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Breathe Better Air Community Fund launched in Merseyside to help tackle air pollution

The Breathe Better Air Community Fund, launched on 5 June to mark World Environment Day, will help grass roots community groups raise awareness of the air pollution.

Community Foundation for Merseyside new appointment

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

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.

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.

The passing of Her Majesty The Queen

The UK Community Foundations network pays tribute to Her Majesty upon the sad news of her death.

UKCF and PHP Partnership Reaches New Communities

Following a successful launch and grant-making programmes in Lincolnshire and Scotland in 2021, we are delighted to be continuing our partnership with Primary Health Properties PLC (PHP) in new areas in 2022.

Merseyside Charity Mentors – business and charities skills share

The CVSs in Merseyside (Halton & St Helens, Liverpool Knowsley, Sefton & Wirral) and the Community Foundation for Merseyside are working together with the Liverpool City Region LEP to pilot a new scheme where a charitable organisation or staff member can be matched with a business mentor.

Platinum Jubilee Fund

£5million programme will support community and voluntary organisations in England to develop creative and cultural activities as part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations in June 2022.

Liverpool ONE Foundation launches grant applications for wellbeing charities

The Liverpool ONE Foundation is calling on Merseyside-based charities to apply for support as it launches its next round of funding applications.

Nearly 8,000 young people to benefit from PCC’s Youth Diversion Fund

Nearly 8,000 young people will benefit from safe, supervised activities during Halloween and Bonfire Night, thanks to the Police Commissioner’s new Youth Diversion Fund.

Our response to community need

Our COVID-19 Review outlines the Liverpool City Region response to the 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.

Beechwood, Ballantyne & Bidston Village Big Local tender

A tender opportunity has arisen to support the Beechwood, Ballantyne & Bidston Village Big Local with its final Big Local Plan

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.

Merseyside Violence Reduction Public Consultation

Today Merseyside Violence Reduction Partnership are launching a new youth and community dialogue. This will help capture the creative ideas of young people and communities to help better understand what will help keep them feeling safe where they live.

National Crimebeat Awards 2020

The National Crimebeat Awards are open for entries, recognising excellent community safety initiatives.

Police Commissioner invites ‘imaginative’ bids to keep young people safe over autumn half term

Merseyside’s Police Commissioner is inviting community groups to submit ‘imaginative and ingenious’ bids for projects which will divert young people away from crime and anti-social behaviour during the autumn half-term, despite the challenges posed by Covid-19.

LCR Cares Fund kick-started to support Coronavirus “Community Heroes”

A new crowdfunding campaign has been launched to raise £1million to support community and voluntary organisations on the frontline of helping the city region’s communities cope with the impact of Coronavirus.

Metro Mayor unveils first package of measures to help Liverpool City Region deal with Coronavirus

Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram has today unveiled an initial package of measures from the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority aimed at easing the Coronavirus burden on local people.

COVID-19

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.

Revealing research puts spotlight on charitable giving in Merseyside

A revealing report has given an insight into the quality of life of those living in Merseyside, including community groups and their beneficiaries.

Latest round of Merseyside Women s funding distributed to grassroot causes

Grassroots groups working in Merseyside will get much-needed grants worth more than £70,000 to help support local women and girls facing a range of challenges.

Liverpool ONE Foundation: Mental Health in Young People report

A report acknowledging the impact and learning from young people's mental health community projects has been made available to view online.

Businesses pledge to help end homelessness in Liverpool City Region

Regional business leaders have launched an initiative challenging themselves to help end all forms of homelessness in Liverpool city region.

Liverpool ONE Foundation: Children and Young People’s Mental Health Event

An event has been held to acknowledge the impact and learning from young people’s mental health community projects and experiences funded by the Liverpool ONE Foundation.

Wirral art sale raises money for the Ann and Ray Messer Foundation

An art sale by the family of a late talented artist from Wirral has raised money for the Ann and Ray Messer Foundation.

£75,000 Merseyside Women’s Fund opens supporting women and girls

Merseyside groups supporting women and girls with issues such as domestic and sexual abuse, mental health, social isolation and long-term unemployment can apply for a share of over £75,000.

