Group 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.

  • Runcorn, WA7 5RE

    To promote the relief of all persons in the Borough of Halton and surrounding areas who have suffered a stroke and their dependants and carers, particularly by the provision of social, recreational and therapeutic activities with the object of improving their conditions of life. We raise funds to help stroke survivors to reintegrate into their…  See more >>

    Works in
    Health, Social services

    Works with
    Carers, Disabled people, Older people (over 65 years of age)

  • St Helens, WA11 7EQ
  • St Helens, WA9 4DE
  • To provide a high quality, holistic and evidence based care which is responsive to our users values.   See more >>

    Works in
    Health

    Works with
    Carers, Men, Women

  • St Helens, WA10 1GQ

    We provide a community based and volunteer run community cinema to screen international and independent films, we also provide a venue for community groups to hire for the screening of films and other art based activities.  See more >>

  • Prescot, L34 1LA

    M.A.L.S. Merseyside is a local charity whose purpose is "To be the training provider of choice". In pursuing our mission we will deliver value to the Local Education Authority through a flexible and consultative approach. To reduce crime and create a safer community. To our young people by respecting their individual needs and…  See more >>

    Works in
    Economic, social and community development, Education and research, Employment and training, Law, crime, human/civil rights and information

    Works with
    Offenders / ex-offenders, Victims / survivors of crime, Young people (aged 13-25)

  • Skelmersdale, WN8 6UH

    Activities - how the charity spends its money Advancement of the education of the public by: 1) Offering courses of instruction to the public that will promote the mental and creative development of the individual, including Transcendental Meditation and related advanced techniques. 2) Establishing, conducting and maintaining an institution of…  See more >>

  • St Helens, WA10 2TZ

    Our Mission We work within communities to build relationships with people and organisations to identify common concerns, and provide learning opportunities which support health, wellbeing and lifestyle management. Our Aim To strengthen communities by supporting the people within them to create a positive pathway towards their full potential…  See more >>

  • Manchester, M3 6DP

    Medaille Trust’s mission is to provide refuge and freedom from modern slavery. We are one of the largest provider of supported safe house beds for victims of modern slavery in the UK.  See more >>

    Works in
    Education and research, Housing

    Works with
    Men, Victims / survivors of crime, Women

  • St Helens, WA10 2JZ

    To improve services for those who support a friend or relative through mental distress in St. Helens. We inform, support and involve all carers.  See more >>

    Works in
    Health

    Works with
    Carers, Families / single parents

  • Widnes, WA8 0SL

    The MGET has been set up to monitor and manage the natural environment around the Mersey Estuary and surrounding areas. The Trust vision is to promote for the benefit of the public the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment .  See more >>

  • Mersey Storm Mission Statement The Clubs Committee and team are an all inclusive organisation, we cater for all Disabilities, Abilities, Race, Gender, Sexuality and Religion. At Mersey Storm, we pride ourselves on good old fashion and traditional family values. We hope everyone at the club considers themselves as being part of one big family…  See more >>

    Works in
    Arts, culture, sport and recreation

    Works with
    Disabled people, People with learning disabilities, People with mental health problems

  • Liverpool, L25 9PJ

    To provide welcoming, non exclusive community music activities.  See more >>

  • Runcorn, WA7 4QX

    The Scouts is the UK’s largest youth organisation, we believe in preparing young people with skills for life. We encourage our young people to do more, learn more and be more. Scouts are do-ers and give-it-a-go-ers. Yes, we go camping, hiking, swimming, abseiling, cycling and canoeing. But we also get to hang out with our friends every week –…  See more >>

    Works in
    Arts, culture, sport and recreation, Employment and training, Supporting Voluntary and community organisations

    Works with
    Children (0 -12), Families / single parents, Looked after children, Young people (aged 13-25)

  • The trust exits to raise awareness of environmental issues through promoting open discussion of global and local concerns, stimulating enquiry and debate through our unique position as a politically charitable body. We provide a programme of small grants to local voluntary organisations carrying out practical work on the Merseyside environment…  See more >>

    Works in
    Education and research, Environment

    Works with
    All

  • St Helens, WA12 9EU

    To support older people living with mild- moderate dementia with all aspects of dauly living skills including community actives Supporting Tenents/Service Users in accessing outside activities and indoor activities ie: crafts, quiz's etc. Advocacy working and Fundraising  See more >>

    Works in
    Law, crime, human/civil rights and information

    Works with
    Older people (over 65 years of age)

  • Frodsham, WA6 7BB

    To improve the quality of life for older people, inspired by Christian concern. Providing high quality, person centered care and support to older people who require nursing and specialist dementia care.  See more >>

    Works in
    Health

    Works with
    Older people (over 65 years of age), People with mental health problems

  • St Helens, WA9 1BU
  • Runcorn, WA7 1LB

    Mind Halton provide a range of services that aim to support people whose lives are affected by poor mental health that will enable the person to take control of their lives and as such provide a newly designed day service called Mind Halton Community Support Project and Counselling Project called Jigsaw. The Counselling Service aims…  See more >>

    Works in
    Health

    Works with
    People with mental health problems

  • Liverpool, L2 8TZ

    Mission in the Economy (MitE) is an ecumenical Christian charity whch provides chaplaincy services in the workplace to business, public and voluntary communities. MitE Chaplains come alongside people in their place of work, providing a friendly listening ear to people of all faiths and none. As an independent presence in the workplace MitE…  See more >>

