Wirral CVS is pleased to offer three funding opportunities designed to support Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) organisations across Wirral. Together, these funds aim to strengthen organisational resilience, support grassroots activity, and enable arts and culture organisations to thrive while contributing to improved health and wellbeing outcomes for local communities. Whether your organisation is looking to strengthen its internal capacity, deliver

Charities occasionally face situations where they feel a moral obligation to make a payment or waive a right to property, even though there is no legal requirement to do so. These are known as ex gratia payments. For instance Adjusting a legacy where a will does not reflect the donor’s final wishes or making a payment to resolve a situation where fairness or compassion is at stake. From 27 November 2025, new powers under the Charities Act 2022 will make the process simpler f

Andy Churchill receiving his award The team from Wirral CVS attended the VSNW Conference and AGM 2025, which was titled "From Uncertainty to Strength: Building Capacity & Resilience in Our Sector" on the 27th November and had a wonderful time. Voluntary Sector North West is a key infrastructure organisation that supports and advocates for charities, community groups and social enterprises across the North West. Debra Alcock Tyler, CEO of Directory of Social Change and Greater

Updated guidance to help charities stay compliant and maintain public trust A new Code of Fundraising Practice came into effect on 1 November, introducing important updates that modernise fundraising standards and help charities ensure their fundraising activity remains compliant, transparent and ethical. These changes are designed to reflect the evolving ways that charities engage supporters and to provide clearer guidance in an increasingly digital fundraising environment.

A refreshed and practical approach to strengthening governance across the charity sector The Charity Governance Code was introduced several years ago alongside a practical toolkit designed to support trustees in strengthening the way their charities are governed. It quickly became an invaluable resource, providing clear guidance on what good governance looks like and how it can be achieved in practice. However, for some trustee boards, the structure of the original Code could

A short summary of funding opportunities that have came to our attention this week. VOLA's Community Grants Programme Voluntary, community, faith, and social enterprise (VCFSE) organisations can apply for grants of between £20,000 and £40,000 through VOLA’s new Community Grants Programme. The funding aims to support 18- to 21-year-olds in the Liverpool City Region who are not in education, employment, or training (NEET). Funded by the UK Government under the Youth Guarantee T

Would you like to design a bespoke Safeguarding Adults  training course for volunteers while gaining a nationally recognised qualification in training and facilitation? Wirral CVS is offering 10 fully funded places  on the Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET) . This opportunity is open to staff from Wirral-based Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) organisations who support and train volunteers. About the Programme This initiative forms part of W

Important guidance for CICs and charitable businesses on upcoming Companies House identity checks If you are a Director of a Community Interest Company (CIC) or another type of charitable business, it is important to be aware of new legal requirements coming into force from 18th November 2025. From this date, identity verification will become a legal requirement for all company directors. This change is part of wider reforms introduced by Companies House to improve corporate

Volunteer managers came together to explore practical ways to make volunteering more inclusive, accessible and welcoming for everyone across Wirral. On Thursday 9th October, we gathered at Serpentine Road Family Church in Wallasey for our latest Volunteer Managers Forum. It was great to see such a strong turnout, including a few new faces joining us for the first time. The theme for this session was Inclusive Volunteer Recruitment , and the conversations were both insightful

Celebrating how local groups have used Wirral’s Community Green Grants to restore nature, strengthen communities and inspire grassroots environmental action. Across Wirral, green spaces are flourishing thanks to the Community Green Grants programme, a fund led by Wirral CVS and Wirral Council to empower local groups to create greener, more connected and sustainable communities. From transforming unloved corners of public land into biodiverse habitats, to building community pr

Celebrating Wirral’s trustees with an evening of food, fun and friendly competition Each year, Trustees Week  shines a spotlight on the vital role that trustees play in the success of charities and community organisations across the UK. Trustees are the volunteers who guide and govern charitable organisations, ensuring they remain true to their mission, use resources responsibly and deliver meaningful impact for their communities. Taking place this year from 3–7 November 2025

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A short summary of funding opportunities that have came to our attention this week. Wirral CVS' Small Grants Programme Wirral CVS has...

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A short summary of funding opportunities that have came to our attention this week. Wirral CVS' Small Grants Programme Wirral CVS has...

The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has awarded Wirral Council money to help local people. Helping Households Through Crisis:...