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.

GSK IMPACT Awards

For charities with income between £150,000 and £3 million

The GSK IMPACT Awards provide funding, training and development for charities doing excellent work to improve people’s health and wellbeing.  Now in their 29th year, they are open to registered charities that are at least three years’ old, working in a health-related field in the UK.

Provide Community Grants

Unrestricted grants are available for charitable organisations who are working to improve health and wellbeing in local communities in Essex, Suffolk, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Dorset, Lincolnshire, Cheshire, North Yorkshire, or South Yorkshire.

Background

The Provide Community Grants scheme is delivered by Ormiston Families, a registered charity, on behalf of Provide Community, an employee owned community interest company which offers high-quality care and support across East Anglia, Dorset and northern England.

Objectives of Fund

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