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£3.2million national insurance black hole in VCFSE finances estimated in Sefton

Following the autumn budget announcements at the end of October, understandably there has been much discourse on the planned increases in Employers National Insurance Contributions (ENIC).
by Richard 13/11/2024

Budget 2024: Key implications for charities

NCVO and NAVCA have released round ups with key highlights from the Budget 2024 and what it means for charities and communities.
by Richard 01/11/2024

UKSPF Digital Grants Round 5 launching Monday 23 September 2024

VOLA is launching the final funding round of the Liverpool City Region UKSPF Digital Connectivity for Community Facilities Grants programme on Monday 23 September
by Richard 20/09/2024

Windrush: Our Story, Our Community

This project celebrates the contribution of the Windrush generation and their descendants to our community, from healthcare to arts and culture.
by Richard 18/09/2024

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside rolls out first ever RSV vaccine to those at risk

The NHS in Cheshire and Merseyside has started vaccinating people against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), for the first time in its history. 
by Richard 05/09/2024

Council leader backs Police commitment to dealing with hate crime

Sefton Council leader Cllr Marion Atkinson has backed the Merseyside Police’s commitment to dealing with incidents of hate crime.
by Richard 15/08/2024

Liverpool City Region: United Against Hate

The VS6 Partnership are heartened to see communities from across Liverpool City Region coming together in the last few days in solidarity against racism, Islamophobia and xenophobia, showcasing the true heart and soul of our City Region. 
by Richard 09/08/2024

“SOUTHPORT STRONG TOGETHER APPEAL” LAUNCHES WITH INITIAL £50,000 DONATION

The Community Foundation for Merseyside, in partnership with Sefton Council and Sefton CVS, has activated an urgent fundraising appeal for all those affected by the knife attack in Southport yesterday.
by Richard 30/07/2024

A statement from Sefton CVS following the incident in Southport

A statement following today's shocking and tragic attack in our Southport community.
by Richard 29/07/2024

Sefton Council’s Leader responds to incident in Southport

A statement from Councillor Marion Atkinson, Leader of Sefton Council,
by Richard 29/07/2024

People in Sefton invited for missed cervical screening appointments – More dates added

People who live in Sefton and have missed any cervical screening appointments, are invited to get the life-saving test done, as part of a pilot mobile service, in a bid to improve uptake of the screening.
by Richard 24/07/2024

LGBT+ Futures: Equality Fund

The Consortium will be awarding a total of £500,000 through small grants for organisational running costs, projects and organisational/leadership development to user-led LGBT+ organisations.
by Richard 18/07/2024