What is grown within is what is shared beyond Networks are vital parts of community development. On Wirral we have explored the Asset Based Community Development (ABCD) methodology for near on 15 years and it expresses the importance of networks in 4 ways: Social capital: The web of trust, relationships and reciprocity between neighbours that enables mutual support and collective action. Connectors: Individuals who act as the glue within a community, effortlessly bridging gap

Crisis, Challenge and Normality Interfaith Unity Religion by nature separates us. The difference between belief systems, moral and ethical codes, practices and rituals and even our fundamental worldviews create divides that are clear to see. So when religious leaders come together over issues, people take note. Following the events of the Southport tragedy in 2024, faith leaders and politicians through their interfaith group started a unity walk through town to show their sol

Worship spaces and their legacy as places of gathering My role as the Faith Development officer at Wirral CVS is not a common one, and although there are many faith based infrastructure organisations, few are looking specifically at the nuances of how the faith sector fit within the wider civil sector. Those organisations are often concerned specifically with building capacity and supporting faith groups independently of the wider sector which is not bad by any means, but not

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