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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.
Look after your health with a free NHS health check and COVID-19 vaccine
The ‘Living Well’ bus service is returning to Sefton to offer residents COVID-19 vaccines and free physical health checks.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.