The Million Hours Fund

This funding is for organisations to give extra support to young people in areas with higher rates of anti-social behaviour. We’ll fund extra hours of youth work to give these young people more places to go and positive things to do.

This is the third phase of the Million Hours Fund. It is funded by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and The National Lottery Community Fund.

Leaving Care Mentoring Coordinator / Intensive Outreach Worker (Youth).

At Pure Insight, we’re proud to support young people leaving care as they take their first steps into adulthood. Many of the young people we work with face serious challenges—homelessness, isolation, mental health issues, or becoming a young parent. This role is about walking alongside them, providing real, hands-on support, and helping them find their place in the world.

We’re looking for a dynamic and compassionate individual to join our team as a Leaving Care Mentoring Coordinator / Intensive Outreach Worker (Youth).

Programme Support Officer

The Change and Integration Programme is based in Wirral. it is a regional team that works across 9 Cheshire & Merseyside Local Authorities and the Health system on a programme to ensure leaders collaborate to deliver improved services. This role is the lynchpin of the team supporting and coordinating the programme activities across several workstreams and core functions. It is a mix of administration and project work with opportunities to take on small projects. There is an expectation to attend an office base at least once a week.

Partnership Officer (Cheshire & Merseyside)

Join us as a Partnership Officer for Cheshire and Merseyside

We are hiring a Partnership Officer (Cheshire & Merseyside) to help strengthen the voice of the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector across the region.

This exciting new role is a chance to join our team at VSNW and help in coordinating programmes, supporting partnerships and engaging with sector leaders.

The 0.8 FTE role is fixed term to March 2026, with hybrid working and a pro-rata salary of £26,692.80 (based on full-time NJC Point 23: £33,366).

Guidance if you are applying to the 25/26 Cost of living Community Response Fund

Yes, it is that time again; numerous grant funds are opening up! What follows is our guidance on how to go about responding to this specific fund – what to include and the pitfalls to avoid.  

Many of you reading this may well be experienced in writing funding bids – but even the most experienced can overlook something. We are not setting out to patronise anyone. Instead, we are coming from a position of offering advice and support.  

Opportunities at Ghyll Head Activity Centre

We all know that a weekend away at an outdoor activities centre can be a truly transformative experience for children and young people, building confidence, strengthening relationships, and creating memories that last a lifetime. Many return home reflecting on the valuable lessons learned, the bonds they built, and the sheer fun they had along the way.

Due to a few recent cancellations, there are now some newly available dates this summer and throughout the year.

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