Name: Project Creator Workshop
Start: 2026-07-09T13:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-07-09T14:00:00+01:00
Location: Online

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Free online workshop on 9 July
Who the Sefton Crowd funding is for
Local projects already backed in Sefton
How to take part

A new community idea in Sefton can start with a one-hour online workshop rather than a long search for funding forms.

The Project Creator Workshop is being held online on Thursday 9 July, from 1pm to 2pm. It is free to attend and is aimed at local residents, community groups and charitable organisations that want to explore funding through Sefton Crowd.

The session is hosted by Spacehive, which delivers Sefton Crowd with Sefton Council. Anyone planning to attend should sign up through Eventbrite at www.eventbrite.co.uk/sefton-crowd-project.

Free online workshop on 9 July

The workshop is designed for people who have a community-led idea but need clearer guidance on how to turn it into a funded project.

Sefton Crowd offers groups up to £5,000 from the Council’s Community Transition Fund. The programme backs projects that improve neighbourhoods, support wellbeing and bring people together across the borough.

At the online session, Spacehive will explain how the funding programme works, including how to apply, what crowdfunding targets are involved and the timelines project creators need to understand before launching a campaign.

The source notice says attendees will also get advice on building and promoting a successful crowdfunding campaign. Previous and current Sefton projects will be used as examples, giving new applicants a clearer view of what has already worked locally.

Who the Sefton Crowd funding is for

The programme is open to ideas led by local residents, community groups and charitable organisations. A key requirement is that projects must promote civic pride by encouraging residents to improve their local area or strengthen community resilience.

Projects also need to align with Sefton Council priorities. The examples given include supporting vulnerable residents, improving community safety and protecting the environment.

That makes the workshop relevant for people with early-stage ideas as well as groups already running activities that could grow with extra backing. The council’s notice frames the funding as a way to help practical, place-based projects move from proposal to delivery.

Local readers following community fundraising may also recognise a similar civic funding theme in Sefton’s wider support for local good causes.

Local projects already backed in Sefton

Sefton Crowd has already supported several community initiatives across the borough.

In Maghull, Rowlands Dell turned a neglected quarry into an eco-haven focused on biodiversity and wellbeing, including benefits for people with accessibility needs. The project later gained national recognition through the RHS and BBC One Show “Growing Together” competition.

In Bootle, Mason’s World has been developing inclusive sensory sessions for children with disabilities and additional needs, with accessible facilities and resources for families.

In Southport, a Dementia Choir project uses music to support people living with dementia and their families. In Crosby, the Lucilla Theatre Sustainability Project has focused on upgrading stage lighting to energy-efficient systems to reduce costs and support the theatre’s long-term sustainability.

A current live project, Scrapyard Studios in Bootle, is seeking support for free open-access music opportunities for young people, including a guitar group, songwriting club and new “build a band” sessions.

How to take part

The Project Creator Workshop takes place online on Thursday 9 July, from 1pm to 2pm. It is free, with booking through www.eventbrite.co.uk/sefton-crowd-project.

Cllr Liz Dowd, Cabinet Member for Communities and Partnership Engagement, said local residents are well placed to spot opportunities for positive change in their own communities.

“I would encourage anyone with an idea, that will improve our borough, no matter how small, ambitious or different to attend the next workshop and apply for funding,” she said. “Whether you’re starting something new or building on an existing project, this funding can help bring your plans to life.”

Source: Sefton Council