Community Directory
Organisation Name | Description |
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Friends of Westbrook Community Orchard |
VWestbrook and Callands Communities in Partnership with the Land Trust is planting a Community Orchard alongside the Cycle path in Westbrook. We want everyone to share our enthusiasm for this project which will add value to our community. |
Friends of Woolston Park |
Friends of Woolston Park are a small but dedicated group of volunteers who work in the park throughout the year. If you are interested in helping out or becoming a friend get in touch. All volunteers will be very warmly welcomed! |
Gay and Lesbian Youth Support Service |
The Gay and Lesbian Youth Support Service (GLYSS) is a Warrington Youth Service project offering support to young people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or trans (LGBT) or unsure of their sexuality. We can offer a safe, supportive and anonymous meeting space for: Meeting other LGBT young people and groups Our sessions are usually held on a Wednesday evening in a town centre location so that young people can visit us safely and be themselves. Young people can either text or phone Jane on the GLYSS mobile: 07747 473 829, or can send an email to glyss@hotmail.co.uk. We can then arrange to meet you, have a chat, explain the ground rules and introduce you to the group. Parents, carers, teachers, youth workers or friends can contact us on behalf of a young person if they prefer. GLYSS also offers support to parents and carers of young gay people. Professionals, organisations or agencies can also contact us for support and advice. GLYSS works with other LGBT groups in Warrington . We are members of LGBT youth north west and The Consortium. |
Glazebury Preschool Learning Alliance |
Glazebury preschool learning alliance provides child care for children between the ages of two and a half and five years of age. Opportunities for a wide range of age related activities in line with Ofsted’s requirements are available to the children |
Grappenhall Community Library |
Friends of Grappenhall Library was formed after closure of our local library in April 2011. The building has now been re-opened, restocked with over 6,000 donated books and we have over 600 friends and members, borrowing and supporting us. We currently have core opening times of Mon/Tues 2pm-6pm, Thu/Sat 10am-1pm. Other activities and events, such as reading groups, kids craft workshops etc also take place at other times. |
Grassroots to Greatness |
We know what works in our sport just like you know what works in your business so help us make the difference. Athletics clubs and coaches are voluntary and run on a shoe-string but you can change that. Contact us to discover how you can benefit from supporting clubs in making sure that the supply of memorable sporting moments continues. We can deliver unrivalled marketing benefits in partnership with North West clubs. This is where the next generation of Great British track and field athletes are forged; in North West clubs. You can lift their performance to new heights by providing sponsorship, assistance, support and other resources that will measurably improve the clubs they train and compete in. |
Great Sankey Parents & Friends Association |
Provision of additional resources for Great Sankey primary school. This is achieved by running various fundraising events during the year. Any funds raised are then solely used to help provide additional resources for the school. |
Great Sankey Residents Association |
The Association actively promotes and encourages the involvement of residents to take ownership and responsibility for the community within which they live. Providing a point of reference, support, information and engagement for all residents in the area. |
Ground Breakers |
Ground Breakers is our newest kids club. Meeting on a Friday evening from 6.00-7.15pm at The Lighthouse, Chapel Lane we welcome children aged 7-11. There’s lots of fun, games, activities and a video story each week. |
Guide Dogs (Merseyside and Cheshire) |
In the UK today, almost two million people are living with sight loss and of those, around 180,000 rarely leave their homes alone. Guide Dogs is here to help solve this problem. We provide individual support that overcomes the emotional and physical challenges faced by people living with sight loss. |
Gymstarz and Jumpstarz at Padgate Academy Warrington |
We are a gymnastics and trampolining club based in Padgate Warrington. We currently offer classes for children from the age of 3 years for gymnastics and from the age of 6 years for trampolining. We pride ourselves on delivering our classes in a fun and safe environment, allowing our members to socialize whilst taking part in a sport they enjoy. As well as encouraging the children to become more active the clubs also provide a fun and satisfying way to develop their personal and social skills. We are affiliated to British Gymnastics and have been awarded the GymMark accreditation. We are also working with Change 4 Life and have been awarded Bronze on their Club Charter and are currently working towards obtaining Silver. |
Headway Warrington |
