What happens when you bring together staff from across the VCFSE sector, give them the skills to deliver training and support them to create something that benefits volunteers across Wirral? Over the past 10 months, a group of staff from Wirral Mind, Age UK Wirral, Wirral Mencap, Wirral CVS and Positivitree have been working together to co-produce an accredited Adult Safeguarding training course specifically for volunteers. The programme began with the Level 3 Award in Educat

Our condolences following the unexpected death of a popular local charity leader We are saddened to hear of the unexpected death of Ben Duggan, Charity Manager at Dementia Together Wirral. Our thoughts are with Ben’s family and friends, and with everyone at the charity who knew and worked alongside him. Ben joined Dementia Together Wirral in February 2025, bringing experience from his work at Wirral Mencap and Autism Together. The charity provides social activities and events

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

The story of how Julie found a new path after volunteering with Wirral Mencap There are so many different reasons why people decide to...