Community Directory
Organisation Name | Description |
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Mission in the Economy MitE |
Mission in the Economy is concerned about quality of life in the workplace and for the unemployed. We believe in embracing Christian principles in business and that even in the hectic and stressful world of work it is important to make time for pause and thought. We provide the organisation and support for Chaplains who are committed to ministry at the interface of faith and work. Our Chaplains work in the Retail, Commercial and Voluntary Sector across Merseyside. Their role is to listen, support, care and question. Chaplains are there for the individual and the organisation regardless of faith or belief. We currently have Chaplains at Local Solutions, Liverpool John Lennon Airport, Clayton Square Shopping Centre, Church Street and St. John’s Market in Liverpool; Birchwood Business Park, Golden Square and the Market in Warrington and St Helen’s Town Centre. |
New Directions, Warrington |
New Directions is a service that works with adults who have come to the attention of the police and appear to be vulnerable and in need of support. We help adults who have mental health difficulties and other unmet needs such as social isolation, housing problems, financial difficulties or substance misuse issues. The people we support may be victims of crime, people who have committed an offence or perceived to be at risk of offending. Working closely with partners, such as the police and local housing authorities, New Directions aims to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals who have very real needs, but who have slipped through the net of services. |
New Leaf Women's Turnaround Project |
New Leaf Women's Turnaround is a PSS service that has been developed with Cheshire's 'New Leaf Partnership' to support women across Cheshire East, Cheshire West and Warrington who have come into contact with the Police through low level offences. Working alongside Cheshire Police and a whole host of other local partners we will engage with women delivering targeted and structured support that helps to prevent further involvement with the criminal justice system and ultimately moves them women along the path to employment. This service is all about giving women another chance, helping them build their confidence and showing them they really can make something of themselves. New Leaf is a Building Better Opportunities project funded by the European Social Fund and the National Lottery, through the Big Lottery Fund. |
Newchurch Parish Hall |
Newchurch Parish Hall is owned by an educational charity, set up in 1935. The Charity is responsible for maintaining the Hall, but it has no endowments, so it is dependent on the income from lettings to keep the doors open. |
Newton Family And Community Association |
Newton-le-Willows Family and Community Association (registered charity 1053999) have successfully been running a busy Community Centre since 1987. With a small team of paid staff, the Centre has since its creation, been managed and staffed by local people, for local people. It is a Community Centre in the true sense of the word. People of all ages, abilities and from all walks of life play an active role within the Centre. The Volunteers involvement promotes personal development, self-esteem and self-confidence. Whether you want to improve your CV with new skills, meet new people or just feel good about yourself, Newton Community Centre can give you a volunteering opportunity that could change your life for the better. |
North and Mid Cheshire Ramblers |
A coach leaves every other Sunday for some of the most attractive scenery in the North-West.....just £12 per journey. Coach Pickup Points are Stockton Heath, Wilderspool, Kingsway, Woolston, Padgate and Culcheth. Non-members are welcome to come along and try it out! |
North Cheshire Guild of Spinners Weavers and Dyers |
We meet once a month at Croft Memorial Hall on the 4th Saturday of the month, from 10:00 to about 16:00 and through the variety of topics covered by our speakers we feel that members will have doors opened and horizons widened so that they may expend their expertise and enjoyment. In addition, members have a lot to offer each other and are always prepared to help newcomers master new skills. Whether you are a newcomer to our crafts or an old hand who has moved areas or guilds or perhaps only now feel the need to become involved, you are equally valuable to our Guild. As a beginner in these crafts we welcome you as a sign of growth of interest in textile arts. If you are already experienced we know that we will be able to glean something from you |
North East Warrington Credit Union (NEWCU) Limited |
NEWCU is a not-for-profit financial co-operative run by local volunteers. As a credit union, we are committed to providing equitable and fair savings and loans to all members of our local community whilst giving commercially competitive saving dividend returns and loan rates. Our Common Bond area covers the whole of Warrington. Active since 1992, we now have over 2000 members. Authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority. |
North West Air Ambulance |
The North West Air Ambulance Charity takes advanced healthcare to scene; reaching, treating and transferring patients to definitive care as quickly as possible and working collaboratively with our partners to ensure they are Just as many critically injured patients would not survive without the service, your North West Air Ambulance Charity would not be here without you. The service is funded by the generosity of the public through donations, fundraising activity, lottery membership and through our network of retail outlets, who provide vital charitable funding to keep our service flying. |
