental Health Support Christmas Holiday Activitities… more…
Christmas
Christmas Message From Everyone at Halton & St Helens VCA
We would like to thank all our volunteers, member organisations and partners for all their outstanding hard work, in what has been another extremely difficult year for everyone. It has been very much appreciated. Our offices will… more…
Funding
VCSE Energy Efficiency Scheme
New funding scheme to help voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations in England improve their energy efficiency. The £25.5m VCSE Energy Efficiency Scheme is now open to help voluntary, community, and social… more…
Christmas, Mental Health
Mental Health Support Over Christmas
The festive period isn’t always festive for everyone. It can be a difficult time for some. Whatever the issue and whatever is going on, it’s #OK2ASK for help. Urgent support: if you are having thoughts of suicide, are harming… more…IAM RoadSmart Advanced Driver Course starts 4th January
Buy a Xmas Gift of an Advanced Driving Course, Treat yourself, family or friends to a special Xmas Present this year with a local Advanced Driving Course delivered by St Helens Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM RoadSmart). Receive… more…
Halton, Health, Training; workshops; wellbeing;
Halton Health Improvement Team Training and Workshops
Halton Health Improvement Team have a new programme of health related training for January to March 2024 for Halton organisations. Our training programme is designed to create a network of local Health Champions, whose role is to promote… more…
State of the Sector
State of the Sector 2023 Cheshire and Merseyside
Halton & St Helens VCA is pleased to share the 2023 flagship reports for the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise sector in Halton and St Helens in partnership with NHS Cheshire and Merseyside. The State of the Sector… more…
Halton and St Helens VCA, Quality award, Star Standard
Star Standard Foundation Stage, January launch!
Halton & St Helens VCA is pleased to announce that the Foundation Stage of our bespoke STAR Standard quality award will be launched on-line in January! The STAR Standard has been developed by VCA in partnership with local… more…
Mersey Care
Congratulations - Employee's Of The Month
Congratulations to our Mental Health Care Navigators John and Bec for being recognised by staff at Merseycare for all their amazing support being given to individuals connecting to local community activities supporting mental wellbeing and… more…
Christmas, NHS Cheshire & Merseyside