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The Community Foundation for Merseyside, Sefton Council and Sefton Council for Voluntary Service - CVS
offer their sincere thanks to the people, businesses and organisations who have donated to the Southport Strong Together Appeal and helped raise over £250,000 to support the families and community. Your kindness will make a difference. 💜
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SOUTHPORT STRONG TOGETHER APPEAL
The Community Foundation for Merseyside in partnership with Sefton Council and Sefton CVS has established the Southport Strong Together Appeal. The Appeal was set up the day after the tragic events of July 29th and we are overwhelmed with the response locally, nationally and internationally. Guided by a range of partners including the National Emergencies Trust, Fundraising Regulator and The Charity Commission, we have already allocated and made funds available from this Appeal to the families directly affected by the tragedy. Further allocations will be made in the coming weeks.
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“SOUTHPORT STRONG TOGETHER APPEAL” LAUNCHES WITH INITIAL £50,000 DONATION
Community Foundation for Merseyside launches fundraising appeal for those affected by the Southport knife attack - All Media and press enquiries for the Southport Strong Together Appeal please contact Rae Brooke, CEO – Phone: 07515 328 162 E-Mail: rae.brooke@cflm.org.uk
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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
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Volunteer Community Panel Member
We are looking for volunteer panel members who have direct experience in the voluntary and community sector, either in a paid or voluntary capacity, delivering charitable projects and services who are able to contribute and provide advice from that experience.
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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

The Community Foundation for Merseyside recognises and understands the huge challenges faced by charities and community organisations during the cost of living crisis, and the individuals and families they support.

Government intervention to support households and charitable organisations with energy costs is welcomed, though immense pressure remains, particularly for those on low incomes, isolated older people, and people struggling with their mental health...

New Chairman for Community Foundations for Lancashire and Merseyside

The Community Foundations for Lancashire and Merseyside is delighted to announce the appointment of David Wareing as Chairman.

Community Foundation for Merseyside new appointment

The Community Foundation for Merseyside appointed Emma Peacock as their new Marketing and Communications Manager.

For a number of years I have donated through my local community foundation in Merseyside to directly support those causes closest to my heart. We need more people and businesses to get involved with their local Community Foundation, such as the ones for Lancashire and Merseyside, to benefit from their experience and local knowledge to make sure any donation delivers the greatest benefit to our communities.

Sir Terry Leahy