Inspirational Huyton wrestler awarded funding for training expenses

A 66-year-old champion wrestler from Knowsley has received £500 to help towards his training expenses.

The impact of our Merseyside Women's Fund

Take a look at our specially-commissioned video that highlights the impact of the Merseyside Women's Fund.

The Momentum Foundation

A North West property company has launched a dedicated charitable trust and endowment fund to benefit local community organisations.

Local housing causes to benefit as Nationwide opens grant application process

Nationwide Building Society is working with the Community Foundations for Lancashire and Merseyside to support local charitable organisations across Lancashire, Merseyside and Greater Manchester with grants of up to £50,000 for projects that tackle housing issues in their local communities.

Merseyside Women of the Year 2019 Finalists Revealed

Twenty-six unsung heroines from across the region have been named finalists in the Merseyside Women of the Year awards 2019 and a public vote has been opened to decide the overall Merseyside Woman of the Year.

A very High Sheriff's abseil caps off remarkable year's fundraising

Outgoing High Sheriff for Merseyside Peter Woods completed a successful year’s fundraising for The High Sheriff and Merseyside Police Charitable Fund by embarking on a charity abseil down Liverpool’s iconic Radio City Tower.

Liverpool ONE Foundation: Children and Young People’s Mental Health

Liverpool ONE Foundation worked with Radio City and a group of young people from Merseyside Youth Association and YPAS to create some pieces for radio to try and encourage people to talk more about mental health.

CASE STUDY: Project Park by Hype

HYPE's project Park was funded by #iwill and was match funded by One Ark Housing Association, in order to engage local young people aged 15-24 years throughout the summer holidays and continue to support them to make a positive impact within their communities.

Community Foundation for Merseyside sponsoring this year's Echo Environment Awards

The Community Foundation for Merseyside is sponsoring this year’s Corporate Social Responsibility Award at the Echo Environment Awards.

Community Foundation for Merseyside delighted to announce new charity partnership with Mayoral Club

This year, the Community Foundation for Merseyside is partnering with Liverpool’s Mayoral Club to raise vital funds for the Merseyside Women’s Fund.

Women and Girls Projects Share in £74,000 of Funding

Hundreds of women and girls from across Merseyside will benefit from £74,000 from the first round of funding of the Merseyside Women's Fund.

Community Foundtion for Merseyside proud category sponsor at the Echo Regional Business Awards 2019

The Community Foundation for Merseyside is sponsoring the Corporate Social Responsibility Award at the Echo and Business Post Regional Business Awards 2019.

Celebrating 20 years of giving

This year, the Community Foundation for Merseyside is celebrating 20 years of giving.

Community Foundations for Lancashire and Merseyside appoint business leaders to Board

The Community Foundations for Lancashire and Merseyside (CFLM) welcomes two new trustees to its Board, Dennis Mendoros and Carmel Hall.

Huge demand to support women's projects across Merseyside

Latest figures from the Merseyside Women’s Fund show the real need to support community projects working to benefit women and girls across our region.

Jamie Carragher switches on Union 22's Christmas lights to celebrate charity shopping evening

The luxury menswear retailer is dressing Union House in a lavish video wall for charity with big names including Liverpool Gin and high end fashion brands getting involved.

CFM sponsors Women of the Year Awards

Community Foundation for Merseyside announces category sponsorship for Merseyside Women of the Year awards 2019

Merseyside Women of the Year awards 2019 open for nominations

The Merseyside Women of the Year awards 2019 are open for nominations, following a launch party attended by Sponsors, supporters, and the 2018 Merseyside Woman of the Year, Sue Connerty.

MYA Talent Match Plus - Commissioning Opportunities

Merseyside Youth Association (MYA) are seeking providers to deliver a number of services.

Nationwide Boosts North West Housing causes by £500,000

Community housing projects and charities are being urged to put their case forward as Nationwide - the UK’s biggest building society - makes £500,000 available to help make a difference to communities across the North West.

Community Foundation announce funding for Merseyside Women's organisations

Applications are open for the first round of funding from the Merseyside Women’s Fund.

Revitalising Trusts to support local communities in Merseyside

The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has launched a new Civil Society Strategy which aims to build stronger communities by bringing together businesses, charities and the public sector.

