Community Foundation

Our response to community need

We have responded to the pandemic and helped support vulnerable communities, distributing more than 2 million pounds which has assisted 400,000+ people through the LCR Cares COVID-19 Community Support Fund. Our report highlights how funds were distributed and demonstrates the ongoing need that still exists - click below

Emergency COVID-19 Community Support

Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram in partnership with the Community Foundation for Merseyside launched the LCR Cares COVID-19 Community Support Fund to support community and voluntary organisations on the frontline. Funding has also been provided by the National Emergencies Trust (NET) to support local need

We are are doing everything we can to support our communities

We recognise that the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is an exceptional event that is having an impact on the many local charities, community groups and projects we support. We would like to reassure our donors, partners and supporters that we are doing, and will continue to do, everything we can to support our communities.

The Community Foundation for Merseyside is a professional and ambitious organisation with effective philanthropy and community at its heart.

Supporting you to support your community, the Foundations offer a wealth of experience, knowledge, expertise and advice to ensure that your giving – whether that is time, money or skill-sharing – has the greatest impact.

Importantly, the projects that CFM supports are key to creating a stronger, more resilient and vibrant community with long-term benefits to local people. Working together is a vital means to achieving our definition of success.

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Our response to community need

As a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic and repeated lockdowns, many people in the Liverpool City Region have been seriously impacted, including losing their source of income, a reduction in earnings, the ability to see loved ones withdrawn, and some having access to vital services significantly reduced.

This report outlines the Liverpool City Region response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the launch of the LCR Cares COVID-19 Community Support Fund, including the coordination of corporate donors, public donations and funders such as the National Emergencies Trust.

New Trustees join Community Foundations for Lancashire and Merseyside

Community Foundations for Lancashire and Merseyside has welcomed on board two new Trustees to support its legacy of facilitating structured charitable giving.

COVID-19

The Community Foundation for Merseyside recognises that the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is an exceptional event that will have an impact on the many local charities, community groups and projects we support. We would like to reassure our donors, grantees, partners and friends that we are doing – and will continue to do – everything we can to support the sector throughout this period.