Neurodiversity Celebration Week kicks off in Liverpool with events for every kind of mind
Liverpool is embracing every kind of mind this March as it celebrates Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025, running from March 17th to 23rd.
With events spanning the city from peaceful yoga sessions to art festivals and expert talks, the week aims to...
From struggle to strength: meet the woman running the Merseyside mental health charity that...
Once a woman looking for support with her own mental health, Siân Thomas now runs the charity that helped rebuild her life, leading the way in providing help to women across Merseyside.
Two decades ago, Siân, now 47, entered the...
Public health charity praises ‘fantastic’ St. John’s Beacon display for no-smoking day
Liverpool’s St. John’s Beacon will tonight be illuminated with messages encouraging smokers to quit, in a move praised by public health charity Action on Smoking and Health.
Deputy Chief Executive of Action on Smoking and Health, Caroline Cerny said: “It’s...
Merseyside community champions honoured at awards ceremony
Charities, individuals and organisations that have made a positive difference to people across Merseyside will be recognised at an awards ceremony on Friday.
The Liverpool Community Impact Awards 2025, hosted by the Be Free Campaign, will be held at the...
Three peaks, two wheels, one man: an odyssey to raise funds for cancer research
A retired university lecturer and touring cycle enthusiast has announced his aim to cycle for more than 2,000 miles across three of the UK's highest mountains to raise money in memory of his brother.
Wayne O'Brien, a former University of...
Campaigners attack delays to park protection plan
Campaigners claim that public confidence has been eroded by Liverpool council's delayed progress on a plan to prevent building in parks.
Liverpool City Council promised to put over 100 parks in trusts in 2021 to prevent construction on them. However,...
“Without raising £750,000 we risk immediate closure”: Urgent appeal for Liverpool’s only city centre...
Inflation has left the Bronte community centre, located in the heart of Liverpool, struggling.
In 2024, The Bronte received a £3.4 million Youth Investment Fund grant to renovate the centre. However, due to rising costs, there is now a shortfall...
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...
