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

Here's what charities need to know. From 6 April 2026, major reforms to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) come into force which is one of the most significant updates to employee sickness rights in years. Whether you’re an employer, trustee, or employee, these changes are set to reshape how sick pay works across the UK. So, what’s actually changing? One of the biggest shifts is the removal of the Lower Earnings Limit. This means SSP will now be available to all employees, regardless o

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

We’re always looking for ways to help our sector communicate impact more effectively, and this latest offer does exactly that. Eligible charities and nonprofits can now access Adobe Express Premium for free , with up to 50 licences available per organisation . What’s on offer? Adobe Express is an easy-to-use design tool that helps you create: Social media graphics Videos and animations Flyers, posters and newsletters Infographics and presentations All without needing advanced

A quick guide to understanding and implementing Charitable Soft Opt-Ins for your organisation It has always been challenging for charitable organisations to establish clear consent to be able to reach out to people we interact with via email or text. In short, if we have collected someone's email or phone number can we contact them? The Data Use and Access Act 2025 has extended Soft opt-in rules to charities and came into effect in February 2026. Charitable soft opt-in allow

Take part in Social Value Business' survey to have your say Wirral CVS is encouraging local voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) organisations to take part in a short regional survey that could help shape future social value investment and partnership opportunities across the Liverpool City Region (LCR). Social Value Business (SVB), working in partnership with one of the UK’s leading transport organisations, is seeking brief feedback from community-focuse

Critical changes charities should know before April 2026 In our sector, we're constantly dealing with the tough task of managing complicated and often tricky budgets, which can really put a dent in how we operate. Depending on short-term contracts and part-time staff just makes things more complicated when it comes to managing our workforce. This can cause instability and disrupt the continuity of service, which is a big hurdle for organisations trying to offer steady support

Votes have been cast for the Election of a Representative for both the Wirral Provider Alliance and the SEND Strategic Group . Wirral Provider Alliance Result For the Wirral Provider Alliance, there were four expressions of interest received from Sabra Ahmed ( Wirral Change ), Jay Anderson ( Age UK WLS ), Carol Johnson-Eyre ( Citizens Advice Wirral ) and Yang Liu ( Wirral Change ). Voting closed at midday on Friday 9th January. There were 46 votes cast. 12 were removed (6

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

Charities occasionally face situations where they feel a moral obligation to make a payment or waive a right to property, even though there is no legal requirement to do so. These are known as ex gratia payments. For instance Adjusting a legacy where a will does not reflect the donor’s final wishes or making a payment to resolve a situation where fairness or compassion is at stake. From 27 November 2025, new powers under the Charities Act 2022 will make the process simpler f

A refreshed and practical approach to strengthening governance across the charity sector The Charity Governance Code was introduced several years ago alongside a practical toolkit designed to support trustees in strengthening the way their charities are governed. It quickly became an invaluable resource, providing clear guidance on what good governance looks like and how it can be achieved in practice. However, for some trustee boards, the structure of the original Code could

Tiny Tools for Big Feelings CIC is creating something special and they’re putting young voices at the heart of it. The organisation is launching a Youth Advisory Panel for young people aged 11–18 from across Wirral who are passionate about mental health, wellbeing and making a difference in their communities. Panel members will have the opportunity to: Share their ideas Design projects that make a real impact Represent young voices across Wirral Receive a thank-you voucher a

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