Community Foundation for Merseyside

Over £100k distributed in Merseyside to improve community cohesion 🤝

The Merseyside Police Community Cashback Fund supports crime prevention initiatives and community cohesion using recovered assets through the Proceeds of Crime Act.

Since 2022 we have worked with them to distribute £420,000 to groups working across Merseyside.

In the most recent round, 21 groups received funding to support over 4,800 people.

Reflecting on our 2025/26 funding – and the partnerships that made it possible 💬

Over the past year, we’ve distributed £3.5M+ across 700+ grants, supporting projects that have reached more than 150,000 people across our communities.

By launching new partnerships like MHA Accountants'1892 Foundation and SWEF Enterprise Fund, alongside seasonal support with the LaplandUK Foundation, we’ve continued to expand funding opportunities and strengthen the voluntary and community sector.

We’ve also seen the transformational impact of major funds such as the Pilkington Charities Fund, and the importance of rapid, coordinated responses in times of need through initiatives like the Liverpool Spirit Appeal.

Thank you to our donors, partners and community organisations who make this work possible 💙

🔗 Read more about our funding and partnerships: https://cfmerseyside.org.uk/news/reflecting-on-2025-26-our-funding-distributed-in-merseyside