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£165,000 fund launched to help community groups reduce, reuse and recycle
A share of £165,000 is up for grabs to help community groups make the Liverpool City Region a cleaner and greener place. The funding – made available via the Merseyside Recycling & Waste Authority and Veolia Community Fund 2023/24 – is for community and voluntary groups, schools and not-for-profit organisations, who can reduce household waste,... Read more »
Citizens 4 Good Awards Celebrating Community Heroes held in Maghull
The ceremony was held at Maghull Town Hall on Wednesday 15th February and was attended by 16 community heroes. Accompanied by their family members and the people who nominated them for the award, they each received a certificate and thanks from the Mayor of Sefton, Councillor Clare Carragher.
Sefton Local Offer Live Event – 1 March 2023
Sefton Council teams will be out in force next week as they head down to Local Offer Live at Aintree Racecourse on Wednesday 1 March.
Council teams will be joined by colleagues from health services, third sector and voluntary organisations as well as specialist charities to learn more about each other and offer information about their services to people in Sefton.
Lung Health Check roadshow comes to Litherland
Residents across south Sefton are being invited for a free lung check as part of an NHS targeted lung health check programme and a drop-in event aimed at raising awareness of the programme and the symptoms of lung cancer will be held in the Tesco superstore on Hawthorne Road on Friday 24 February, 10am-4pm.
Third Sector Trends Report: Limiting charities’ campaigning activities may backfire on government
Third Sector Trends has been surveying the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector every three years since 2010.
Sefton Council inviting applications to Household Support Fund
Sefton Council is inviting residents in need of financial help to apply to the Household Support Fund. Open to those who are struggling to afford energy, food and essential household bills, the Fund is now open for people to apply.
Free School Meals Vouchers for Families in Sefton this Half Term
Children and families in Sefton will once again be supported over half term as the Council provides vouchers to over 9,000 families who are eligible for free school meals.
Race Equality Week 2023: The Five-Day Challenge
As part of its support for Race Equality Week, Sefton Council is encouraging the Borough’s employers and their employees to break down the barriers to race equality in the workplace.
Liverpool CVS Community Impact Fund: Now Open for Applications – Closing 24 February 2023
LCVS's Community Impact Fund helps voluntary sector organisations and registered charities do even more to build stronger communities across Liverpool and Merseyside.
UKSPF ‘Digital connectivity for local community facilities’ grants programme: Round 1 application process now open – Deadline 5pm Monday 13 February 2023
The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority’s (LCR CA’s) local investment plan for the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) programme - the UK’s successor to EU Structural funds - includes a grants programme focussed on Digital Connectivity for Local Community Facilities.
Southport Crisis Café saves Sefton woman’s life after suicide attempt
Sefton resident Brittney, who suffers with severe depressive episodes, is reaching out to thank the team at a mental health support service in Southport, crediting them for saving her life after she had experienced suicidal thoughts earlier this year.
Old Royal Hospital Clearance: We are calling local charities, community groups and schools!
Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (LUFT) will be clearing all remaining furniture from the Old Royal Hospital. LUFT keen for these items to be rehomed to charities, schools, community groups and social enterprises.