Shout about Volunteering! Wirral CVS will help you do it! To mark Volunteers' Week, we’re offering a limited number of Volunteers’ Week Shout Out packs for organisations across Wirral. Successful applicants will receive: £150 contribution towards a Volunteers’ Week event or gift for your volunteers. A party pack with printed Volunteers’ Week materials - including thank you cards, cake toppers and banners. A chance to showcase and celebrate your volunteers across Wirral. Wheth

Is there anything more inspiring than seeing a community come together to transform neglected land into a welcoming green space for everyone to enjoy? That is exactly what has happened in Noctorum, where the dedicated staff and volunteers at Crea8ing Communities have created the wonderful new Nocky Nook Community Garden. Myself and Emma from the Wirral CVS Volunteering Team were delighted to be invited to celebrate the official opening of this fantastic space. The evening beg

A short summary of funding opportunities that have come to our attention this week. Big Give’s Christmas Challenge The Christmas Challenge is the UK’s largest collaborative fundraising campaign, supporting a wide range of charitable organisations across diverse causes, including poverty, gender equality, climate change, and mental wellbeing. The campaign enables charities to maximise their impact by doubling public donations through a matched funding model. The initiative ope

A quick introduction to the Wirral's primary volunteering platform Thinking about volunteering but not sure where to start? The Wirral Volunteering Portal makes it easy. It’s a simple, friendly online hub that brings together over 300 organisations across Wirral, all in one place. Whether you’ve got lots of time or just a little, specific skills or none at all, the portal helps you find volunteering opportunities that suit you. What Is the Wirral Volunteering Portal? The Wirr

A look into the Charity Commission's guidance on the Online Safety Act Charities and Social Media guidance from the Charity Commission has been thoroughly updated in response to the recent introduction of the Online Safety Act 2023. This new legislation aims to enhance the safety and security of online interactions, particularly focusing on the responsibilities of organizations and individuals in maintaining a safe digital environment. As a result, it is crucial for charities

A reflection on Wirral's biggest volunteer celebration event Back in September 2025, when we started conversations with Volunteer Managers about how we could celebrate volunteers, we made a group decision that whatever we did it needed to be fun, inclusive and show every volunteer that they were valued and appreciated. Reflecting back on FestiVol, which was held on 28th February 2026, we’d like to think we achieved all three, and based the feedback we’ve received – volunteers

A short summary of funding opportunities that have come to our attention this week. The Speech Language and Hearing Foundation The Speech Language and Hearing Foundation has announced funding to support education, therapy and research aimed at improving the lives of children facing communication challenges and complex developmental needs across the United Kingdom. The Foundation provides grants to small UK-based charities working with children who have hearing impairments, sp

A short summary of funding opportunities that have come to our attention this week. Groundwork's Grassroots Grants Scheme Local charities and community organisations can apply for unrestricted grants of up to £2,000 to support projects that improve the lives of local people and their neighbourhoods. Funding is available to organisations working in areas that fall within the top 15% most disadvantaged communities in England, as measured by the English Indices of Deprivation. T

A quick summary of our most recent volunteer recruitment fair What an incredible day at the Pathways to Purpose Volunteer Recruitment Fair! Despite the blustery winds outside, the atmosphere inside was nothing short of electric, buzzing with enthusiasm, warmth and connection. More than 30 local organisations came together in Wirral to recruit volunteers, promote wellbeing and the amazing range of support available across our community, and people turned out in fantastic numbe

UK Youth announced the launch of a new £10 million open grant round for youth organisations, delivered in partnership with the Pears Foundation Youth work plays a critical role in supporting young people to thrive. It builds confidence, improves wellbeing, and equips individuals with essential life skills that carry into adulthood. Despite this, access to youth work remains uneven across the UK, leaving many young people without the support they need. According to UK Youth ,