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Organisation Name	Description
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: First Thursday of each month, 7pm - 9pm at Youth Cente, Delenty Drive, Birchwood, Warrington. WA3 6AN Quizzes, pool, music etc, always accompanied with lots of chit chat, cups of tea / coffee, food and plenty of FUN Third Thursday of each month, 10am - 12pm at The Gateway, 85 - 101 Sankey Street, Warrington. WA1 1SR Very informal get together, where people 'drop in' for a cup of tea and chat or information and advice. As well as our regular meetings we also have additional trips, such as fishing, guided walks, rock climbing, theatre etc. We also have a occasional guest speakers on a variety of topics. 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, Orford, Poplars and Hulme	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. The group intends to continue once the pandemic is over.
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. The shop offers a variety of goods ranging from fresh bread, locally sourced fresh meat and vegetables, newspapers, cards, frozen foods, dairy products, wine, beers and many household items. So whether you are out of toothpaste or need some beer to get the party started ….. Hollins Green Community Shop will be happy to help! The shop is open between 7am and 7pm Monday to Saturday and 8am to 1pm Sunday. Indoor and outdoor seating is available and even a drink for your dog if needed! Roadside parking is available. The shop has recently won an award from national wholesaler Palmer and Harvey for ‘Community Retailer of the Year’. One of the many shop volunteers, Cedric Atherton also won a Community Award from Hamilton Davies Trust in recognition of his contributions for preparing the shop for business and for creating operating systems that continue to work efficiently.
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. Recent studies have shown that up to 80% of children are likely to replicate the family and social situation they are brought up in. By supporting Home-Start you can help vulnerable families to break that cycle and educate children to avoid a path that could lead to unemployment, teenage pregnancy, crime, drug/alcohol abuse, depression or homelessness. Families need our support for a variety of reasons. Families can be; isolated, suffering from mental health issues or post-natal depression, single parents, victims of domestic violence, alcohol/drug users etc.
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. The support we offer families is not available from any other organisation; with a dedicated team of professional photographers who are available at what is sometimes very short notice - it is a unique and invaluable service. The memories captured provide positive images to uplift a child when they may be suffering as a result of their illness. They are cherished by families and provide everlasting positive memories for parents and siblings and always bring a smile when presented. On the day of the professional shoot the child and family are made to feel incredibly special and the JUMP team have a way of ensuring that whilst capturing memories the children have a wonderful experience. The JUMP team are highly experienced in capturing memories and working with children with life threatening health conditions. Every child and family is treated with real care and respect and the team pay huge attention to ensure that each child’s memory day is tailored to them and creates an environment where the children are made to feel incredibly special.
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.
King's Tots	Why ‘One Life’? Because we believe that God is interested in the whole of life: family, work, hobbies and so on. Being a follower of Jesus isn’t a compartment part of our lives – it flows through the whole of life. As a Missional Community our focus is the Westbrook area. We eat together, explore the bible together, reach out to those around us together, pray together and have fun together on a regular basis. King’s Tots As a part of our mission we also host two ‘King’s Tots’ parent and toddler groups at the following times: Kingswood Community Centre, Kingswood, Tuesdays 10 – 11.30am King’s Community Centre, Great Sankey, Fridays 10 – 11.30am For more information, please contact Darren & Jacky Johnson via the website.
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Latchford Albion Giants ARLFC	Where rugby league begins, develops, and endures. There are teams and fixtures for all ages, starting as young as 4! If your son or daughter is interested in playing rugby, visit the website, or get in touch via our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/latchfordgiantsarlfc/
Latchford's Community Hub	A Community centre run entirely by a community partnership formed by the church, residents and councillors to save a derelict church building. The organisation became a charity in 2004 and has gone from strength to strength. We now hold a community café, good relations with education through the local colleges, Warrington Credit Union and room hire for all groups in the community. A thriving community centre in the heart of Latchford.
Leonard Cheshire Disability NW Supported Living Services	At Leonard Cheshire Disability, we work for a society in which every person is equally valued. We believe that disabled people should have the freedom to live their lives the way they choose - with the opportunity and support to live independently, to contribute economically, and to participate fully in society. Leonard Cheshire Disability supports thousands of disabled people both in the UK and in more than 50 other countries. We help people with physical impairments, learning difficulties and long-term health conditions, as well as their carers, friends and families. The needs and aspirations of disabled people are at the heart of what we do. By providing services and helping everyone to understand disability and combat discrimination, we aim to remove the barriers that can stop people with disabilities from pursuing their goals and living their lives to the full.

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