Southport Together Mental Wellbeing and Community Cohesion Small Grant Awards
As part of the Southport Recovery Programme Sefton CVS, in partnership with Sefton Council, are providing small grant funding for Southport based VCF sector organisations and community groups. The fund aims to support the delivery of new or additional mental health and emotional wellbeing focused activities.
Activities funded through the grant must;
- – Support positive mental health and emotional wellbeing
AND address one or more of the following themes:
- – Community Cohesion
- – Inter-generational Activities
- – Inter-faith Activities
- – Inter-community Activities
Organisations and community groups must be delivering services directly to residents of Southport.
The funding aims to:
- – Support small, community-based groups to access funding for local projects.
- – Improve residents’ access to local community activities, increasing engagement and knowledge of opportunities in the area for social interaction and health outcomes.
- – Provide activities that promote connection across generations and dialogue between faiths and cultures.
- – Through activities, increase sense of belonging in the community, enhancing mental health and wellbeing.
- – Strengthen relationships within communities, particularly among groups at risk of exclusion or isolation, contributing to better mental health.
- – Ensure fair and transparent distribution of funds to maximise impact across the community that maximise health and wellbeing impact.
- – Strengthen trust and create lasting cohesion in the Southport community
Project will be running up until 31st March 2026
Grant Awards
Art Ease CIC
Calm and Create
Calm and Create is a gentle, drop-in style creative space where you can unwind, explore art materials, and enjoy some calm at the end of the day. You’re welcome to join just one session or attend as many as you like—whatever suits you. Each evening will include soothing, mindful art activities like drawing, painting, collage and creative play, all designed to support wellbeing and relaxation. No experience is needed. Just come along, take a breath, and create at your own pace.
Time: Wednesdays 6.30pm-8pm
Venue: The Big Onion, Town Hall Gardens, PR8 1JR
The project is running from 14 January – 4 March 2026
Book online
Brighter Living Partnership
Mindful Drawing Sessions
Are you interested in exploring creativity as part of managing your mental health and well being? Why not join us for a fully guided mindful drawing sessions in a calm and relaxing space. Each session is led by a local artist giving you techniques and guidance. No experience or artistic ability required, just a willingness to give it a try.
Time: Wednesdays 1pm-3pm
Venue: Southport Community Centre, Norwood Road, PR8 6HQ
The project is a 8 week course for 18-25 year olds. Contact via phone 01704 517812 or via email info@brighterliving.org
Freedom to Flourish
Big Feelings, Safe Spaces Workshops
Big Feelings, Safe Spaces is our interactive workbook for children aged 4–10 and their parents or carers, designed to build emotional literacy, strengthen family bonds, and help children explore their feelings in creative, supportive ways. Drawing on our experience as qualified teachers, parents, and NLP practitioners, the workbook blends simple explanations, psychology-informed insights, and hands-on activities to turn emotional moments into opportunities for growth. In addition to our interactive workbook, we also run engaging family workshops exploring the six primary emotions, giving parents and children practical tools to recognise, understand, and express feelings with confidence and connection.
Time: Saturday 17, 24 or 31 January 2026, 11am-12pm
Venue: The Big Onion, Town Hall Gardens, PR8 1JR
The project is taking place across Saturday’s in January 2026. 10 family spaces available.
Children aged 4-11.
Book online
Holy Family Church
Art Exhibition
More information coming soon.
Homestart Southport and Formby
Creative Connections Sessions
More information coming soon.
Lakeside Youth Ministry
Limitless Youth Club
If you have children aged 11-17yrs, they’re invited to Limitless Monday’s. These evenings are a time where young people from across Lakeside and the schools we work in meet up with their friends for music, small group discussions, chilling out and games.
Time: Mondays 7.30pm-9pm
Venue: Lakeside Church, Fairway, PR9 0LA
For more information visit: www.lakesidechurch.uk/limitlesssouthport
Mind Balance Solutions
Wellbeing Activities
The Emotional Intelligence and Mindfulness session will use sound baths, meditation and relaxation practices for families and children.
Book online or email info@mindbalancesolutions.com
Mums the Word
Workshops and Wellbeing Café
More information to follow soon.
Sefton OPERA
Mindful Matters
More information on the sessions coming soon.
Spectrum Alliance Merseyside
Wellbeing Crochet Group
For the first four sessions, we are pleased to welcome Jill, an experienced crochet teacher, who will be on hand to help people get started and offer guidance. After this, the group will continue as a relaxed, supportive community crochet space , rather than a formal class. All experience levels are welcome. The focus is on wellbeing, working together, and helping each other. As a group, we will be creating granny squares, which can later be sewn together to make finished items.
Time: Tuesdays, 1.30pm-3pm
Venue: Southport Bijou Cinema, 8 Post Office Avenue, PR9 0US
The project starts on Tuesday 6 January and runs for 12 weeks.
For more information email: sam.alliance@outlook.com or call 07802 643156
St Philip and St Paul with Wesley
Warm Welcome
We provide a drop in session to residents of Southport, in particular those who are suffering from social isolation, boosting their confidence and feeling of belonging.
Time: First Tuesday of the month, 10am-11.45am
For more contact 01704 532640.
The Hearth Network
Quilting Project
We’re working with older people in Southport to record their memories of the town, focusing on iconic spaces such as The Floral Hall and The Lido, as well as faith venues and traditional trades like shrimping. These stories will be translated onto a shared community quilt by a team of volunteers, which will then be displayed in community spaces across Southport.
People can get involved in three ways:
– Interviewing community members who have memories of key events and places they’d like to share.
– Sharing their memories of key events, places or jobs.
– Crafting the quilt, ideally people who have experience quilting and sewists for appliqué work.
To register your interest place contact: nadia@thehearthnetwork.co.uk
The Hub @ Banks
Shine Arts and Crafts Wellness Sessions
The arts and crafts sessions for children and parents will take place during their Friday Night Youth Clubs every week in January and February. The sessions are delivered by The Shine Project.
Time: Fridays, 7pm-8:30pm
Venue: The Hub @ Banks, Greaves Hall Ave, Banks, Southport, PR9 8BL
Family Yoga Sessions are planned, more details to follow soon.
Ukraine United
Art Therapy Sessions
More information on the sessions will be available soon.
Woodvale and Ainsdale Community Association (WACA)
New Year New Creations
WACA’s New Year New Creations is a programme of activities for both adults and all ages taking place during January and February 2026.
Book Binding
Date: Thursday 22 January, 10am-12noon
Pottery Painting
Date: Thursday 29 January, 10am-12noon
Resin Jewellery Making:
Date: Thursday 5 February, 10am-12noon
Venue: Woodvale Centre, Meadow Lane, PR8 3RS
Adult classes. Book your place, email: support@woodvalecentre.co.uk
Block Printing
Date: Monday 26 January, 5pm-6.30pm
3D Sculptures
Monday 2 February, 5pm-6.30pm
Mini Wonders Treasures that Hold Memories
Monday 19 February, 10am-12noon
Venue: Woodvale Centre, Meadow Lane, PR8 3RS
For all ages and families. Book your place, email: support@woodvalecentre.co.uk