Our condolences following the unexpected death of a popular local charity leader We are saddened to hear of the unexpected death of Ben Duggan, Charity Manager at Dementia Together Wirral. Our thoughts are with Ben’s family and friends, and with everyone at the charity who knew and worked alongside him. Ben joined Dementia Together Wirral in February 2025, bringing experience from his work at Wirral Mencap and Autism Together. The charity provides social activities and events

Exploring a part of Wirral's vital heritage during Heritage Open Days 2026 I had the absolute pleasure of joining a heritage tour at the beautiful Byrne Avenue Baths last week for Heritage Open Days 2026, and what an experience it was! I’ve visited the Baths many times over the past year, but the tour made me realise just how much I had missed. Sometimes we walk into a building without really stopping to look around. This time, I got the chance to slow down, take it all in an

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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

Reflecting on the everyday conditions that help volunteers feel confident, included and valued People begin volunteering for many reasons. They may want to support a cause, meet people, use their skills, gain experience, rebuild confidence or give something back. Whatever brings someone through the door, the experience that follows will often determine whether they stay. Good volunteer support does not need to feel complicated, but it does need to be intentional. A warm welco

A short summary of funding opportunities that have come to our attention this week.

What’s Strong, not what’s wrong. “Almost half of all council areas in England have youth work “black holes” with few or no services despite high levels of deprivation and antisocial behaviour, analysis shows.” https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/feb/12/youth-work-cuts-england-map-study In February this year, The Guardian ran a story that pointed to significant gaps in youth work provision across England. The research estimated the level of youth work activity based on or

A short summary of funding opportunities that have come to our attention this week.

A short summary of funding opportunities that have come to our attention this week.

Why the Kickstart Event is an important next step in building a shared vision for volunteering across Wirral Volunteering is woven through life in Wirral. It happens in community centres and places of worship, sports clubs and schools, hospitals and neighbourhood groups. It can be highly visible or quietly carried out by someone checking on a neighbour, sharing a skill or giving a few hours to a cause they care about. Yet volunteering is changing. Organisations are responding