Inflation rise means food poverty will “only get worse” says Liverpool food bank
There will be more vulnerable people on Merseyside who will suffer from food poverty according to CEO of Micah Liverpool.
Catherine Kearney, CEO of Micah Liverpool, a social justice charity and food bank expressed her worries following the announcement.
She said:...
Birkdale Community Hub and Library shares plans for the future after receiving award from...
Birkdale Community Hub and Library have shared their plans for the future and commitment to the community after receiving an award from the King.
Mark Blundell, Lord-Lieutenant of Merseyside presented the charity hub with the Kings Award for Voluntary Service...
LGBT+ History Month: Liverpool fundraiser for Sahir, city’s oldest HIV & LGBTQ+ charity
To mark the 20th LGBT+ History Month and celebrate Sahir's 40 years of support in the community, Board Gaymes is hosting a special fundraiser at Lovelocks Coffee Shop on Friday 21 February.
Since 1985, Sahir has been a cornerstone of Liverpool’s LGBTQ+ community, providing...
Wirral council set to cut up to 200 jobs in new budget saving efforts
Proposed budget plans today by Wirral Council reveal that up to 200 jobs could be cut in an effort to balance the books. These new measures will be considered by councillors at a meeting taking place on February 19th.
An...
Merseyside sexual violence charity launches urgent appeal amid funding cuts
A Merseyside charity that helps survivors of rape and sexual abuse has launched an urgent appeal amid a £100,000 funding shortfall that is forcing it to cut services.
RASA (Rape and Sexual Abuse Support) Merseyside provides victims and survivors...
New Kirkby homes on contaminated land pose no health risks, housing developers say
Developers have assured Kirkby residents that there will be no risk to their safety from plans to build new homes on contaminated land, amid community division over the development.
Knowsley Council last week approved plans by Barratt and David Wilson...
Alder Hey’s Get Fit In Feb charity challenge
Alder Hey children's hospital has been taking care of Liverpool for over a century and is a pillar of life within Merseyside.
But the hospital relies on fundraisers and challenges throughout the year to continue giving the best care possible...
Sober community share top tips on how to stay dry this January
As people cut back on the ale for dry January or even decide to turn over a new leaf, multi-award winning organisation Bee Sober have shared their top tips on staying alcohol-free.
The community was founded to provide a safe...
Local hero rewarded in Honours List for 20 years of charity work
A local charity founder has been awarded the British Empire Medal in the New Year's Honours list.
Jayne Hughes, founder of charity Amy & Friends, has supported over 7,000 people affected by DNA repair disorders over the course of 19...
Merseyside charity launches UK’s first modern slavery risk checker
Modern slavery charity Causeway have launched a cutting-edge self-assessment risk checker.
The ‘Exploitation Risk Checker’ allows individuals to answer a series of questions to see if they may be experiencing, or at risk of, criminal or sexual exploitation. A UK...
