| 22 July 2010 |
Vacancy at Wirral Change |
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There is a vacancy at Wirral Change for a Diverse Communities Caseworker.
For more details and an application pack, please telephone Wirral Change on 0151 650 5428 or e-mail info@wirralchange.org.uk
Alternatively, please call in to our office at the Lauries Centre.
The closing date for this post is Friday 6 August 2010 at 12noon.
Please note: due to the nature of this role, this post is for a female worker only and is exempt under Section 7 (2) (d) of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975. |
| 29 June 2010 |
Wirral Change Directors in the Honours List |
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In the recent Queen’s Birthday Honours List, two members of the Board of Wirral Change received the MBE.
The Trustees/Directors honoured were Jo Wood (Company Secretary and Treasurer) and Pauline Cocker. Jo’s award recognised her unstinting work against domestic violence and sexual abuse in women, while Pauline received her award for her excellent voluntary work in the field of education. Jo and Pauline were the only Wirral representatives receiving the MBE!
The Board, Management Team and staff of Wirral Change send their heartiest congratulations to Jo and Pauline. |
19 February 2010 |
Wirral Change achieves Matrix standard! |
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Following assessment, Wirral Change has now achieved the Matrix standard. Matrix is the national quality standard for the delivery of information, advice and guidance (IAG).
The Matrix standard shows clients, funders and partners of Wirral Change that the information, advice and guidance services it provides are of the highest standard.
Here are just a few of the things our clients said about Wirral Change:
‘They are my friends here; very helpful.’
‘It is a good place with good people.’
‘They walk the extra mile for you.’
‘We have an excellent relationship; they’re very proactive and very inclusive.’
‘They told me the first time what they did – the whole spectrum of services.’
‘They help me understand everything.’
‘They told me what they do and if we can’t deal with it, we’ll take you to the right
place.’
‘They’re very genuine – always looking to see what they can do for the BME
community.’
Wirral Change would like to thank all staff, volunteers and partners whose hard work and dedication have made this achievement possible, and would also like to thank all clients who gave their time to talk to the assessor about Wirral Change. |
10 February 2010 |
Six more awards for Wirral Change! |
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Wirral Change's work was recognised at the recent All Stars Merseyside event, which celebrated personal development across the region. Wirral Change's Wadah Hariz, Eddie Gowns, Emilia Korzeniecka, Gous Miah, Edmund To and Rob Keeley received All Stars awards for their own training and development and for encouraging training and development in others. Wirral Change sends its congratulations to the six All Stars!
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| 27 August 2009 |
Peer Advocacy Programme Advisors at Wirral Change |
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Wirral Change's Eddie Gowns and Patrycja Pasiok (Employment Outreach Workers) have completed their Peer Advocacy Mental Health training and Wirral Change therefore now has two Peer Advocacy Programme Advisors as it continues its Health Project.
The Trustees and Management Team send their congratulations to Patrycja and Eddie. |
| 19 August 2009 |
Free swimming sessions for Ladies and Young Children |
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Free swimming sessions for ladies, and children under the age of 8 are now available monthly at Guinea Gap Baths, Wallasey.
Click here to find out more or call Roy Cook-Hannah on 0151 653 1311. |
| 17 June 2009 |
Canal Boat Trip |
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Wirral Change is sponsoring a Canal Boat Trip run by Wirral Community Narrowboat Trust, for Wirral African and Caribbean Community Voice Black Elders Luncheon Club.
For more information about the Club, e-mail Helen Renner at:
afrograph@freeuk.com |
| 22 May 2009 |
ESOL Celebration
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Wirral Change hosted today's celebration of the success of partnership working to deliver ESOL English language classes to the Black and Racial Minority community of Wirral. The event was held at the Lauries Centre and was attended by the Mayor of Wirral; Councillors Phil Davies and Jean Stapleton; and representatives of Wirral Metropolitan College, SureStart and other partner organisations who have worked with Wirral Change to make the success of ESOL possible. Following lunch and a few words from the visiting dignitaries and representatives - and from the students themselves - certificates were presented to those who have attended ESOL classes this year. The event was a great success and showed how Wirral organisations continue to work together to break down barriers to employment and training for members of the community - as well as how much students from the community have themselves achieved in the last year. |
| 13 March 2009 |
Another award for Wirral Change |
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Wirral Change came second for Social Enterprise of the Year at the Ethnic Minority Business Fund awards. The awards ceremony was held at Manchester United FC on 12 March and was attended by General Manager Clint Agard and three of the staff. The winner was decided by the audience on the night by interactive poll and Wirral Change was only 4% away from winning first prize! |
| 13 March 2009 |
Wirral Change in the media |
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Wirral Change's Development Manager, Shirley Mello, appeared recently on Liverpool's City Talk radio station promoting our services. Wirral Change's Eddie Gowns was on BBC Radio Merseyside on 11 March promoting our Smoking Cessation service (see Our Services page) as part of national No Smoking Day. |
| 6 March 2009 |
International Women's Day |
International Women's Day is an occasion marked by women's groups around the world; it is commemorated at the United Nations and is designated in many countries as a national holiday. When women on all continents, often divided by national boundaries and by ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic and political differences, come together to celebrate their Day, they can look back to a tradition that represents at least nine decades of struggle for equality, justice, peace and development.
This year's Women's Day was held on Tuesday 3 March and some photos can be seen above. The day included representatives from local community organisations; performances of dance, drama and music from many cultural backgrounds; and a visit from the Mayoress of Wirral. Wirral Change was delighted to see so many local BRM communities come together to celebrate the occasion.
For details of future Women's Days and similar events, please contact Wirral Change.
| 4 March 2009 |
Wirral Change shortlisted for Social Enterprise award
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Wirral Change has been shortlisted for the Social Enterprise award at the Ethnic Minority Business Fund Awards. Further details to follow…
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| 4 March 2009 |
Wirral Change – Community Organisation 2008
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Wirral Change was the winner of the Community Organisation award at the Black Achievers’ Awards held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Liverpool on 25 October 2008.
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| 4 March 2009 |
Wirral Change website launches today! |
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Welcome! Wirral Change’s website is now online, with full details of our services, history, team members and contact details.
Visit www.wirralchange.org.uk regularly for the latest news! |
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