Merseyside Expanding Horizons

MEH stopped by the Community Power Bus at Labour Party Conference in Liverpool this week. 🚌

The message on board was clear: the next stop for devolution must be power in community hands. It was a chance to hear from community leaders about what becomes possible when people have a real say in the decisions, places and services that shape their lives.

We enjoyed chatting with our friends from Safe Regeneration—and the pies from local favourite Homebaked were a highlight! 🥧

Thanks to We’re Right Here, Locality, UCL Policy Lab, Hope Not Hate, Power to Change, The Young Foundation and the Joseph Rowntree Foundation for bringing this conversation to the conference.

Great working with the trust today

We are absolutely thrilled and excited to announce the return of the incredible Ben Towell for another of his brilliant workshops.
Don't waste this opportunity to get involved in a fun, no pressure environment designed to build confidence, overcome barriers, find the best in yourself and BE BRILLIANT.
We can't wait to see you in Southport and later in the year in Bootle. This definitely is a workshop not to miss.
Spaces are limited so book yours quickly.
THE BIG ONION LORD STREET SOUTHPORT - SEPTEMBER 9th
10.30-12.30p.m and 1.30-4.00p.m
Contact Lisa on 07900582643
or at [email protected]

We're incredibly grateful to have been nominated for the Community Contribution Award at the Southport Business Awards!!

Thank you to everyone who has supported Merseyside Expanding Horizons over these past years. Whether you've attended an event, volunteered your time, partnered with us, shared an idea, hired a room, joined the business clubs, or simply encouraged what we're trying to build- you've played a part in this nomination.

Merseyside Expanding Horizons has always been about creating a space where people can connect, support one another and make good things happen. Seeing so many individuals, businesses and community organisations come together has been the real achievement.

We're also grateful to the Southport Business Awards for recognising the value of community alongside business success. It's an honour to be shortlisted alongside so many organisations making a positive difference across our town.

Whatever happens on the night, we're proud of what we've built together and excited for what's still to come.

Thank you for being part of the journey. 🫶

The work we do at Merseyside Expanding Horizons is fuelled by passion, support, commitment and huge belief in the potential of those we work with.
We are incredibly proud of our efforts and the success of our previous LAUNCHPAD programme, but more importantly of the achievements of who we had the privilege to watch develop and thrive.
Our new programme is due to begin soon. Watch the video to hear Gillee, a former participant, share her story, her feedback and the reasons why more young adults should get involved.
For more information please call for Bootle Bryan 07769279208 and for Southport Lisa 07900582643

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0duHpyNYknSYWLUVOGenga?si=4sIIMxGaTQKiEH00fefGlA

Launchpad - Breaking the Cycle: The Community Blueprint for Youth Jobs The Big Onion Podcast with TLC · Episode

We're delighted to announce the return of Launchpad, our Youth Guarantee Trailblazer, from July through to December.

We'll be running our 11-week club which will give your participants the opportunity to be part of The Big Onion working alongside our independent traders and social enterprises - all of whom are fantastic, inspiration role models for young people in understanding two things: a) what the world of work is all about and b) how they can work their fit and make their contribution.

They'll also meet employers directly and even have the opportunity to participate in our own 'Dragon's Den'. Plus plenty of fun along the way and in the margins!

Spaces are limited so please contact us to secure a place for a young person you either know or are working with.

Email: [email protected]

Mobile:
Bryan: 07769279208
Lisa: 07900582643.

LCR Youth HubSefton CouncilDepartment for Work and Pensions - DWP

CREATE YOUR VISION - CONNECT WITH YOUR FUTURE - LAUNCH FORWARD

Following the success of our previous programme, the hugely popular LAUNCHPAD is thrilled to announce its return – this July - to the Southport BIG ONION Lord Street. This 11-week initiative is specifically designed to empower young adults, aged 18 to 21, who are ready to discover their ideal path toward education, training or employment. LAUNCHPAD will guide you on an exciting journey where you'll make new friends, develop essential skills, boost your confidence, connect with potential employers and craft a clear vision for your future. If you or anyone in your household is between 18-21 and looking for the perfect opportunity to develop and thrive, then LAUNCHPAD is exactly that.

Spaces are limited so please contact us to secure yours.
Get in touch
Email - [email protected]
Bryan – 07769279208 Lisa - 07900582643.

What a brilliant morning hosting the Big Onion Radio Podcast live from the Big Onion in Southport. Today we reflected on the incredible success of our LAUNCHPAD project a Trailblazer government initiative dedicated to coaching, supporting and mentoring young adults on their journeys toward employment. We would like to say a massive thank you to Patrick Hurley MP who joined us before heading back to Parliament; his kind words and impactful perspective were truly inspirational for our organisation. We also heard from some of our Trailblazer participants, who shared their experiences and the positive outcomes since our final session. It was a powerful testament to the project's impact that many participants couldn't attend today because they have made it to their first job and guess where they were ? Tied up in work !!
Thank you to Chris, Lizzie and Tim for hosting such a fantastic show. Please subscribe to the YouTube BIG ONION PODCAST and watch the full episode .