Warrington Voluntary Action

21/10/2026

We are looking for a passionate Food Security and Community Resilience Impact and Insights Officer to join our team. Find out more about the role and how to apply on our website: https://www.warringtonva.org.uk/job/warrington-voluntary-action-food-security-and-community-resilience-impact-and-insights-officer

19/10/2026

Our friends at St. Rocco's Hospice have an open day for VCFSE groups coming soon. Pop along and learn and network. To book your place contact [email protected]

16/10/2026

It's not often we can say that there's funding for things, but, guess what? THERE'S FUNDING FOR THINGS!

So much so that we've had to make a page just for the funds. Check it out if your group is in need of a few quid to make the magic happen. Make sure you check the dates and criteria as per usual and remember the WVA Team are here to help.

https://www.warringtonva.org.uk/cheshire-warrington-funding

16/10/2026

The Poverty Truth Commission is a go! Check out the article in Warrington Guardian on our launch.

https://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/news/26612278.warrington-commission-launched-tackle-poverty-hardship/

12/10/2026

Funding alert! The new Cheshire & Warrington Combined Authority Mayoral Investment Fund (MIF) is here!

Check out the page on our friends at Cheshire West Voluntary Action for more information and the application pack.

https://cwva.org.uk/mayoralinvestmentfund/

07/10/2026

If you have missed your screening it can be re-arranged (no questions asked!). Contact us at [email protected] for more details

Bowel Screening - For everyone aged 50-74
Cervical screening - For women aged 25 to 64
Breast Screening - For women aged 50-70

Please share to encourage more conversations about cancer screening ❤️

Could two minutes of conversation lead to earlier cancer diagnosis? 💬

25/09/2026

Some of the team are down at University of Chester Barbauld Street campus today for a wellbeing day. It's an opportunity to speak and connect with students and lecturers, raise awareness of what we do and link them into the wider third-sector offers.

24/09/2026

Last week of Gynecological Cancer Awareness Month and as part of our work with Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance we are sharing some more straightforward information on women's cancers.

https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/vaginal-cancer

https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/vulval-cancer

https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/womens-cancer

Share with anyone you think needs to know!

17/09/2026

This week we are sharing some information about specific types of Women's cancers. We and the Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance like how straightforward the information is from Cancer Research UK. Please share this with anyone you think needs to know this.

https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/cervical

https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/ovarian-cancer

https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/womb-cancer

More information to follow next week!

11/09/2026

Are you a Good Neighbour?

Good Neighbours are looking for friendly volunteers to bring companionship, conversation and support to people in Warrington who may be feeling lonely and isolated.

- Befriending volunteers required
- Chair-based exercise volunteers required

If you can spare 1 hour per week you can make a real difference.

To apply to volunteer with Good Neighbours please follow this link: https://www.warringtonva.org.uk/good-neighbour