A neglected quarry in Maghull, sensory sessions in Bootle and a dementia choir in Southport are among the local ideas already helped by Sefton Crowd. The next opening for residents who want to turn a neighbourhood idea into a funded project is a free online Project Creator Workshop run by Spacehive on Thursday 9 July 2026.
The session is for local residents, community groups and charitable organisations. It runs from 1pm to 2pm, takes place online, and is free to attend. Sefton Council says the workshop is aimed at people who want to understand how the Sefton Crowd crowdfunding programme works before applying.
Free online session runs from 1pm to 2pm
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | Project Creator Workshop |
| Date | Thursday 9 July 2026 |
| Time | 1pm to 2pm, UK time |
| Venue | Online |
| Cost | Free |
| Who it is for | Local residents, community groups and charitable organisations |
| Booking | Sign up at www.eventbrite.co.uk/sefton-crowd-project |
Because the workshop is online, the source notice does not list a physical venue, transport advice or accessibility arrangements. The booking route given by the council is the Eventbrite address above.
What applicants will learn before pitching
Sefton Crowd is a crowdfunding programme delivered by Sefton Council in partnership with Spacehive. It offers groups a maximum of £5,000 from the Council’s Community Transition Fund for community-led ideas that improve neighbourhoods, support wellbeing and bring people together.
The workshop is designed to explain how the funding programme works before residents build a campaign. Spacehive will cover how to apply, key crowdfunding targets and timelines, and advice on building and promoting a successful campaign.
A core eligibility point is civic pride. Proposed projects must show how they would encourage residents to improve their local area or strengthen community resilience. They must also align with Sefton Council priorities such as supporting vulnerable residents, improving community safety and protecting the environment.
Funded projects show the range across Sefton
Recent Sefton Crowd examples give applicants a sense of the programme’s scope. Rowlands Dell in Maghull turned a once-neglected quarry into an eco-haven focused on biodiversity and wellbeing, including help 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. Southport’s Dementia Choir uses music to support people living with dementia and their families, while the Lucilla Theatre Sustainability Project in Crosby has upgraded stage lighting to more energy-efficient systems.
For readers following other local-cause funding routes, Sefton is also preparing its new Community Lottery with ticket sales supporting local causes.
A Bootle music project is still looking for backing
The council notice also points to a live project seeking public support. Scrapyard Studios in Bootle is working to secure free open access music opportunities for young people, including a guitar group, songwriting club and new build a band sessions.
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. She encouraged anyone with an idea to attend the next workshop and apply for funding.
To join the workshop and take the first step towards bringing a project to life, sign up at: www.eventbrite.co.uk/sefton-crowd-project.
Source: Sefton Council
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- 2026-06-30 11:22
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