A short summary of funding opportunities that have come to our attention this week. The National Lottery Community Fund Voluntary and community organisations, statutory bodies, charities and partnerships can apply for grants of £500,000 to £5 million, spread over 2 to 10 years, to support projects that bring diverse communities together. The National Lottery Community Fund’s UK Fund is open to applications from organisations seeking to scale up proven work that tackles inequa

On 15th April, volunteer managers from across Wirral’s VCFSE sector came together at New Hope CIC in Egremont for the latest Volunteer Managers Forum. The session brought together a diverse group of organisations, including some new faces, and created a space for shared learning, reflection and collaboration. Reflections on 2025 & 2026 Jen delivered a presentation to the group on the impact of the Volunteering team since they started in June 2025. The priorities set for the y

Local champions and people committed to improving their areas and communities are being urged to step forward in Seacombe, Woodchurch and central Birkenhead. As part of the Government’s Pride in Place programme £60 million is being invested across these three Wirral areas and local members of the communities are now being sought to join the Neighbourhood Boards which will oversee how this funding is used over the next decade. The Pride in Place Neighbourhood Boards are each l

A short summary of funding opportunities that have come to our attention this week. Wirral CVS’ Shout About Volunteering Micro Grants Wirral CVS is offering a limited number of “Shout About Volunteering” micro grants to help organisations across Wirral celebrate Volunteers’ Week 2026 and recognise the contribution of volunteers within their communities. Successful applicants will receive a £150 contribution towards a Volunteers’ Week event or volunteer gift, alongside a party

Shout about Volunteering! Wirral CVS will help you do it! To mark Volunteers' Week, we’re offering a limited number of Volunteers’ Week Shout Out packs for organisations across Wirral. Successful applicants will receive: £150 contribution towards a Volunteers’ Week event or gift for your volunteers. A party pack with printed Volunteers’ Week materials - including thank you cards, cake toppers and banners. A chance to showcase and celebrate your volunteers across Wirral. Wheth

Is there anything more inspiring than seeing a community come together to transform neglected land into a welcoming green space for everyone to enjoy? That is exactly what has happened in Noctorum, where the dedicated staff and volunteers at Crea8ing Communities have created the wonderful new Nocky Nook Community Garden. Myself and Emma from the Wirral CVS Volunteering Team were delighted to be invited to celebrate the official opening of this fantastic space. The evening beg

A short summary of funding opportunities that have come to our attention this week. Big Give’s Christmas Challenge The Christmas Challenge is the UK’s largest collaborative fundraising campaign, supporting a wide range of charitable organisations across diverse causes, including poverty, gender equality, climate change, and mental wellbeing. The campaign enables charities to maximise their impact by doubling public donations through a matched funding model. The initiative ope

A quick introduction to the Wirral's primary volunteering platform Thinking about volunteering but not sure where to start? The Wirral Volunteering Portal makes it easy. It’s a simple, friendly online hub that brings together over 300 organisations across Wirral, all in one place. Whether you’ve got lots of time or just a little, specific skills or none at all, the portal helps you find volunteering opportunities that suit you. What Is the Wirral Volunteering Portal? The Wirr

A look into the Charity Commission's guidance on the Online Safety Act Charities and Social Media guidance from the Charity Commission has been thoroughly updated in response to the recent introduction of the Online Safety Act 2023. This new legislation aims to enhance the safety and security of online interactions, particularly focusing on the responsibilities of organizations and individuals in maintaining a safe digital environment. As a result, it is crucial for charities

A reflection on Wirral's biggest volunteer celebration event Back in September 2025, when we started conversations with Volunteer Managers about how we could celebrate volunteers, we made a group decision that whatever we did it needed to be fun, inclusive and show every volunteer that they were valued and appreciated. Reflecting back on FestiVol, which was held on 28th February 2026, we’d like to think we achieved all three, and based the feedback we’ve received – volunteers