Small Charity Week is worth celebrating, but is also an opportunity to reflect on unique challenges We are really proud to celebrate Small Charity Week this week, a time dedicated to recognising the incredible impact that small charities have on our communities and to highlight the multitude of challenges that they have to navigate each and every day. NCVO defines small charities as those with an annual income of less than £1 million. While they may be defined as small with

A short summary of funding opportunities that have come to our attention this week. Historic England’s Places of Worship Renewal Fund The Places of Worship Renewal Fund (PWRF) supports urgent repairs and essential improvements to listed places of worship across England. A total of £92 million has been allocated to the fund over four years, with £23 million available annually to help keep historic places of worship safe, open, and in active use. The fund is open to listed plac

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

Volunteers' Week is one of our favourite times of the year – an opportunity to shine a spotlight on the incredible people who give their time, energy and talents to make Wirral a better place. Volunteers' Week, which took place from 1st – 7th June, is a UK-wide campaign dedicated to recognising the invaluable contribution volunteers make throughout the year. It provides an opportunity to celebrate the impact of volunteering, share inspiring stories and encourage more people

A short summary of funding opportunities that have come to our attention this week. Historic England’s Places of Worship Renewal Fund The Places of Worship Renewal Fund (PWRF) supports urgent repairs and essential improvements to listed places of worship across England. A total of £92 million has been allocated to the fund over four years, with £23 million available annually to help keep historic places of worship safe, open, and in active use. The fund is open to listed plac

Unlock personal growth and community impact through volunteering Volunteering is one of the most rewarding ways to support your community while also investing in yourself. Across the Wirral, volunteers play a vital role in helping charities, community groups and local organisations deliver services that change lives. But volunteering is not only about giving your time. It is also about gaining confidence, building skills, meeting people and opening doors to new opportunities.

A short summary of funding opportunities that have come to our attention this week. Historic England’s Places of Worship Renewal Fund The Places of Worship Renewal Fund (PWRF) supports urgent repairs and essential improvements to listed places of worship across England. A total of £92 million has been allocated to the fund over four years, with £23 million available annually to help keep historic places of worship safe, open, and in active use. The fund is open to listed plac

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

Exploring some of the unsung heroes of volunteer organisations Volunteering is often celebrated through the visible contributions of frontline volunteers who give their time delivering services, raising funds or supporting communities directly. Yet, behind every successful VCFSE organisation sits a group of individuals whose influence is less visible but equally vital. These are trustees and committee members who are the backbone of volunteering, and they provide the governan