News & Events

Sefton CVS facilitate a variety of events including training sessions, annual conferences, engagement forums, consultations and awards/celebration events.

Please note: Some of the Sefton CVS events, including networks and forums, require prior booking and/or are closed to the general public – however, please get in touch if you would like to come along!

For more information on our upcoming events please email events@seftoncvs.org.uk or call 0151 920 0726.

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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.

Sefton Warm Spaces Fund 2023/24

Sefton Council and Sefton CVS are working together once again to establish warm spaces for Sefton residents in response to the cost of living crisis.

An expression of interest has been established to identify VCF sector organisations who can develop warm spaces and provide additional capacity to support residents to keep warm informed by local intelligence, in return for a grant to provide either:

A basic warm space – up to £2,000 over 6 months.
An enhanced warm space – up to £4,000 over 6 months

Latest News

Sefton calls for end of violence against women and girls on White Ribbon Day

White Ribbon Day 2023, which falls on Friday November 24th, aims to raise awareness about the challenges — and dangers — women and girls face in day to day life.

by Richard 24/11/2023

UKSPF ‘Digital Connectivity for Community Facilities’ grants programme: Round 3 now open

The third funding round of the UKSPF-funded Digital Connectivity for Community Facilities grants programme is now open. The application deadline is 5pm, Friday 15 December.

by Richard 21/11/2023

UKSPF Digital Connectivity Grants (Round 3) – Online Briefing Sessions, w/c 13 November and 20 November

VOLA is launching Round 3 of its UKSPF Digital Connectivity for Community Facilities Grants programme on Monday 20 November. Grants of up to £10k will be awarded to successful applicants in February 2024.

by Richard 09/11/2023

Trustees’ Week 2023

Trustees’ Week runs from the 6 - 10 November and is a time to celebrate the achievements of nearly one million trustees across the UK.

by Richard 07/11/2023

Sefton VCF Sector Manifesto Survey

Sefton CVS, in partnership with Voluntary Sector North West, are creating a manifesto for Sefton’s voluntary, community and faith (VCF) sector.

by Richard 31/10/2023

Community Heritage Grants – DEADLINE EXTENSION CLOSING FRIDAY 20 OCTOBER 2023

Thanks to the National Lottery Heritage Fund, Sefton CVS is inviting applications for up to £2,000 from groups across Sefton to run heritage projects and activities between October 2023 and March 2024. These grants are part of our Hearts of Gold - Sefton at 50 project. The application deadline is midday, Friday 20 October 2023.

by Richard 05/10/2023

The LCVS Community Impact Fund closes for applications on Friday 6 October 2023

The Community Impact Fund helps voluntary sector organisations and registered charities do even more to build stronger communities across Liverpool and Merseyside.

by Richard 03/10/2023

Merseyside Police Commissioner: Youth Diversion Fund – Closing 8 September 2023

Merseyside’s Police Commissioner has announced a further £50,000 pot of funding from her Youth Diversion Fund to keep thousands of young people safe this autumn.

by Richard 22/08/2023

Are you a Voluntary Sector Organisation Supporting People Affected by Drug and Alcohol Misuse?

Sefton Council for Voluntary Service (CVS) have an opportunity for organisations working directly with people affected by drug misuse to undertake in-depth, semi-structured interviews to gain insights into the factors affecting people’s lives in Sefton.

by Richard 17/08/2023

Cost of Living Fund Launched – Closing Monday 16 October 2023.

The fund will support organisations across England to deliver critical frontline services. Organisations will be able to apply for funding to maintain or expand critical cost of living services from now until the end of March 2024.

by Richard 25/07/2023

Co-production Week: Youth Voice and Participation Toolkit Pilot Training Session

As part of Sefton’s Co-production week (3– 7 July), the Sefton Young Advisors delivered a training session to staff from Sefton Council and Sefton CVS on the Youth Voice and Participation Toolkit.

by Richard 07/07/2023

FREE Energy Assessments available to VCF organisations in Sefton

Sefton CVS have secured ‘Community Transition Fund’ grant funding from Sefton Council to provide free DEC assessments to voluntary, community and faith (VCF) sector organisation in Sefton.

by Richard 06/07/2023

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Latest Events

Modern Slavery Training – Thursday 23 November 2023

The training will provide insight into forms of modern slavery, protection and the law and how to report concerns.

by Richard 26/10/2023

Racial Cultural Awareness Training – Thursday 9 November 2023

The training will explore and understand what is meant by both culture and social inclusion enabling participants to improve their knowledge and understanding of the skills required for working in a culturally diverse environment.

by Richard 13/07/2023

Health and Social Care Forum

Find out more information about our Health and Social Care Forum. The next forum will take place on Wednesday 15 November at 12:30pm - 2pm.

by Richard 23/06/2023

Equal Voice Network Sefton Forum

The network meets on a regular basis and receives presentations from partner agencies highlighting matters that may impact on the DEBs community in Sefton. Our next meeting takes place Wednesday 15 November 2023.

by Richard 19/06/2023

The Thrive Network Sefton

Find out more information about our Thrive Network Sefton Forum. The next forum is on Tuesday 14 November at 10:30am.

by Richard 14/06/2023

Equal Voice Network Sefton: Working Group

Join us online - A meeting of minds, collaborative working in order to reach the aims of the Equal Voice Network Sefton.

by Richard 18/05/2023

Every Child Matters Forum

Find out more information about our Every Child Matters Forum. The next forum will take place on Wednesday 6 December at 10am.

by Richard 16/05/2023

Sefton In Mind

Find out more information about our Sefton In Mind meeting. The next meeting will take place on Wednesday 20 December 2023 at 12:30pm.

by Richard 28/03/2023

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