A short summary of funding opportunities that have came to our attention this week. Wirral CVS Funding Opportunities Step Up Resilience Fund The Step Up Resilience Fund is designed to support VCFSE organisations to strengthen their resilience, sustainability and capacity , rather than to fund new service delivery. This fund recognises the vital role that existing community organisations play in improving health and wellbeing across Wirral. To be eligible, organisations must

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

A short summary of funding opportunities that have came to our attention this week. Wirral CVS Funding Opportunities Step Up Resilience Fund The Step Up Resilience Fund is designed to support VCFSE organisations to strengthen their resilience, sustainability and capacity , rather than to fund new service delivery. This fund recognises the vital role that existing community organisations play in improving health and wellbeing across Wirral. To be eligible, organisations must

A short summary of funding opportunities that have came to our attention this week. Wirral CVS Funding Opportunities Step Up Resilience Fund The Step Up Resilience Fund is designed to support VCFSE organisations to strengthen their resilience, sustainability and capacity , rather than to fund new service delivery. This fund recognises the vital role that existing community organisations play in improving health and wellbeing across Wirral. To be eligible, organisations must

Wirral CVS is pleased to offer three funding opportunities designed to support Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) organisations across Wirral. Together, these funds aim to strengthen organisational resilience, support grassroots activity, and enable arts and culture organisations to thrive while contributing to improved health and wellbeing outcomes for local communities. Whether your organisation is looking to strengthen its internal capacity, deliver

A short summary of funding opportunities that have came to our attention this week. National Churches Trust Large Grants Programme Listed and unlisted Christian places of worship requiring major or urgent structural repairs can apply for grants of up to £50,000. The funding, made available through the National Churches Trust’s Large Grants Programme, will cover up to 50% of larger, more complex projects costing over £80,000, including. VAT. Funding is also available for proje

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

A free, weekly space offering understanding, peer support and gentle tools for adults struggling with food and body-related challenges A new Disordered Eating Support Group has recently launched at Open Door Charity . Disordered eating can be difficult to live with, and it doesn’t always look the same for everyone. For many people, it may not fit neatly into a diagnosis, yet still has a significant impact on daily life. Some experiences people may recognise include: Feeling

Wallasey Churches Community Asset Project and Energy Project Plus have teamed up to put on free affordable warmth training open to anyone in the sector. As we hit the colder winter months Energy Project Plus are keen to highlight every possible resource they have to support organisations making people warm. Here is an outline of the first of 2 sessions. Introduction to Affordable Warmth: Free Training for Those Supporting Households at Risk of Fuel Poverty Wednesday 14 th Ja

A short summary of funding opportunities that have came to our attention this week. The Stephen Beard Foundation's Wirral Grants Fund The Stephen Beard Foundation has opened up it's Wirral Grants Fund, which can support community groups, charities and projects based on Wirral that focus on helping the community with mental health needs. The Foundation will award small grants of up to £1000. The Stephen Beard Foundation has been set up in memory of Stephen Beard who died on 23