
Merseyside Women’s Fund reveals projects awarded for 2026
The Merseyside Women’s Fund has revealed its awarded projects for 2026, distributing £74,257 to 12 community groups, supporting more than 1,000 women across Merseyside. MWOTY
Merseyrail is a 50:50 joint venture between Serco Group Plc and Transport UK, and is recognised as one of the most punctual and reliable rail networks in the UK.
The self-contained network offers the most affordable fares in the country and operates almost 800 regular services per day, to 69 stations throughout the Liverpool City Region, including four underground stations in the city centre that receive services every few minutes.
More recently, Merseyrail have introduced new state-of-the-art trains. The brand new electric and environmentally friendly trains, which have been designed specifically for the Merseyrail network, include pioneering sliding step technology, making Merseyrail one of the most accessible networks in the UK.
As well as providing an award-winning service to customers and employing a team of over 1,200 people, Merseyrail also supports local communities, proactively working with charity partners and community groups to make a difference in the region.
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“Supporting the Merseyside Women of the Year awards is a way to recognise and celebrate the incredible contributions of women in the region. We want to acknowledge the hard work, dedication, and resilience of women who may otherwise go unnoticed. It’s a way of fostering equality, empowering women, and promoting role models for future generations and of course it can inspire others to make a difference in their own communities.”
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The Merseyside Women’s Fund has revealed its awarded projects for 2026, distributing £74,257 to 12 community groups, supporting more than 1,000 women across Merseyside. MWOTY

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