A short summary of funding opportunities that have came to our attention this week. Aviva Community Fund Aviva has partnered with the fundraising platform Crowdfunder to support small charities and community groups with innovative ideas that benefit their communities and are looking to raise up to £50,000. Any not-for-profit organisation, charity, school, or community group operating in England is eligible to apply. The Aviva Community Fund will match each donation given, up

A short summary of funding opportunities that have came to our attention this week. The D'Oyly Carte Charitable Trust Grants are available for UK-registered charities that seek to enhance and improve people’s lives by advancing the arts, health and medical welfare, and the environment. The D'Oyly Carte Charitable Trust typically awards grants of between £500 and £6,000 for projects and core costs, with a preference for small-scale, locally based initiatives. The types of serv

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

A volunteering story to inspire us all! John, Nicola and Matthew from Age UK Wirral, Liverpool & Sefton at Marine Place Café, West Kirby John and Nicola have truly found their stride together, proving that volunteering can make a difference not only to others, but also to each other. Together for six years and engaged for four, the couple recently moved in together and have been supporting each other to cook healthy meals and manage a budget. Their story began back in 2005 wh

Tiny Tools for Big Feelings CIC is creating something special and they’re putting young voices at the heart of it. The organisation is launching a Youth Advisory Panel  for young people aged 11–18 from across Wirral who are passionate about mental health, wellbeing and making a difference in their communities. Panel members will have the opportunity to: Share their ideas Design projects that make a real impact Represent young voices across Wirral Receive a thank-you voucher a

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