North West Disabled Golf Association | |
North West English Springer Spaniel Rescue Charity |
NWESSR has been in existence for over 25 years. During this time, homes have been found for hundreds of Springer waifs and strays. The work of the charity is forever ongoing. There are many reasons why a dog finds its way into the care of NWESSR: Some are made homeless due to an owners death or illness. Considerable care is taken in placing dogs. Families with children under 6yrs will not be offered dogs at all. Families with young children, will not be offered dogs, whose temperament is unknown or questionable. Fortunately, many of our dogs are happy-go-lucky and good natured. Perhaps one of them is just the right companion for you. NWESSR is recognised by the Kennel Club and is listed in the Kennel Club Rescue Directory. NWESSR is a registered charity, and this assists in raising much needed funds to continue our work. The spiralling costs of kennelling , veterinary care and specialist training are an ever present concern to us. |
Northern Starr Disco Dancing |
Northern Starr has been established for over 20 years, teaching currently over 300 pupils across the Northwest. We believe every child has the ability to realise their potential, by providing a fun and relaxed atmosphere in which children can grow in both confidence and ability. Our freestyle dance classes include a variety of styles, primarily street and disco. Combining a mixture of modern dance and music, with old style musical theatre, our emphasis always remains on enjoyment and fun. |
Not Too Tame | |
Oasis |
Oasis is an informal, relaxed gathering for all ages, consisting of songs, prayer and a short talk. Open Tuesday mornings from 10am - noon in the church annexe for tea/coffee. Informal worship service 10:30 - 11;15. |
Older People's Engagement Group (OPEG) |
OPEG brings together older people from across the town to ensure that their voices are heard by those who make decisions affecting the lives of older people in Warrington, particularly in: Health & Social Care, Housing and Care Homes, Transport, Police and Culture & Leisure. |
Orford Golden Girls | |
Padgate Youth and Community Centre |
Padgate Youth and Community Centre offers a facility for user groups in the age ranges of 2yrs to 80+yrs through room hire to undertake own activities. We can also provide a facility for parties for children & adults to be held. |
PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide |
PAPYRUS exists to give young people hope and to prevent young suicide. |
Parkinson's UK - Warrington Branch |
We're the Parkinson's charity that drives better care, treatments and quality of life. Because we're here, no one has to face Parkinson's alone. Volunteers across the country run support groups and branches where they offer support, activities and exercise for people affected by Parkinson's. |
PCC (Parochial Church Council) of Birchwood and Woolston |
The PCC (Parochial Church Council) of Birchwood and Woolston includes the Church of England churches of The Transfiguration in Birchwood and The Ascension in Woolston. As well as regular worship we seek to make a difference in our local communities through projects that meet the needs of local people. This includes a weekly Community Cafe and activities for families. |
Peel Hall Conservation Group |
The aims of the Group are to work with the local community and partner agencies to conserve, enhance and record the wildlife value of the area. |
Peer Talk Warrington |
Peer Talk offer peer support groups for people living with depression all over the UK. The Warrington group meets every Monday from 19:00 to 20:30 at the Gateway building in the centre of Warrington (starting October 16 2017) |
Penketh and Cuerdley Residents Association |
We are a newly formed resident's association in Penketh & Cuerdley. We are a collection of resident's that have come together to form the association in order to represent and promote the intereses of all residents living in our area. To promote a safer and stronger community we plan on holding events with the residents to promote a sense of pride in the areas that we call home. To help inform residents of how they can make a difference in the areas they live. To include the youth of these areas so they too can feel that they have a say and contribute to the community. All of our events will be organised, managed and run by volunteers who are members or associate members of the association. |
Penketh Methodist Church |
We are a church and a community centre providing services for the community. We have volunteers who help to keep the premises open, welcome visitors, we have a drop in service on a Monday for the lonely. We collect for the foodbank here. We hold classes for the public of all ages, from pre-school play groups to meeting friendship groups for the elderly. We have U3A groups, church groups, WYC, 745 ladies groups and lifetime groups. |
Penketh Support Group Lockdown and Beyond |
Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic we have been helping local residents with shopping, prescriptions, newspapers, gardening, basic supply packs and just being a friendly face or voice over the phone. We plan to continue our community support for the elderly, disabled, vulnerable and families post lockdown. We want to encourage them to feel safe enough to leave their homes, as well as giving them the satisfaction of giving back to their community. |
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