PCC releases £45,000 to help young people make the right choices

Community groups which work to divert young people away from crime and anti-social behaviour are being given the chance to bid for grants for projects running during the autumn half-term, thanks to Merseyside’s Police Commissioner.

Jamie Carragher's 23 Foundation to fund food banks

https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/charity-web/charity/displayCharityCampaignPage.action?charityCampaignUrl=The23foundationJamie Carragher’s 23 Foundation is set to fund food banks in North Liverpool and South Sefton to support those in need over the summer holidays.

Grassroots organisations share £135,000 pot to build safer communities

Projects which tackle knife crime, provide intensive support for vulnerable young people and protect them from grooming are among 14 grassroots initiatives which have been awarded funding from the region’s Police Commissioner to build safer, stronger communities.

Merseyside charities to benefit from community safety programme

Charities and community groups are being encouraged to apply for funding to make Merseyside a safer place to live and work. The High Sheriff and Merseyside Police Charitable Fund is encouraging charities to apply for funding to promote community safety.

Community Foundation for Merseyside proud to sponsor the Echo Awards

Merseyside is full of heroes – ordinary men, women, boys and girls who do extraordinary things – and this is your chance to salute them.

The History of Community Foundations

Community Foundations have been in existence for over 100 years. Now a global, philanthropic movement operating in over 1,800 communities worldwide, they are the most identifiable form of structured community philanthropy.

Community Foundation Launches Merseyside Women's Fund

The Community Foundation for Merseyside (CFM) is delighted to announce the launch of the new Merseyside Women’s Fund after its national membership body UK Community Foundations (UKCF), secured a record £3.4 million award from the DCMS Tampon Scheme. This is the largest grant awarded to any organisation from this fund.

CISI annual dinner raises sum of over £8,580 for the Community Foundation for Merseyside

Sir Terry Leahy reinforces the the important work of the Community Foundation for Merseyside at the recent CISI awards dinner

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Garfield Weston Foundation: Weston Anniversary Fund

To celebrate the Foundation’s anniversary and the vital role of volunteers and community charities, the foundation is excited to launch an additional grants scheme that will be open to applications from 5th January to 30th June 2018 exclusively – the Weston Anniversary Fund.

UK Community Foundations successful in bid for Tampon Tax Fund

UK Community Foundations has been awarded £3.4million from the Tampon Tax Fund to support women and girls in local communities. This is the largest grant awarded to any organisation from this fund.

Community Foundation for Merseyside proud category sponsor at the Echo Regional Business Awards

The Community Foundation for Merseyside is proud to sponsor the Corporate Social Responsibility Award at the Echo Regional Business Awards 2018.

Community Foundation for Merseyside a category sponsor for the Echo Environment Awards 2018

The Community Foundation for Merseyside is proud to be working with the Echo Environment Awards 2018.

Thanks a billion!

Community Foundations hit the one-billion-pound mark

Grassroots organisations are funded by PCC to help cut crime and protect communities

Thirteen grassroots organisations have been awarded a share of £135,000 from a fund run by Merseyside Police Commissioner’s for projects which are working to build safer communities.

Philanthropy Comes of Age

Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) and UK Community Foundations have published a report on the rise of donor advised giving in the UK

Community Paint Day

Age UK, a recent beneficiary of the Knowsley Foundation Enterprise Grant Fund, transforms a local community centre.

Police Commissioner awards £45,000 to help keep communities safe this Bonfire Night

More than 11,300 young people will benefit from projects which will keep them away from dangerous activities this Halloween and Bonfire Night, thanks to funding raised by the police from the sale of stolen goods.

Volunteers needed to help improve local people's computer skills

New Liverpool City Region project Include-IT Mersey seeks volunteer digital champions to work in local communities.

Emotional Health and Wellbeing - Young Person's Drop In

Young person's drop in for emotional health and wellbeing: Star Centre opening times.

Open Awards Level 3 Award in Education and Training

Our friends at Wirral Connect are currently offering a Education and Training course which is heavily discounted for local charities!

Jamie Carragher's Foundation to help local causes

The organisations receiving a share of the donation are Bootle Salvation Army, The Venus Centre and The Bosco House Society.

