What’s Strong, not what’s wrong. “Almost half of all council areas in England have youth work “black holes” with few or no services despite high levels of deprivation and antisocial behaviour, analysis shows.” https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/feb/12/youth-work-cuts-england-map-study In February this year, The Guardian ran a story that pointed to significant gaps in youth work provision across England. The research estimated the level of youth work activity based on or

A short summary of funding opportunities that have come to our attention this week.

A short summary of funding opportunities that have come to our attention this week.

Why the Kickstart Event is an important next step in building a shared vision for volunteering across Wirral Volunteering is woven through life in Wirral. It happens in community centres and places of worship, sports clubs and schools, hospitals and neighbourhood groups. It can be highly visible or quietly carried out by someone checking on a neighbour, sharing a skill or giving a few hours to a cause they care about. Yet volunteering is changing. Organisations are responding

A Wirral volunteer story about confidence, community and finding a place to belong For many people, volunteering begins with a simple question: Could I give a little time and make a difference? For one Equilibrium North West CIC volunteer, Laura, that first step became much more than a way to help others. It became a path towards confidence, connection, employment and a renewed sense of purpose. With a background in mental health, education, local charities and student suppor

A short summary of funding opportunities that have come to our attention this week.

'Putting the Neighbourhood Back into Neighbourhood Health', and what it means for the VCFSE A couple of weeks ago, I shared Locality's report on the future of community ownership because I believe it has important implications for Community Anchors, Pride in Place, Community Wealth Building, Community Power and the future of neighbourhood working in Wirral. This week I'd encourage you to read another thought-provoking paper: Putting the Neighbourhood Back into Neighbourhood H

A short summary of funding opportunities that have come to our attention this week.

A short summary of funding opportunities that have come to our attention this week.

What VCFSE Organisations should consider to remain inclusive