A vibrant, active social group where we meet with people whose lives are affected by brain injury, whether survivors, carers, family or friends. We hold two regular meetings each month providing members the opportunity to meet, socialise and take an active part in the support of others. In addition to our regular meetings we organise excursions, days out and promote a range of activities to meet the needs of our members. We actively seek to increase awareness of brain injury, it's causes and the challenges facing people living with it. We welcome adults of all ages to our group. Meetings: Third Thursday of each month, 10am - 12pm at The Gateway, 85 - 101 Sankey Street, Warrington. WA1 1SR As well as our regular meetings we also have additional trips, such as fishing, guided walks, rock climbing, theatre etc. Find out more about the UK wide charity Headway by visiting the website. |
Healthwatch Warrington |
Our role is to champion the views and experiences of patients, people using services, carers and the wider public. We act as the consumer voice for the whole population of the area including children and young people, working age adults, parents, older people and people with disabilities on health and social care issues. We are a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, with a Registered Charity Number of 1172704. |
Hebron Church Trust |
The charity carries out a number of activities to advance the Christian faith in accordance with the Statement of Beliefs in parts of Warrington and the surrounding areas. This involves reaching and benefiting people of different ages and social backgrounds and providing material and spiritual support. |
Helping Hands, Changing Lives CIC |
Helping Hands, Orford, Poplars and Hulme was set up in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The group has created a community hub, safely delivering food to vulnerable people, elderly people and anyone who is self-isolating. |
Hill Cliffe Baptist Church |
Hill Cliffe Baptist is a family church that aims to support all ages of the community. Meeting times for all the different groups are on the website. |
Hollins Green Community Shop |
Hollins Green Community Shop opened its doors for the first time on 7th February 2015. Located at 533 Manchester Road, a loop road off the A57, the shop is a convenient stop off for those commuting as well as a community hub for local residents. Free WIFI, coffee and cake provide a welcome break for travellers as well as for local residents to enjoy. |
Holy Trinity Church |
The Church has various groups that happen mid- week for church members including Home groups, Music groups, Prayer Meetings and Prayer Triplets, and Men’s group. Anyone is welcome to come to the midweek activities in church, including; The Coffee Bar, Focus, Art class, Thursday communion or Trinity at Two. You can find out more about our activities on our website. |
Home-Start Warrington |
Home-Start Warrington works with children and young families in Warrington to be healthy, stay safe, be happy, make a positive contribution to society and achieve economic well-being. |
HOST UK |
HOST UK’s purpose is to enable international students at British universities and colleges to be invited as a guest for a weekend or a day to a British home. Students thereby have the opportunity to experience British culture at first-hand. It is the only organisation which offers this across the UK on a voluntary basis. |
Institute of British Sign Language |
IBSL is a leading UK awarding organisation providing British Sign Language (BSL) and other qualifications linked to Deaf Studies, which are available to everyone. We develop our qualifications in partnership with teachers, Deaf community organisations and government to support BSL-related education in ways which enable all learners to reach their full potential. Please visit our website for full details of what we offer. |
James Lee House (Salvation Army) |
Residence for single homeless men and women with a connection to the Warrington area. Once referral has been made, interview and assessment to determine suitability. |
JUMP Children's Charity |
JUMP is a North West based children’s charity that provides children with life limiting health conditions with memory packages captured through photography and film. As an everlasting gift the memory photo Books and DVD’s are a lasting tribute recognising an individual child and their place in their family. |
Kate Jackson And Collaborators |
Providing dance workshops to raise awareness of social issues. |
Keep Britain Tidy |
Keep Britain Tidy is an independent charity with three goals – to eliminate litter, end waste and improve places. This means more to us than just picking up litter. It means creating clean beaches, parks and streets. It means creating sustainable practices and eliminating unnecessary waste. It’s about working with people, businesses, organisations and public bodies to care for the environment on our doorstep. We fight for people’s right to live and work in places they can be proud of and prosper in. |
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The Gateway, 89 Sankey Street, Warrington, WA1 1SR Tel: 01925 246880
Registered in England & Wales as a Registered Charity 1129343
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