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

Research Questionnaire - Understanding safety issues for walking, wheeling and cycling You are being invited to participate in a questionnaire to support a research project funded by Active Travel England to improve our understanding of the critical safety issues for walking, wheeling and cycling. The survey will help improve how ATE considers and measures safety and strengthen the evidence for its assessment tools. Active Travel England is the government's executive agency

A short summary of funding opportunities that have come to our attention this week. The National Lottery Community Fund Voluntary and community organisations, statutory bodies, charities and partnerships can apply for grants of £500,000 to £5 million, spread over 2 to 10 years, to support projects that bring diverse communities together. The National Lottery Community Fund’s UK Fund is open to applications from organisations seeking to scale up proven work that tackles inequa

On 15th April, volunteer managers from across Wirral’s VCFSE sector came together at New Hope CIC in Egremont for the latest Volunteer Managers Forum. The session brought together a diverse group of organisations, including some new faces, and created a space for shared learning, reflection and collaboration. Reflections on 2025 & 2026 Jen delivered a presentation to the group on the impact of the Volunteering team since they started in June 2025. The priorities set for the y

Local champions and people committed to improving their areas and communities are being urged to step forward in Seacombe, Woodchurch and central Birkenhead. As part of the Government’s Pride in Place programme £60 million is being invested across these three Wirral areas and local members of the communities are now being sought to join the Neighbourhood Boards which will oversee how this funding is used over the next decade. The Pride in Place Neighbourhood Boards are each l