The event brought together hundreds of representatives from across the UK’s emergency response network, including Category 1 and 2 responders, the Voluntary, Community and Faith Sector, the military, and national departments, to strengthen collaboration, share learning and build awareness of the roles and responsibilities that underpin effective incident response and recovery.

The conversation covered the coordinated response following the Liverpool FC parade incident, examining how information was shared, how survivors were supported in real time, and the lessons that can inform future national and local responses.

As part of the session, Rae spoke about the vital role Community Foundations play in times of crisis, drawing on the close partnership between CFLM and the National Emergencies Trust.
She highlighted how local Community Foundations act as trusted convenors, embedded within their communities and able to quickly mobilise support, distribute funds and ensure that resources reach those most affected.

The Show and Tell event provided an invaluable opportunity for resilience partners to learn from one another, see capabilities in action, and promote a whole-of-society approach to preparedness and recovery.
For CFLM, the event reinforced the value of partnership and the importance of ensuring that grassroots action remain central to how the UK responds to and recovers from crises.