  • Liverpool, L19 2QR

    To improve the quality of life for the people of Merseyside through sport and physical activity.  See more >>

    Works in
    Arts, culture, sport and recreation, Education and research, Employment and training, Health, Supporting Voluntary and community organisations

    Works with
    All

  • Runcorn, WA7 6JW

    Many new activities have started at the Centre which you can come and join, activities such as 'Bounceback' which is exercise on trampets, Yoga and Pilates. First steps courses are starting soon and they include; Digital Photography, Dress Making, Making  See more >>

  • The Charity’s objects are to further the development and education of boys and young men and girls and young women through their leisure-time activities so as to help them achieve their physical, mental and spiritual potential so that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society and that their conditions of life may be…  See more >>

    Works in
    Arts, culture, sport and recreation, Economic, social and community development, Education and research

    Works with
    Children (0 -12), Young people (aged 13-25)

  • St Helens, WA12 8EX

    Newton Family and Community Centre is situated in an area of high deprivation and unemployment and the primary aims of the Association are to: - •Improve the quality of life for the residents of Newton-le-Willows •Provide services and resources that will support the area and individuals. •Develop a community spirit & responsibility by…  See more >>

    Works in
    Arts, culture, sport and recreation, Education and research, Employment and training, Health, Social services

  • Provision of a weekly club where people with learning disabilities can meet, this also provides respite for family/carers. Days out to provide a variety and stimulation to club members. Meet at Newton Social Club on Wednesday's between 6.45 pm and 8.45 pm. Activities include disco, games, snooker etc. There are also event evenings…  See more >>

    Works in
    Arts, culture, sport and recreation

    Works with
    Carers, Older people (over 65 years of age), People with learning disabilities

  • We teach the cadets all aspects of the Royal Navy. From tying knots to sailing, canoeing and kayaking. They learn to work together as a team but also as an individual achieving their badges as they go along. All this creates Good Serious Fun.  See more >>

  • St. Helens, WA95EJ

    Everybody has a story as to how they got here. We are members of a club that probably nobody wants to be in, I don’t want to be in it, but here I am at the front of the coal face chipping away, or in some hole keep looking up wishing that someone would pull me out. I am in that hole and have been for what seems like forever we / I can’t get out…  See more >>

    Works in
    Health

    Works with
    All

  • To provide a safe and supportive environment for anybody affected by self-injury; to raise awareness of self-injury; to tackle stigma associated with self-injury. To provide self-injury training to professionals and service users.   See more >>

    Works in
    Economic, social and community development, Education and research, Health, Law, crime, human/civil rights and information, Social services

  • Runcorn, WA7 4LN

    Northwest HIV Support CIC support people living with HIV their families and friends. We support people who are concerned regarding HIV and we raise awareness on the importance of testing in the community. We offer free HIV home testing kits to anyone who wishes to test and we signpost on to Axess sexual health should a persons test show a positive…  See more >>

  • Growing community group, and mining heritage group. Mission statement as per last year  See more >>

    Works in
    Arts, culture, sport and recreation, Economic, social and community development, Health

    Works with
    Families / single parents, Older people (over 65 years of age), Tenants and residents

  • St Helens, WA11 0BN

    We are a community organisation set up by Veterans for Veterans in the Northwest of England. It is our intention to form a traditional British Infantry Corps of Drums. We hope to keep alive the History of the Infantry corps of Drums of as many Northwest Regiments as possible. We hope to support Veterans with mental health issues and lessen the…  See more >>

  • Runcorn, WA7 1SX

    Norton Priory is the most excavated monastic site in Europe. Boasting the ruins of an Abbey, 12th century undercroft and an 18th century Walled Garden, it is located within an oasis of tranquil woodland and wildflower meadows. The new museum displays thousands of artefacts from Norton’s 900 year history including the internationally significant…  See more >>

  • St Helens, Merseyside, WA11 7EY

    To break down barriers between asylum seekers and refugees and the people of St Helens, through the medium of food. To teach English to people desperately in need and who are not yet able to access mainstream courses.  See more >>

  • Blackpool, FY3 9EQ
  • Widnes, WA8 7TR

    To provide a community based welcoming environment where emotional and psychological support is available for people from Halton who have been touched by cancer.  See more >>

  • RAINFORD, WA11 8BY

    Helping people seeking sanctuary in St Helens  See more >>

  • Runcorn, WA7 2UA
  • St Helens, WA10 4RA

    The parish council receives a Precept from the residents of Eccleston to represent thier interests in the community. This precept covers the running costs of Eccleston Village Hall and the Smith heritage Centre Museum and 70% running costs of Ecclesfield Changing Facility. The parish council employs 5 part time members of staff. The parish council…  See more >>

    Works in
    Arts, culture, sport and recreation, Employment and training, Housing

    Works with
    Men, Older people (over 65 years of age), Tenants and residents, Women, Young people (aged 13-25)

  • St Helens, WA11 7PG

    To bring about long-term positive change and improvement to the quality of life of local people by creating opportunities to improve health, education, recreation and employability for adults, children and young people.  See more >>

  • To provide facilities educational, physical and mental recreational for the benefit of elderly people who live in Parr.  See more >>

    Works in
    Economic, social and community development, Health

    Works with
    All