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Pride In Place: Bootle South – Apply now to join the Neighbourhood Board
We are seeking people with a real, personal connection to the Bootle South area to join the independent Neighbourhood Board, which will be responsible for deciding how Pride in Place funding will be invested in the local area, based on the wants and needs of the local community.
Community stalwart to take up key role in Bootle’s Pride in Place programme
A well-known local community figure is set to take on an important new role in Bootle. Dave Smith, Chief Executive of Veterans in Sefton, will become Chair of the Bootle South Pride in Place Board.
Adventures in Heritage: A Hearts of Gold Update from John Maguire
Hello! My name is John Maguire, and I am delighted to introduce myself as the new Heritage Development Officer for the Hearts of Gold project.
Youth Empowerment Scheme Opens for 2026: building on two years of major impact for young people across Merseyside
Community groups and grassroots organisations are being invited to apply for a share of £600,000 as the Youth Empowerment Scheme (YES Fund) officially reopens for 2026
Made in Bootle: The Bootle28 Programme
Bootle has submitted a bold, confident and community‑driven bid to become UK Town of Culture 2028. The proposal—Bootle28— is a six‑month cultural programme that will transform perceptions, support young people, boost local pride, and unlock economic opportunity.
Healthwatch Sefton welcomes the King’s Fund Report
Healthwatch Sefton welcomes the King’s Fund Report: highlighting the importance of independent patient voice
Sefton Cross-Partnership Workshops
Sefton Safeguarding Children Partnership (SSCP), Sefton Adults Board (SAB), Sefton Safer Together (SST) and Sefton Domestic Abuse Partnership Board (SDAPB) are delighted to invite you to a series of virtual workshops.
VSNW Webinar – Learning from VCFSE involvement in neighbourhood working: Children and young people
Join VSNW for this webinar as we explore the key learning from the active involvement of VCFSE organisations in neighbourhood-level work with children and young people, as well as the potential for even greater engagement of the VCFSE sector in this work.
Southport Community Wellbeing Fair: A Celebration of Community, Connection and Healthy Living
Residents of Southport are invited to attend a brand-new Wellbeing Fair this February, a free community event bringing together a wide range of local groups, activities and organisations dedicated to supporting wellbeing across the town.
Sefton Crowd next funding round! Could your community project idea be next?
Sefton Council, in partnership with community crowdfunding platform Spacehive, is launching the next funding round of Sefton Crowd, an exciting initiative that empowers residents to create and deliver innovative community projects.
New grant fund for voluntary, community and faith organisations launched to support youth programmes in Southport
As part of the Southport Recovery Programme Sefton CVS, in partnership with Sefton Council, have launched a new Youth Programme Small and Medium Grants Fund for Voluntary, Community and Faith (VCF) sector organisations based in and supporting children and young people in Southport.
Sefton CVS statement following Manchester Terror Attack
Sefton CVS is deeply shocked and saddened by yesterday’s terror attack outside of a synagogue in Manchester. Our heartfelt condolences go to the Jewish community and families and loved ones of those who have lost their lives. Our thoughts are with everyone injured and affected. With community at the heart of our work here in... Read more »