THREE Wirral community organisations have been named as recipients of this year’s Liverpool ONE Foundation grants.

The funding is for projects supporting young people’s mental health across Liverpool City Region, from nature-based mental health sessions and children’s activity hubs to peer mentoring projects and counselling services.

Following last year’s huge achievement when the £3 million grant milestone was reached since its inception 15 years ago; this year, more than 4,500 young people across the Liverpool City Region are set to benefit thanks to the grants awarded to 10 organisations receiving £268,209 worth of funding.

Among them are Wallasey-based Next Chapter NW CIC, Open Door Charity in Birkenhead, and UK Unplugged in Bebington.

Donna Howitt, place strategy director for Liverpool ONE, said: “Liverpool ONE’s commitment to supporting our region’s young people is at the heart of these Liverpool ONE Foundation grants which we’re pleased to see go to organisations right across the Liverpool City Region.

“This year, not only are we supporting the many organisations who work to support children’s mental health across the region, we are also awarding continuation funding to recipients of our 2022 Greener Futures Fund to enable them to have a positive impact on children’s wellbeing through nature led activities.”

Rae Brooke, chief executive of the Community Foundation for Merseyside, said: “Organisations like Next Chapter NW CIC do such crucial work in the Liverpool City Region, helping to keep our young people happy, healthy and thriving.

“This year’s Liverpool ONE Foundation grants to youth organisations across the Liverpool City Region are a continuation of our investment in our city’s young people and their futures. We can’t wait to see the positive impact they have.”