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

A look into the events due during Volunteers' Week and the micro grants that support them. Ahead of this year’s Volunteers' Week, Wirral CVS has awarded funding to 23 VCFSE organisations across the borough to help them recognise and celebrate the invaluable contribution of their volunteers. The funding has been provided to support local organisations to thank the people who give their time, skills and energy to make a difference within communities across Wirral. From communit

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

A short summary of funding opportunities that have come to our attention this week. Easyfundraising’s Community Pledge Fund Tesco and easyfundraising have partnered once again to provide funding support for voluntary groups, charities, and Community Interest Companies (CICs) across the UK through their Community Pledge initiative. As part of the campaign, Tesco will award five £1,000 funding pots to community organisations using easyfundraising. Organisations can take part by

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