We are the local support and development organisation across Halton and St Helens providing advice, information, support and practical services such as funding advice, training and learning opportunities along with volunteer brokerage services to charities, voluntary organisations, community groups and social enterprises in St Helens and Halton. We believe that by offering such support helps to create a strong local civil society sector that makes a difference in the lives of local people and communities. Halton & St Helens Voluntary and Community Action are working to be a pioneer in an exciting and challenging time for voluntary and community groups and have a vision of: "A strong voluntary and community sector that is dynamic, responsive, diverse and improves the quality of life for local people and communities".