IF you have an idea to improve Sefton, now’s the time to bring it to life. 

Sefton Council, in partnership with community crowdfunding platform Spacehive, is launching the next funding round of Sefton Crowd, an exciting initiative that empowers residents to create and deliver innovative community projects. 

Through Sefton Crowd, individuals and organisations can apply for up to £5,000 from Sefton Council’s Community Transition Fund. The funding supports projects that strengthen community connections, improve neighbourhoods, boost skills and confidence, and inspire positive change. 

To kick off the next funding round, an online, project creator workshop will be held on:- Wednesday, 10 September from 12noon to 1pm. 

This session is designed to help local people turn their ideas into reality. Attendees will hear about the Sefton Crowd funding, get expert advice on project creation and will take part in interactive sessions to help shape their vision.


2 fantastic local projects

The Spring 2025 round saw 2 fantastic local projects secure funding.  

Rowlands Dell is a project that’s transforming a neglected historic quarry near Maghull’s NHS centre into a vibrant eco-haven. It’s a beautiful blend of biodiversity restoration and community wellness. 

Another inspiring initiative currently live on the platform is the Lucilla Theatre, a registered charity working to replace outdated stage lighting with eco-friendly LED lamps. This upgrade will cut costs, save energy, and help secure the future of local theatre.  

The project is progressing well but still needs support from people in the community to reach its final goal. 

Cllr Liz Dowd, Cabinet Member for Communities and Partnership Engagement, said:- “It’s fantastic to see the first projects of this round progressing. These early successes prove that when people come forward with their ideas, our communities rally behind them. This could be you too, so if you’ve got an idea, now is the time to get involved. Whether you’re dreaming of a green space, a creative hub, or a community-led initiative, Sefton Crowd is your chance to make it happen. Join the workshop, share your idea, and be part of the change. Even if you attended a previous workshop, still come along to bring your ideas to life. Everybody is welcome, no matter where you are in your project journey.”  

People can register for the online project creator workshop here. 

And you can pledge your support to the Lucilla Theatre project by visiting this website.