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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.
by Richard 06/02/2023

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.
by Richard 31/01/2023

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.
by Richard 30/01/2023

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.
by Richard 24/01/2023

Sefton Crisis Cafe’s feature on BBC North West

Our Sefton Crisis Cafe’s service recently featured on BBC Politics North West, with an interview taking place at our Crosby Crisis Cafe.
by Richard 19/01/2023

Latest round of Sefton Crowd funding campaign launched

Sefton Council has launched a new funding round as part of its digital crowdfunding initiative Sefton Crowd to support community-led ideas that will help Sefton become more vibrant, resilient, and connected.
by Richard 18/01/2023

Volunteer with Healthwatch Sefton

Your health and social care champion, Healthwatch Sefton, are looking for local residents who would like to volunteer their time to support them! They are looking for volunteers to work with and encourage local residents and community groups/organisations to share their patient stories, experiences and journeys.
by Richard 17/01/2023

Ørsted’s Burbo Bank Extension Community Fund ‘Inspired by Green’ with latest round of grants awarded to several Sefton Groups

Ørsted fund has now awarded over £1.6million to community projects around Liverpool Bay. A total of 178 projects have now been awarded funding. A total of 178 projects have now been awarded funding.
by Richard 16/01/2023

Social Prescribing Service ‘massive help’ to young Southport man experiencing anxiety and depression

Southport resident Danny, aged 26, was experiencing anxiety and depression when he found the NHS social prescribing service in Sefton. He shares his story and encourages others to reach out and use the service if they need help.
by Richard 16/01/2023

Online Briefing Workshop – UK-SPF Digital Connectivity in Community Facilities Grants Programme

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 - has now been signed off by central Government.  
by Richard 12/01/2023

Sefton CVS Training Offer

We are delighted to announce that Sefton CVS has a new training package on offer to the VCF sector in Sefton. The offer contains a package of 25 high quality online training programmes for the exceptional value of £15pp to those VCF sector organisations based in Sefton.
by Richard 11/01/2023

Get 2023 off to the best start with a free health check and COVID-19 jab on the ‘Living Well’ bus

The ‘Living Well’ bus will return to Asda Bootle on Wednesday 11 January to offer Sefton residents all COVID-19 vaccines, including first, second, booster and seasonal (autumn booster) and free health checks.
by Richard 10/01/2023