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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…

Southport Air Show Raffle

We have two pairs of tickets for Southport Air Show for you to win! So enter our raffle for a chance to get your hands the best view of the astonishing aerial displays on offer. Hurry, you have until 1pm on Wednesday 13th August to enter! Entry only £1 per…

Honouring Sefton’s Community Stars

The latest Citizens 4 Good event, held at Bootle Town Hall, brought together community members to celebrate some of Sefton’s unsung heroes. Organised by Sefton 4 Good and Sefton CVS in partnership with the Mayor of Sefton’s Office, the event shone a spotlight on individuals whose kindness, commitment, and quiet…

Volunteer Taster Day: Making a Difference at Rimrose Valley Country Park

Volunteer Centre Sefton and Sefton 4 Good recently hosted a rewarding Volunteer Taster Day at the beautiful Rimrose Valley Country Park in Bootle. We were delighted to welcome nine volunteers from Imperial Brands, two graduates, and another young man, who joined forces to help protect and enhance this vital local…

A Taste of Giving Back: Volunteers Join Forces with Friends of Rotten Row

During Volunteers’ Week (2nd -8th June) local residents and corporate volunteers alike got a hands-on introduction to giving back yesterday at a special ‘Volunteer Taster Session’ with the Friends of Rotten Row in Southport. The taster session, designed to offer a glimpse into the world of volunteering, attracted a fantastic…

Volunteer Celebration Event 2025

As part of Volunteers’ Week, Sefton CVS hosted their annual Volunteer Celebration Event in partnership with Volunteer Centre Sefton and the Mayor of Sefton. The event brought together over 150 volunteers from organisations in Sefton in celebration and recognition of their invaluable contributions and amazing work across the borough. The volunteers recognised at…

Community Spirit Shines at Rotten Row Volunteering Day

Sefton 4 Good, in collaboration with Volunteer Centre Sefton, organised a successful volunteering day with Friends of Rotten Row in Southport on Monday 31st March. The event saw a group of new and existing volunteers come together to help maintain one of the town’s most famous landmarks—a stunning herbaceous border…

Easter Raffle 2025

With 5 Easter hampers, a 12 piece dining set and family rave tickets to be won, there’s lots of chances to get your hands on some goodies this Easter. Entry only £1 per ticket. You will need to answer an easy question to enter. Enter Now! How does my donation…

Celebrating Community Heroes: Citizens 4 Good Honours Outstanding Individuals in Sefton

The latest Citizens 4 Good event, held at Bootle Town Hall, brought together community members to celebrate Sefton’s unsung heroes. This initiative recognises individuals whose acts of kindness and dedication have had a positive impact on their community. The event, hosted by Sefton 4 Good and Sefton CVS in conjunction…

Celebrating Student Volunteering Week: Young Volunteers Make a Difference in Waterloo Seafront Gardens

As part of Student Volunteering Week, three local schools joined forces with Friends of Waterloo Seafront Gardens to help maintain one of Waterloo’s historic green spaces. Students from Newfield School (Year 6), Merefields School (Southport), and Waterloo Primary School’s Eco Council (Years 2-6) came together to contribute their time and…

Sefton at 50

Throughout 2024, Sefton 4 Good and Volunteer Centre Sefton teamed up on our Sefton 50 for 50 campaign. The aim was to bring together local communities through community centric events across the borough, encouraging participation in volunteering opportunities and celebrating those residents in Sefton who give back to their local community.…

Pledge to Make a Difference: Giving Tuesday and Beyond

This Giving Tuesday, we’re inviting you to make a pledge that extends beyond one day—commit to supporting your local community throughout the year. Whether it’s through your time, skills, donations, or voice, every action counts. Here’s how you can fulfil your pledge: Give Time:Offer your time to a local group…

makeover for the inclusion Network thanks to british gas

It’s easy to overlook The Inclusion Network, tucked away in a housing estate in Bootle with its entrance nestled between two houses. However, the impact they have on the local community, particularly for children and young people, is impossible to ignore. The Inclusion Network provides positive activities and services for…

Sefton’s Strong community ties shine through at the Citizens 4 Good Awards in Southport.

17 individuals and 2 groups from across Sefton were celebrated for the difference they make in the community at Sefton 4 Good’s latest Citizens 4 Good awards. Taking place at Southport Town Hall, this is the third Citizens 4 Good event of the year and was attended by the Mayor…

Volunteer Taster Session with Friends of Waterloo Seafront Gardens

To celebrate the borough of Sefton turning 50, this year we have partnered with local charitable organisations to offer one day volunteering taster sessions. On Tuesday 8th October we joined Friends of Waterloo Seafront Gardens at Adelaide Garden with a fantastic team of volunteers. Friends of Waterloo Seafront Gardens (FOWSG)…

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