Norton Priory is a part of the local community in Halton. Different groups and individuals from the local community are a vital part of the day to day life of the musuem.

Thousands of individuals as well as groups take part, including Halton Voluntary Action, Age Concern, Halton Children Centres, Thorn Cross Young Offenders Institute, the Prince’s Trust, 4Estates Youth Clubs, Riverside, Halton Housing and Liverpool Housing Trust.