Community Foundation for Merseyside

Yesterday we joined the High Sheriff of Merseyside, Hazel Snell, on a visit to local organisations in Knowsley to see how they support young people and families. Our first stop was Vibe UK Org.

In Knowsley, more than half of all neighbourhoods are among the highest in England for unmet youth need. Vibe is helping to fill that gap, and a £1,244 High Sheriffs Trust award is helping young people from Northwood build trust with the police, learn their rights and gain the confidence to lead the conversation, through their own podcast, Vibin' wid Vibe.

Thank you to Helen, Chris and the Vibe team for the energetic welcome.

Read more here: https://cfmerseyside.org.uk/news/out-in-knowsley-with-the-high-sheriff-of-merseyside

Almost 1 million young people in the UK are not in education, employment or training.

Yesterday, 600+ people packed into Boxpark Liverpool to do something about it. 💙

Raise Up put young people, employers and leaders in one room for a day of honest conversation and practical ideas.

It was a pleasure to be there alongside Football For Change, headline sponsors of the day, to see what happens when a city rallies around its young people. ⚽

📰 Catch up on the latest from us in our September Newsletter!

Our newsletter is great way to get a monthly dose of community action and funding opportunities.

Read the newsletter here → https://mailchi.mp/cflm/newsletterseptember2026

One of only 8 specialist spinal injury rehabilitation centres in England is right here in the North West.

Recently, James Proctor and Kelly Roberts visited Aspire's Spinal Centre in Southport to meet Emily and Louise. 💙

Aspire were awarded £10,000 from Pilkington's Charities Fund to help patients with hand and arm paralysis from high-level spinal cord injuries independently access their devices. 🙌

👉 Read Louise's story to see how the right support can change everything after a spinal cord injury. https://cfmerseyside.org.uk/news/rebuilding-lives-after-spinal-cord-injury-louises-story

The Halton Foundation is open for applications from organisations working to support the people of Halton.

Apply for grants of up to £1,500 – open until the 1st October.

Read more and apply here: https://cfmerseyside.org.uk/grants/the-halton-foundation

BGC Charity Day, where celebrities become brokers for a day.

This year, Jamie joined the BGC team, swapping his usual commentary seat for the exchange floor, taking real client calls and executing genuine trades.

In memory of the 719 colleagues lost on 9/11, BGC hosts an annual charity day where every trade and 100% of global revenues are donated straight to charity❤️.

Read more here 👉 https://cfmerseyside.org.uk/news/jamie-carragher-joins-bgc-charity-day-2026

🏆 £3,700 raised for Football For Change!

The room really came together at the Employer’s Excellence Awards to support Football for Change’s mission of creating opportunities for young people in disadvantaged areas.

Thank you to the Employer’s Excellence Awards and everyone who contributed and showed their support.

Together, we can help remove barriers, unlock potential and create brighter futures.

🔗 Read more: https://cfmerseyside.org.uk/news/3700-raised-for-football-for-change-at-the-2026-employers-excellence-awards

Belief in a cause and seeing a genuine difference are the top reasons people give to charity, but how much of a role does trust play?

We break down what the latest Charity Commission research means for giving locally. 👇

📖 Read the full article: https://cfmerseyside.org.uk/news/international-day-of-charity-what-the-public-really-thinks-about-giving

It’s National Food Bank Day and the need has never been greater.

Last year Trussell reported, 300,000 food parcels, a 22% increase since 2019!

At CFLM, we've worked with donors to award over £955,000 to projects tackling food poverty across Lancashire and Merseyside, but amid rising costs there’s still so much more to do.

📖 Read the full article: https://cfmerseyside.org.uk/news/national-food-bank-day-supporting-communities-through-food-poverty-funding