Merseyside Housing Association Awards £62,390 to Community Projects
Grant scheme supports 12 organisations across Merseyside to enhance wellbeing and community connection.
By Megan Worthington
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Close-up of a grant certificate being held, representing community funding.
Merseyside Housing Association has awarded £62,390 to 12 voluntary organisations through its 'Livv in Your Community' Grant Scheme, supporting projects aimed at improving mental wellbeing and reducing social isolation.
The funding, provided by Livv Housing Group, will support a variety of community-led activities across areas where Livv customers reside. These projects are scheduled to run from October 2026 to March 2027.
This year's recipients will deliver diverse activities, including creative arts sessions, support groups for individuals living with dementia, programmes for parents and families, digital inclusion initiatives, physical activity sessions, and community hubs offering advice and social connection.
Notable projects include Mums Connect, run by Towerhill Community Hub CIC for parents and young children in Kirkby, and Evolving Mindset CIC’s Time to Connect Thursdays sessions, which combine wellbeing activities with hot meals and access to local support services.
Other funded organisations include Activate Body & Mind CIC, Alara Community Arts CIC, Caring Connections, Diverse Active CIC, Explore Partnership CIC, Friends of Bowring Park, Primal Mentality CIC, Torrington Drive Community Association, and Towerhill Youth FC. These groups will offer a range of activities for Livv customers and the wider local communities.
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"We’re very grateful for the funding, which will allow us to launch Mums Connect. The project will provide a safe and welcoming space for women to come together, share their experiences and connect with others. During the winter months, when isolation can be more challenging, it will give women the opportunity to get out of the house, bring their children along and feel part of a supportive community."
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"Time to Connect Thursdays will give local people the opportunity to meet new people, build connections and access support in a welcoming environment. Funding through Livv’s Community Grant Scheme will help us provide wellbeing activities, hot meals and refreshments while ensuring people can easily connect with the advice and services available in their local community."
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"We’re delighted to support twelve organisations that are making a real difference in our communities through this year’s Livv in Your Community Grant Scheme. These projects reflect the passion, creativity and dedication of local groups and volunteers, and we look forward to seeing the positive impact they’ll have for Livv customers and local communities over the coming months."
The funded projects are set to commence in October 2026 and conclude in March 2027, enabling local organisations to continue their vital work supporting Livv customers and the broader community.
