A new report released by the VS6 Partnership, in collaboration with CHAMPS Public Health Collaborative and Youth Focus, highlights the urgent need for coordinated action to tackle child poverty across the Liverpool City Region.

The report, titled “Tackling Child Poverty in Liverpool City Region,” draws on insights from a cross-sector event held which sought to bring together voices from the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector to identify local and regional solutions to tackle child poverty.

Key findings reveal that families across the region are facing increasing financial strain, barriers to employment and childcare, and a lack of accessible, joined-up support. The report also highlights the damaging impact of stigma and the need for services to be co-designed with those who use them.

Chrysalis is a growing charity in St Helens with a passionate team of women who support adults who identify as female that are struggling with mental health problems and/or domestic abuse.

They are looking to employ a permanent female staff member to support the team in an administrative role by handling incoming phone calls, emails and texts, helping to manage the online systems and confidential information, and to act as a coordinator for the counselling service, arranging all appointments.

Salary: £23,660 per annum (plus pension)

Hours: 32.5 hours. Monday to Friday 8 am – 3 pm (Flexible working can be considered)

Closing Date: 4pm, Friday 29th August 2025

All the leading supermarkets, including Tesco, Morrisons, ADA, Waitrose, Sainsbury’s, Iceland, and Ocado will give free donations to your organisation when you and other members of your network order online from them via easyfundraising, at no extra cost.

To get this free funding for your organisation, register to join the free easyfundraising network now.

Catalyst Science Discovery Centre and Museum is undertaking an exciting new project funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. The Synergy Project aims to make heritage accessible to new and underrepresented audiences in an entertaining and meaningful way. 

As part of this project, they are extending an Invitation to Tender for a Marketing Consultant/Consultancy and an Evaluation Consultant/Consultancy.

The Programmes Office Team at Halton Borough Council have produced their latest monthly Funding Bulletin covering recent grants alerts.

In addition to their monthly bulletin, Programmes Office can help you search for external funding via grant searches and support with grant applications. Also offering free workshops to help you to develop a fundraising strategy, basic bid writing, managing your grant plus monitoring & evaluation of grants received.

The Autism Wellbeing Project are a non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting autistic adults in Halton and the surrounding areas. 

In this months edition they reflect on a busy and rewarding summer - from attending Halton Pride and Disability Awareness Day, to delivering autism - informed training at Manchester Royal Infirmary and across the Knowsley Primary Care Network.

The National Lottery Awards for All England – Environment programme is here to support groups wanting to make a green difference in their community.

This funding opportunity offers grants of £300 to £20,000 for projects that meet one or both of these aims:

• help people connect with and care for nature in their area
• make a positive difference to the environment.

Whether you're a community group, charity, school, or not-for-profit organisation, this programme is designed to help you make a real impact.

Deadline for application is: 17 December 2025.

The Halton Foundation Fund is open for applications. In response to the increasing challenges faced by residents across Halton, the grant available to community groups has been raised from £1,000 to £1,500.

The fund is open to voluntary and community groups operating in Halton, including those supporting:

• People with disabilities
• Foodbanks
• Mental health and wellbeing initiatives
• Debt advice services
• Domestic violence support
• Projects tackling social isolation
• Luncheon clubs and community drop-ins

Deadline for applications is 5pm on Monday 8th September.

Better Youth Spaces is £30.5m of capital grants funded by the UK Government and administered by Social Investment Business to help youth organisations to better support the young people they work with. 

This exciting new fund will support youthwork in key areas across England by providing grants for equipment, small refurbishments and other capital projects between £5k and £100k.

The fund is available to not-for-profit youth organisations in 42 priority areas which includes Halton and St Helens selected by the government based on the Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) at the upper tier local authority level. 

Young people in Halton aged 16 to 25 who are facing vulnerability, now have access to bursaries of up to £500 to support their journey into education, training, or employment. The initiative is part of The Halton Education Learning Fund, administered by the Community Foundation for Merseyside.

The bursaries aim to ease financial barriers for young people taking their next steps in learning or career development. Eligible individuals are encouraged to apply, and local organisations are being asked to help spread the word to ensure the fund reaches those who need it most.

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