The shift towards community ownership and its impact on local policy.

Explore visiting and volunteering at a stalward of the Wirral-wide effort for nature conservation New Ferry Butterfly Park is an absolute hidden gem. Quite literally hidden, it is nestled down a lane, opposite to the Bebington Train station carpark, the Silver Jubilee entrance gates appear in front of you. As you get closer you notice the gates are framed with beautiful ceramic butterfly tiles each representing volunteers and funders of the trust. Paul, who is the manager of

Reporting on the collaborative efforts to support Wirral's unpaid carers As Volunteer Co-ordinator at Wirral CVS, I popped along to the Wirral Carers Alliance’s Commitment to Carers Conference at Eureka! in Wallasey to see what was happening, listen to the conversations in the room and find out more about how local organisations are working together to support unpaid carers across Wirral. The event focused on building carer friendly communities and brought together carers, su

Take part in a collaborative opportunity for VCFSE organisations The development of Wirral's new Crisis and Resilience Fund is reaching an important milestone, and local Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) organisations now have an opportunity to help shape how part of this significant investment will be delivered. Following co-production between Wirral Council, Wirral CVS and partners across the borough, proposals for the Crisis and Resilience Fund are

The latest information from Wirral's VCFSE Representative for the SEND Strategic Group following their most recent meeting Wirral's VCFSE sector has implemented a distributed leadership model to guarantee strong representation and support for emerging leaders. Wirral CVS is responsible for implementing and developing the model with the sector, coordinating opportunities and ensuring the dissemination of information from Representatives. With that, below is an update from Tama

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

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

On Thursday, representatives from the VCFSE sector met with Wirral Council officers who will be delivering the next round of the Crises and Resilience Fund . The session provided an opportunity to outline key elements of the new fund and to gather sector feedback to help shape an informed funding plan for the next three years. The Crises and Resilience Fund is designed to support households experiencing financial hardship, while also helping residents build longer‑term financ

Phoenix Packs: Dignity In Every Journey Inspired by the personal experiences of foster carers, youth workers and young people, the Phoenix Packs Project was created to support children/ young people who are : Entering an emergency placement. Moving between placements. Returning home or transitioning out of care. In need of replacing lost or outgrown essentials. Phoenix Packs are high-quality backpacks filled with essentials, comfort, and care. Each pack acts as a symbol of ho

New service from Wirral Multicultural Organisation supporting BAME communities with support and resources When someone is struggling with drugs, alcohol, or related mental health challenges, knowing where to turn can feel overwhelming. Drug Talk ( https://drugtalk.co.uk/support ) exists to change that. Designed as a clear, culturally aware, and truly accessible support hub, the website connects individuals, families, and communities across Wirral with services that can make

Expanding data security support to non-registered care providers Better Security Better Care is a national and local support programme which helps adult social care providers to store and share information safely. The programme covers paper and digital records and focuses on helping care providers to complete the Data Security and Protection Toolkit (DSPT) an annual online self-assessment. Currently, this offer of support is only available to care and support providers who ar

Sign up to the NHS Cheshire & Merseyside Business Intelligence Portal (BIP) What is BIP? This is the central online platform through which staff and partners access can population health dashboards, performance analytics, and Business Intelligence reports created by the Integrated Care System. It is a repository of data that can support you with decision making, planning, and health inequalities work as well as support your local knowledge and experience with intelligence fo

What Youth Matters means for local youth services and the voluntary sector Youth Matters is the first national youth strategy in England in more than 20 years. The strategy is built around three radical shifts: From national to local — decisions and delivery are meant to be made as close as possible to communities; funding will flow more strategically to local areas. GOV.UK - From National to Local From fragmented to collaborative — greater coordination across government d

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

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

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Get It Loud In Libraries Academy is coming to Birkenhead Central Library to deliver a series of creative workshops to young people (Ages...

A summary of all the speakers from this week's COP, with external links included Colin Orr – Kings Church Wirral Colin began by thanking...

On Friday, I attended the Liverpool City Region Digital Inclusion Network at Mann Island focused on all aspects of Digital Inclusion....