Category: Latest News
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Volunteer as an Open Host at The 154th Open – Royal Birkdale 2026
Be part of something special this summer. The 154th Open is coming to Royal Birkdale (12–19 July 2026), and they are looking for friendly, enthusiastic volunteers to join the Open Host Team. As an Open Host, volunteers will help welcome thousands of visitors to Southport by providing directions, sharing local knowledge, and creating a positive,…
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A Million Acts of Hope Week of Action 13-20 May
Hundreds of charities, communities and faith groups have come together to launch A Million Acts of Hope – a campaign to bring hope out into the open. A Million Acts of Hope is a national invitation to celebrate the everyday acts of kindness, care and connection happening across the UK. At a time when…
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Nominations and expressions of interest are now closed for our 2026 Volunteer Celebration Event
We may still be able to accommodate your group so do email helen.duerden@seftoncvs.org.uk to find out more. As part of Volunteers’ Week 2026 from the 1st to the 7th of June, we will be recognising and celebrating our incredible volunteers across Sefton with our Annual Volunteer Celebration Event. The Worshipful Mayor of Sefton will give…
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Join the Great British Spring Clean in Sefton
Each year, communities across the country come together for the Great British Spring Clean, a nationwide campaign that encourages people to roll up their sleeves and help tackle litter in the places they live, work and visit. From neighbourhood streets to countryside paths, the campaign highlights the difference local people can make when they take…
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Volunteering Doesn’t Happen by Accident
Volunteers are at the heart of thriving, resilient communities — but volunteering doesn’t happen by accident. That’s why we’re using Volunteering Doesn’t Happen by Accident, the new best practice guide from @NAVCA, to bring partners together and strengthen the local volunteering system in Sefton. By working collaboratively — promoting volunteering, reducing barriers, and improving policy…
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Sefton Celebrates Three Winners of the King’s Award for Voluntary Service
Sefton is celebrating after Ainsdale in Bloom, Bootle Action Group CIC, and Sea Cadets Sefton were all honoured with the King’s Award for Voluntary Service in November 2025 — the highest national recognition given to volunteer groups in the UK. The King’s Award for Voluntary Service is often described as the “MBE for volunteer groups.”…
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Join the Beach Clean at Hightown, Sefton!
Winter beach clean dates Sefton has some beautiful coastal spaces, but they need our help to stay clean and safe for everyone. You can make a real difference by joining the Hightown beach clean in Sefton and helping to protect wildlife, prevent pollution, and preserve our local environment. When: Tuesdays, 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM…
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Southport’s National Bloom Triumph Highlights Power of Volunteering Across Sefton
Sefton is celebrating a spectacular year in the Britain in Bloom competition, with Southport In Bloom taking home a national award. Across the borough, communities, parks, and neighbourhoods have flourished thanks to the tireless efforts of local volunteers who dedicate countless hours to making Sefton greener, cleaner, and more welcoming. At the heart of this…
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Trustees Week 2025
Celebrating Trustees’ Week: The People Who Keep Charities Thriving Trustees’ Week is a time to recognise and celebrate the incredible contribution that trustees make to charities across the UK. Being a trustee is both an important and rewarding role. Without the hard work, dedication, and commitment of trustees, many charities — which make a real…
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Celebrating Sefton’s Unsung Heroes
Honouring the Everyday Stars Making a Difference in Our Communities The latest Citizens 4 Good event, held at Southport Market, brought together community members to celebrate some of Sefton’s most inspiring unsung heroes. Organised by Sefton 4 Good and Sefton CVS, in partnership with the Mayor of Sefton’s Office, the evening shone a spotlight on…
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