How I found my confidence as a trustee, and why our Board Building Fund can help others do the same Having worked in the charity sector for more than 20 years, I had spent plenty of time sitting on one side of the table at board meetings. I understood what a trustee meeting looked like, but I had never actually been a trustee myself. Working for Wirral CVS as Volunteer Programme Manager reminded me that volunteering really is something everyone should have the opportunity to

Reporting on the collaborative efforts to support Wirral's unpaid carers As Volunteer Co-ordinator at Wirral CVS, I popped along to the Wirral Carers Alliance’s Commitment to Carers Conference at Eureka! in Wallasey to see what was happening, listen to the conversations in the room and find out more about how local organisations are working together to support unpaid carers across Wirral. The event focused on building carer friendly communities and brought together carers, su

Volunteers' Week is one of our favourite times of the year – an opportunity to shine a spotlight on the incredible people who give their time, energy and talents to make Wirral a better place. Volunteers' Week, which took place from 1st – 7th June, is a UK-wide campaign dedicated to recognising the invaluable contribution volunteers make throughout the year. It provides an opportunity to celebrate the impact of volunteering, share inspiring stories and encourage more people

New beginnings When you start with a new organisation in a new role, you never really know what to expect. Will you get on with the team?...

Branch offers tools, guidance and where to get help in an emergency Last week was the launch of the much anticipated Branch online...