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Trustees’ Week 2022

National Trustees’ Week (7-11 November) is a time to recognise, promote and celebrate the role of charity trustees. Sefton CVS is holding an event to celebrate Trustees’ Week and to encourage more people to become a trustee for local charities.
by Richard 27/10/2022

Southport’s Macmillan Centre: Health & Wellbeing Event – 3 November 2022

Southport’s Macmillan Centre is hosting a Health and Wellbeing Event at Southport College on Mornington Road, offering a range of support, information and activities for people affected by cancer. The event is being held on Thursday 3 November from 2pm-4pm.
by Richard 26/10/2022

Community Heroes Honoured by Mayor of Sefton at the Citizens 4 Good Awards

A scheme which honours Sefton residents who make a difference to life in their local communities has honoured its latest recipients. Citizens 4 Good aims to highlight the good deeds, kindness and support that local people provide to other members of their local community.
by Richard 24/10/2022

Sefton Warm Places network being developed in response to Cost of Living crisis

To help people facing a difficult winter because of soaring fuel bills and rising prices in the shops, Sefton Council and Sefton Council for Voluntary Services (CVS) have been developing a ‘Warm Places' scheme.
by Richard 20/10/2022

Our Voices: Launching the Historic Townships Exhibition

On Friday 7 October 2022, a year’s worth of hard work came together when we launched the community-led touring Historic Townships exhibition at Crosby Library. Our Volunteer Researchers were able to see the heritage displays they have been creating for the first time as part of a larger collection of 9 free-standing roller banners.
by Richard 19/10/2022

Household and Non-Domestic Energy Support Schemes – Update 17 October 2022

Following announcements by Chancellor of the Exchequer today (17 October 2022) this is an update briefing to the Energy Support Schemes, provided by NAVCA.
by Richard 17/10/2022
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Equal Voice Network Sefton

The Equal Voice Network held its first face to face meetings since the lockdown with attendance from organisations representing many diverse communities working with vulnerable communities including asylum seeker and refugee support and  the Ukrainian community.
by Richard 17/10/2022

Change Grow Live – Sefton Open Days in Southport and Bootle

Change Grow Live are holding two Open Day events at their Southport and Bootle sites in the coming weeks. Whether you're a local organisation or an individual, everyone is welcome to visit and find out more about Change Grow Live. 
by Richard 17/10/2022

Equality Panels with Liverpool City Region Combined Authority

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is looking for equality champions to help the region’s political leaders and policymakers tackle the discrimination and disadvantage that cause injustice and inequality in society.
by Richard 12/10/2022

Helping Digital Inclusion: Free Mobile Data from The National Databank

The National Databank is giving free mobile data to people who can’t afford their internet connection. This is particularly important as more people fall into data poverty and need to stay connected.
by Richard 11/10/2022

David’s Story: How the Crisis Cafe helped change my life – former homeless Southport resident becomes mental health volunteer

Sefton resident David, formerly street homeless and struggling with his mental health, shares his story this World Mental Health Day (10 October) to encourage others to reach out and get support.
by Richard 10/10/2022

Keep Warm, Keep Well Events with Sefton Opera & the Affordable Warmth Team

Sefton Opera and Sefton Council’s Affordable Warmth Team will be hosting a second of two events in North Sefton this month. The Keep Warm, Keep Well events for over 50’s will provide the opportunity for Sefton residents to learn more about the support available in the borough to help them stay warm and healthy this winter.
by Richard 29/09/2022