Neonatal Virtual Visiting Pilot Underway at Alder Hey

New parents Michelle and Gary Asquith became the first family to benefit from “The Lydia Project”, kindly funded by The 23 Foundation, when it was piloted earlier this month.

Mark Carney and Business Leaders prioritise equality with the Community Foundations

Mark Carney, the Governor of the Bank of England, prioritised equality with business leaders from across the North West region at a Community Foundations for Lancashire and Merseyside hosted meeting today.

A message from our Chair

A message from our chair, Arthur Robers, to friends, partners and supporters of the Community Foundation.

Funding we have awarded: October to December 2016

Chairties, individuals, voluntary and community groups that have been awarded funding from the Community Foundation from October 2016 to December 2016.

Podcast: Exclusive interview with Cherie Blair

We caught up with her in to ask why she supports the Community Foundation for Merseyside.

Case Study HEADS UP

Thinking Film Ltd returns with a series of thought provoking short films from a diverse range of men across Merseyside who share their stories and experiences of mental health issues.

Big Potential Fund

Big Potential, a Big Lottery Fund grant fund, is delivering approximately £20m of grant funding over 3 years to charities and social enterprises with the aim of improving their sustainability, capacity and scale and enabling them to deliver greater social impact.

Commissioner awards £45,000 to help keep communities safe this Bonfire Night

More than 12,000 young people will be able to join projects which help to keep them away from dangerous activities this Halloween and Bonfire Night, thanks to funding raised by the police from the sale of stolen goods.

First UK bank in Crowdfunding partnership

For the first time, one of the UK’s leading banks is partnering with a crowdfunding platform in an innovative collaboration to support social enterprises and community projects across the UK.

Case Study Out of Touch

In 2015 the Liverpool ONE Foundation awarded Thinking Film Ltd funding for an exceptional project working with young Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender (LGBT) people, across Merseyside, who have experienced Homophobic, Biphobic or Transphobic (HBT) bullying.

Charity giving report unveils biggest issues to support

The North West’s leading philanthropy hub, the Community Foundation for Merseyside has today published a report unveiling 38% of communities across the City Region rate community spirit as strong. However, the report also unveils people living in City Region have one of the lowest life expectancy rates in England

Case Study Twin Vision

Twin Vision worked with bereaved children and young people from across Merseyside which gave then a unique opportunity to make animations which celebrated positive memories of each of their loved ones.

Case Study BMX BOX

Funded by the Liverpool ONE Foundation in March 2016, BMX BOX is social enterprise Peloton’s latest community project.

Lotus Brook Case Study

Lotus Brook Ltd offer educational workshops to people interested in growing food in small spaces. We were delighted to be invited to the Bale Beautification day earlier this month! The event was proudly funded through the Hill Dickinson Foundation.

The EU Referendum

The result of the EU referendum is yet to be fully understood, however the Community Foundations have already been assessing the effects on its work in communities to plan for the coming months and years in a new landscape.

Her Majesty the Queen honours Shop Direct supported group, Xplode Magazine

Xplode Magazine who work across the UK assisting 12 to 22 year olds with their employability skills, have been honoured with the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK.

Your Cause Your Way

Professional Footballers Association teams up with leading charity network to launch new giving initiative for players

Voluntary Sector Partnership welcomes new Chair

Voluntary Sector Partnership welcomes new chair, starts work on a devolution manifesto for Liverpool City Region.

Liverpool ONE Foundation Update

Community Foundation for Merseyside is delighted to announce the financial supporters of the Liverpool ONE Foundation have made a further five year commitment to continue their support of the Foundation and the communities throughout the Liverpool City Region, including Halton....

Halton Foundation - new business and charity partnership launched

‘Halton Foundation’, a new partnership between local businesses and the voluntary sector, was launched at Runcorn’s Heath Business Park today. (Wednesday 24 February)

Catalyst Performing Arts uses Police Property Act funding to raise awareness of the dangers of drinking in a creative and innovative way.

Catalyst delivers a variety of arts-based workshops to young people aged between 12 and 24 years from socially disadvantaged backgrounds who are often low achievers at school.