Important guidance for CICs and charitable businesses on upcoming Companies House identity checks If you are a Director of a Community Interest Company (CIC) or another type of charitable business, it is important to be aware of new legal requirements coming into force from 18th November 2025. From this date, identity verification will become a legal requirement for all company directors. This change is part of wider reforms introduced by Companies House to improve corporate

Volunteer managers came together to explore practical ways to make volunteering more inclusive, accessible and welcoming for everyone across Wirral. On Thursday 9th October, we gathered at Serpentine Road Family Church in Wallasey for our latest Volunteer Managers Forum. It was great to see such a strong turnout, including a few new faces joining us for the first time. The theme for this session was Inclusive Volunteer Recruitment , and the conversations were both insightful

Celebrating how local groups have used Wirral’s Community Green Grants to restore nature, strengthen communities and inspire grassroots environmental action. Across Wirral, green spaces are flourishing thanks to the Community Green Grants programme, a fund led by Wirral CVS and Wirral Council to empower local groups to create greener, more connected and sustainable communities. From transforming unloved corners of public land into biodiverse habitats, to building community pr

Celebrating Wirral’s trustees with an evening of food, fun and friendly competition Each year, Trustees Week shines a spotlight on the vital role that trustees play in the success of charities and community organisations across the UK. Trustees are the volunteers who guide and govern charitable organisations, ensuring they remain true to their mission, use resources responsibly and deliver meaningful impact for their communities. Taking place this year from 3–7 November 2025

What trustees and directors need to know about upcoming Companies House reforms Charitable companies are facing a series of important...

New beginnings, meeting the team and how to understand sector jargon with Gayle the Jargon Duck. Hello! My name is Megan, and I am the...

On a daily basis I ask people, "how are you?" and I get lots of "yeah, good, you?" or "fine yeah, thanks" or even "don't ask" I...

What you need to know about the nationwide alert system This Sunday, 7th September at 3pm , the UK Government will be testing its...

Wirral Volunteer Managers invited to share their thoughts in a short survey We are inviting Volunteer Managers from across the Wirral to...

A short summary of funding opportunities that have came to our attention this week. Wirral CVS' Small Grants Programme Wirral CVS has...

A look into a local nature reserve and their volunteering opportunities from Emma Griffiths New Ferry Butterfly Park is an absolute...

A short summary of funding opportunities that have came to our attention this week. Wirral CVS' Small Grants Programme Wirral CVS has...

The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has awarded Wirral Council money to help local people. Helping Households Through Crisis:...

Wirral heritage groups invited to share their needs in short survey Heritage organisations play a vital role in preserving our local...

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

Discussing how the Forum operates, "VolFest", improving collaboration and more... Mark, Jen and Emma outside Wirral Change There was a...

New beginnings When you start with a new organisation in a new role, you never really know what to expect. Will you get on with the team?...

I find in my role as a Development Manager, topics seems to be rather like the buses. You have nothing for ages, and then the universe...

Wirral CVS attended the opening day of Callister Gardens' brand new pavilion Last week, the team visited the delightful Cathy Warren at...

Small Charity Week is a campaign that amplifies and supports the amazing work of small charities across the UK Small Charity Week (24–28...