Liverpool city region housing association Livv Housing Group awards more than £62,000 in grants to 12 voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise organisations. Tony McDonough reports

Housing association Livv Housing Group has supported 12 Liverpool city region organisations to the tune of £62,390 through its Livv in Your Community grant scheme.

It supported projects run by voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise organisations to improve mental wellbeing, reduce social isolation and help people feel more connected to their communities.

This funding will support a wide range of community-led activities across areas where Livv customers live, with projects running from October 2026 to March 2027.

This year’s funded organisations will deliver activities including creative arts sessions, support groups for people living with dementia, activities for parents and families, digital inclusion projects, physical activity programmes and community hubs.

Projects include Mums Connect, delivered 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, hot meals and access to local support services.

Funding has also been awarded to 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.

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Lisa Olsen, executive director of customer at Livv Housing Group, said: We’re delighted to support 12 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.”