LFC Foundation has launched Beyond the Goalposts to tackle inequality for Black and marginalised women and girls in sport. We spoke to EDI Manager Dionne about using the "power of the badge" to drive lasting change and boost confidence. Read all about it: merseysidesport.com/lfc-foundati...

Do you, or anyone in your club or community, use the Trans Pennine Trail? The Trans Pennine Trail team is running their 2026 user survey and they want to hear from as many real users as possible! Share your thoughts and help shape future improvements: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/GCjTA2LyxE

Keep kids active this summer with junior parkrun! 🏃‍♂️ These free 2K Sunday events for ages 4-14 boost wellbeing: 😊 76% of kids feel happier 🏆 84% feel a sense of achievement 🔁 96% of families plan to keep coming back Read more and find your local event: 👇 blog.parkrun.com/uk/2026/07/1...

Have you secured your spot for Bike Aintree on Sunday, 6th September? Tackle a scenic route to raise vital funds for the Aintree Major Trauma Centre. The ride is inclusive, non-competitive, and has no minimum sponsorship requirement: register.enthuse.com/ps/event/Bik...

We are incredibly proud that @ljmuofficial.bsky.social has pledged support for gender equity in physical activity across LCR. Watch our video and read the full story to hear why securing local buy-in is vital for dismantling barriers for women and girls: merseysidesport.com/ljmu-pledges...

Liverpool FA is hosting the She Inspires Empowerment Festival at LCFA Sefton on Sunday, 9th August! Open to all women aged 16+, expect inclusive football, wellbeing workshops, a live DJ, and even wellbeing dogs! 🐶 Register by 5:00 pm this Friday, 31st July: merseysidesport.com/lcfa-she-ins...

How do we turn global promises into local progress for women and girls? 🌍 Our CEO explores how we are translating regional promises into tangible action in a new post for the LCR Combined Authority. Read our blueprint for structural change here: lcrcombinedauthority.substack.com/p/translatin...

How do you ensure every girl has a place on the pitch? ⚽ While mixed-gender disability football is growing, it isn't the right fit for everyone. See how Wirral Phoenix FC noticed who was missing from the action and stepped up to change the game... 🧵

Check out our video highlights from the IWG Global Summit 2026! Read our blog to see what the event's global conversations mean for Liverpool City Region, and watch this space for deeper dives coming soon: merseysidesport.com/iwg-global-s...

Yesterday morning, alongside partners from across the region, we heard inspiring stories of place-based working that allowed communities to lead, as well as insights into the lives that have been changed as a result.

Evaluation & Learning (E&L) Ambassador Training Day One. ✅ As part of our commitment to making evaluation, learning, and action the norm across our work, the MSP team delivered the first of five sessions on E&L to partners from across sectors and the boroughs of Liverpool City Region.

That's a wrap on the 2026 IWG Global Summit! What an incredible three days of insight, connection, and collaborative working towards a greater mission. We've got more content coming soon, so keep an eye out for an inside look at the world's foremost gathering on gender equity in sport... 👀

Free support, resources, and webinars for sports clubs and community groups. The latest resource round-up from Buddle is here to help boost engagement and make your environment more inclusive... 🧵

There are currently over 15,000 young people aged 16-24 out of work or training in Liverpool. To tackle this inequality, Coach Core is launching its life-changing sports apprenticeships across the region! They are calling on local sports employers to help drive system change by... 🧵

Nominations for the 2026 Awards are open! 🏆 We would love to see the great people, organisations and projects happening across the LCR recognised on the national stage. Submit your nomination and give our local coaches the recognition they deserve: www.ukcoaching.org/campaigns/ou...

Want to help transform grassroots football? Liverpool FA is hiring a Football Development Officer (Clubs)! 👉 Support and develop local clubs. 👉 Salary: £26,000 - £28,000. 👉 Closes: Thursday, 28th July at 5:00 pm. Find out more and apply today: merseysidesport.com/vacancy-foot...

Have you got your ticket? Taking place from 9-11 July, the IWG Women & Sport Global Summit is the world’s largest gathering for gender equality in sport. It only happens once every four years, so hosting it on home soil is a rare opportunity. Find out more: merseysidesport.com/iwg-global-s...

Help us shape the future of gender equity in movement, physical activity, and sport! 🗣️ We need your input to help us prioritise key topics for future engagement events with @gmmoving.co.uk. Complete our quick feedback form and have your say here: forms.gle/zcHU1bFKQeMi...

Building everyday movement into our routine is essential for our physical and mental health. This #WorldWellbeingWeek, we're thinking about how to encourage healthier habits at work. Drop your best ideas and initiatives in the comments!

It is UK Coaching Week! 🎉 We are celebrating the incredible coaches, instructors, and volunteers across the LCR. You are the heartbeat of grassroots sport, driving change by: 👉 Building confidence. 👉 Creating inclusive spaces. 👉 Keeping our communities moving. Thank you for everything you do! 👏

@sport-england-se's new devolution statement highlights how stronger local collaboration can tackle reduce inactivity across the country. Read the national statement and explore our case study here: www.sportengland.org/devolution-s...

The IWG Women & Sport's Global Summit comes to the UK from 9-11 July 2026. This is a rare opportunity to join the conversation on home soil. Get your ticket and help define the direction of travel for gender equality in movement, physical activity, and sport: merseysidesport.com/iwg-global-s...

Loneliness can affect anyone. But physical activity is one of the most powerful tools we have for building social connections and combating isolation. This #LonelinessAwarenessWeek, let's celebrate the people who create the spaces for connection to happen.

Is your club making the most of the free safeguarding support available locally? A new evaluation report highlights how valuable the Sport Welfare Officer Network is for regional sport. 🧵

The government has set a target for 60% of children in England to walk or wheel to school by 2035. Backed by a £4.5bn strategy, the plan promises: 👉 5,000 new active routes. 👉 10,000 safer crossings. 👉 £135m for safety training and school travel plans. Read more: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

What can we do about the high cost of sports kit? By collecting pre-loved clothing and equipment, Active Wirral's Kit Link scheme is breaking down barriers to physical activity. Find out how this brilliant circular economy initiative is changing lives: merseysidesport.com/kit-link-act...

🚴‍♀️This September, cyclists across the region are invited to take on the Bike Aintree challenge. Backed by Paralympic champion Lora Fachie and cycling commissioner Simon O’Brien, all funds raised will support Aintree Major Trauma Centre. Secure your space: register.enthuse.com/ps/event/Bik...

There's only one month to go until the IWG Women & Sport Global Summit comes to Birmingham! Held every four years, the Summit brings together the people shaping the future of women and girls' movement, physical activity, and sport. See you there? iwgglobalsummit2026.org

"Today was about where we play our sports..." Part of the King's Baton Relay to the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, the recent West Kirby Beach Clean brought partners together to show that sport can be a catalyst for environmental good. Find out more: merseysidesport.com/kings-baton-...

Join Active Wirral for a relaxed, honest conversation for women working across movement, sport, and physical activity. 📍 Bidston Sports & Activity Centre, Wirral 📅 Wednesday 17th June, 1 PM - 3 PM Secure your spot here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/open-conve...