Community organisations across the Liverpool City Region are being invited to apply for a share of £165,000 to deliver projects that reduce waste and support a more sustainable future.

Funding of up to £30,000 is available for projects working across at least four local authority areas in the City Region. Smaller grants, ranging from £1,000 to £8,000, are available for projects focused within a single local authority area.

 Closing Date:  12.00pm Tuesday 10th March 2026.

Cheshire & Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust are excited to share the first issue of The Recovery EDit, a bulletin created by the EmpowerED Lead Provider Collaborative Experts by Experience Forum.  

This bulletin reflects the voices of those with lived experience, working alongside service providers, commissioners and third‑sector partners to improve eating disorder services across the North West. 

Want to be part of a welcoming space where people connect, learn, and thrive? Fuel’s community café and programmes rely on amazing volunteers — and they’d love you to join the team.

Current roles:
• Front of House / Barista
• Mental Health First Aider (MHFA)
• Kitchen Assistant

Perks for volunteers:
• Training, including Mental Health First Aid
• Café & event discounts
• A supportive, vibrant community

If you love community and connection, Fuel would love to hear from you

Thousands of people across Cheshire and Merseyside are avoiding unnecessary hospital admissions, thanks to the region’s urgent community response (UCR) services.

The service, which is designed to support older adults and those with complex needs, has seen referrals increase by 60% since 2022.

The teams respond to urgent referrals within two hours, providing a clinical assessment and treatment plan - all in the person’s own home.

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust would like to hear about your experiences of infant feeding care and services in both hospital and community settings. Your feedback will help to improve support for families.

They welcome feedback from mothers, fathers, partners, expectant parents, family members and anyone involved in feeding and caring for a baby.

 If you live in (or have previously lived in) Warrington or Halton, they would love to hear from you.

Are you the parent or guardian of a child aged between 8 and 15 years? Then Edge Hill University need to hear from you!

What helps your child feel happy, supported, and stay well in your community? Share what works for your child so they can improve support for everyone.

If you and your child live in Wigan, St Helens, or Knowesly, just access the link before the 31st May 2026 to take the quick anonymous survey

Parr Sports & Community Centre continues to be a welcoming hub for learning, connection and activity in Parr, St Helens, with a packed programme of affordable events this spring for families and the wider community to enjoy.

With a strong focus on affordability, inclusivity and community spirit, Parr Sports & Community Centre continues to offer events that bring local people together throughout the year.

Welcome to the Make Every Contact Count (MECC) Half Day training happening at DCBL Stadium on March 4, 2026 at 9:30 AM (Europe/London). Delivered by Halton Health Improvement.

A MECC interaction can take a matter of minutes and is not intended to add to existing busy workloads, rather, it is structured to fit into and complement existing engagement approaches. 

ADDvanced Solutions Community Network are commissioned by NHS Cheshire and Merseyside in Halton to support families and professionals to better understand neurodiversity in children and young people.

They have fully funded, CPD accredited professionals training coming up next month.

Professionals attending this CPD accredited training will develop knowledge, skills and confidence to better support neurodivergent children, young people and their families:

St Helens The Best Me CIC are holding a “Ketamine Awareness Day” on Saturday, 21 February 2026.

The event is designed to highlight the impact of ketamine misuse, particularly among young people, and to provide information and support for families.  

The session will focus on prevention, addressing peer pressure and helping parents better understand the signs and consequences of drug use.

The event is open to all members of the community. 

The Cranfield Trust are offering a free Webinar about how you can perform an effective Governance Review.

This one hour sessions will demonstrate how a well-designed governance review can be a powerful catalyst for stronger board leadership, better decision making and increased impact, but too often reviews fail to lead to meaningful change.

When: Wednesday 25th February, 12-1pm

Award-winning VML Drama bring you a script-in-hand production of a scary tale, as part of Norton Priory's 'Phantoms at the Priory' season.

Be prepared for jump scares courtesy of special sound effects and the incredible talents of VML Drama's company, as they bring this to life in the presence of an audience.

When: 6th and 7th March

Where: Norton Priory Museum & Gardens,  Runcorn 

Registered Office: St Maries, Lugsdale Road, Widnes, WA8 6DB