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InvestSefton are setting up a networking group for social trading organisations in partnership with: Kindred, SAFE and Merseyside Expanding Horizons – three organisations who are dedicated and passionate about supporting socially trading organisations and businesses.

The group will be called the‘The Social Economy Club’ it is an open, informal meetup for locals, socially trading organisations, creatives and curious minds who want to engage with and grow the social economy which will meet 4 times per year in different parts of Sefton.

The first event will take place at 10am on Tuesday 24^th March at The Lock and Quay Community Pub and Gardens, Irlam Road, Bootle L20 4AH

Book tickets here

Congratulations to two Sefton businesses who were winners at the prestigious LCR Tourism Awards.

The Bold Hotel in Southport was named Small Serviced Accommodation of the Year, while Sunnyside Guest House also in Southport secured Independent Tourism Business of the Year.

Congratulations to both businesses from all of us at InvestSefton.

Read more about the awards and all the winners here.

2026 is going to be a big year for Southport with several large-scale events taking place in the town centre as well as the return of The 154th Open to Royal Birkdale in July .

To help Sefton businesses make the most of these opportunities throughout 2026, InvestSefton in partnership with Sefton Council’s Tourism team will be running workshops to help businesses think creatively, promote more widely and deliver next level customer service plus offering a drop in for general advice, support and talk about upcoming events.

Visit our events page for more info on the workshops and to book a place and visit Southport 2026.com to see full calendar for 2026.

Music for All offers financial grants and instrument awards to individuals, schools and community groups. They open a number of awards rounds each year,  addressing different areas of need within each round. Click here for an overview of 2026 award rounds dates.

Awards Overview | Music For All

The Veterans’ Foundation provides grants to eligible organisations that provide assistance to serving and former members of the armed forces community, operational qualified seafarers and their immediate families. 

The trustees will consider a range of factors including the projects or items being funded, the number of beneficiaries, the importance of the grant to the applicant organisation, the efficiency of the organisation and the needs of the beneficiaries.   Please ensure that you read the grant guidance relevant to the funding programme you select before applying for a grant from the Veterans’ Foundation. The guidance and application form differs for each of the funding programmes. 

There are different levels from grants. Different criteria apply to each. More information can be found here

The Grand Pride Of Sefton Awards coming up on Friday 24th April 2026 at The Grand in Southport. 

It’s a stunning night out, honouring community heroes from across Sefton. 

There are 13 categories, 11 of them sponsored by organisations including Sefton Council, Fletchers Group, Halliwell Jones, Southport College, EFT Group and others. 

There are two categories still available this year: 

Sefton Child of Courage Award

Sefton Sportsperson Of The Year Award. 

If you know of any businesses out there which may be interested in sponsoring either award please let us know! 

The Social Economy Club is an open, informal meetup for locals, socially trading organisations, creatives and curious minds.

Gatherings take place four times a year in each borough across the Liverpool City Region.

The next Social Economy Club meeting will take place in Sefton, at the Lock & Quay Pub in Bootle and brunch will be provided.

Book tickets here

The Worshipful Company of Information Technologists Charity funds registered charities and organisations with a formal not-for-profit constitution such as a community interest company. It does not fund individuals or private companies.

Funding must relate to one of their priority areas:

Education

Inclusion

Tech for charities

Public Understanding of Technology

Examples of things that could be funded include:

Innovative New services

apps

AI

analytics

robotics

For more information click here https://wcitcharity.org.uk/apply-for-a-grant/

easyfundraising Impact Fund offers 20 grants of £500 to UK not-for-profit organisations to help you continue or enhance your work. The grant is unrestricted and can be used where it’s needed most. To apply, simply click below and complete the form by midnight on Sunday 5th April.

The funding can be used where it’s needed most, including equipment, resources, volunteer costs, event expenses, small projects, or essential running costs. The fund is open to organisations including charities, not-for-profits, schools and education settings, sports clubs, CICs and social enterprises, youth groups, and faith organisations

Apply for an unrestricted £500 grant | Impact Fund | easyfundraising

Following the success of last year’s Reverse Pitch Day, described as an unexpected masterclass in investment, we’re delighted to invite you to this year’s event on 5 March 2026, at The Spine, Liverpool L7 3FA (12:30–5:00 pm).

The event is open to any type of business led by Black and Ethnically Minoritised founders, including limited companies, sole traders, partnerships, social enterprises, CICs, and charities with trading income.

You do not need to be seeking investment to attend. The day is designed to help you:

·       understand different types of investment available
·       hear directly from investors about what they offer and who they support
·       learn how investors think and make decisions
·       build confidence and relationships

Investors pitch to you, not the other way around, and the day will be hosted by Cecil Adjalo, Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of the award-winning Foundervine.

The day will conclude with a drinks reception, giving you a chance to talk to investors one-on-one.

Places are limited — please book early using the link below:

https://lnkd.in/e4YdjHeX

The event is developed in partnership with @BlastnetworkLCR and LCR Race Equality Hub