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

A short summary of funding opportunities that have came to our attention this week. The National Churches Trust's Medium Grants Programme Grants of up to £10,000 are available to listed and unlisted Christian places of worship of any denomination across the UK for project development and investigative work up to RIBA planning stage 1. This support is for churches preparing for a major project and developing their project to the point at which they can approach a major grant f

What Youth Matters means for local youth services and the voluntary sector Youth Matters is the first national youth strategy in England in more than 20 years. The strategy is built around three radical shifts: From national to local  — decisions and delivery are meant to be made as close as possible to communities; funding will flow more strategically to local areas. GOV.UK - From National to Local From fragmented to collaborative  — greater coordination across government d

A short summary of funding opportunities that have came to our attention this week. Grow Wild Grants of up to £2,000 are available to community, youth and voluntary groups from across the UK that want to bring local people together to transform urban areas by sowing and growing UK native wildflowers and/or fungi. The funding, which is being made available through the charity Grow Wild (an initiative of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew), will support activities and costs such as

How local organisations helped Luis move from isolation to independence In 2012, at the age of 18, Luis completed his Health and Social Care course at sixth form college. Like many young people, he faced the daunting transition into adulthood. For Luis, this period was particularly challenging due to his diagnosis of autism and his naturally quiet disposition.  During his school years, Luis maintained a small circle of friends, participated in social activities, and enjoyed s

A short summary of funding opportunities that have came to our attention this week. Wise Music Foundation Funding is available to small UK charities supporting vulnerable people facing hardship, distress, illness, or poverty. The Wise Music Foundation offers grants of £500-£5,000, with an average award of £1,500. Priority is given to projects that help: Children The homeless The elderly People with disabilities The Foundation also supports a wider range of causes, including e

Charities occasionally face situations where they feel a moral obligation to make a payment or waive a right to property, even though there is no legal requirement to do so. These are known as ex gratia payments. For instance Adjusting a legacy where a will does not reflect the donor’s final wishes or making a payment to resolve a situation where fairness or compassion is at stake. From 27 November 2025, new powers under the Charities Act 2022 will make the process simpler f

Andy Churchill receiving his award The team from Wirral CVS attended the VSNW Conference and AGM 2025, which was titled "From Uncertainty to Strength: Building Capacity & Resilience in Our Sector" on the 27th November and had a wonderful time. Voluntary Sector North West is a key infrastructure organisation that supports and advocates for charities, community groups and social enterprises across the North West. Debra Alcock Tyler, CEO of Directory of Social Change and Greater