How local organisations helped Luis move from isolation to independence In 2012, at the age of 18, Luis completed his Health and Social Care course at sixth form college. Like many young people, he faced the daunting transition into adulthood. For Luis, this period was particularly challenging due to his diagnosis of autism and his naturally quiet disposition.  During his school years, Luis maintained a small circle of friends, participated in social activities, and enjoyed s

Transforming a Nightclub into a Community Beacon for Change Weapons Down Wirral CIC has taken a bold step toward creating a safer, stronger community by opening its permanent home in Birkenhead. The former Stairways Nightclub has been transformed into Argyle Community Fitness , a modern space that is far more than just a gym. It’s a welcoming hub where people can find discipline, purpose and hope for a brighter future. Breaking Cycles & Creating Change At the heart of Weapon

A day dedicated to recognising the impact of Wirral’s volunteers Wirral’s first large-scale celebration of volunteering is coming in February, and we are excited to share what will be a joyful, energetic and heartfelt day dedicated to the people who give their time to support communities across the borough. On Saturday, 28th February 2026, volunteers, friends and families are invited to The Hive Youth Zone for FestiVol , a full day of free activities designed to recognise and

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

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

Talking to the volunteers of the organisation and learning more about their work Recently we got the exciting opportunity to visit...

An update from our last Volunteer Manager's Forum On 9th September we gathered at Make in Birkenhead for the latest Volunteer Managers...

Updates from the most recent Volunteer Celebration Event Planning Committee Planning for FestiVol is officially in full swing after a...

The story of how Julie found a new path after volunteering with Wirral Mencap There are so many different reasons why people decide to...

Wirral Volunteer Managers invited to share their thoughts in a short survey We are inviting Volunteer Managers from across the Wirral to...

A look into a local nature reserve and their volunteering opportunities from Emma Griffiths New Ferry Butterfly Park is an absolute...

Wirral heritage groups invited to share their needs in short survey Heritage organisations play a vital role in preserving our local...

Discussing how the Forum operates, "VolFest", improving collaboration and more... Mark, Jen and Emma outside Wirral Change There was a...

New beginnings When you start with a new organisation in a new role, you never really know what to expect. Will you get on with the team?...

#MakingWaves on the Wirral Reminder of Survey & Priorities: The Vision for Volunteering - Volunteers Make Waves   We started off this...

Whilst working for Wirral CVS, I have been made aware, through personal experience and the experiences of other people, of the many...

And is a Jaffa Cake a biscuit? How do we all perceive Volunteering, do we all share common needs, goals and aspirations? It was...

Project supported through Step Up funding looking for weekend volunteers to ensure safe streets The Street Angels project are looking for...