Warrington Borough Council Crisis and Resilience Fund Programme

Warringon Borough Council are looking to appoint strategic partners from the VCFSE sector to act as Alliance Lead, and to take other partnership roles, coordinating a multi-agency approach to deliver the Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF) across Warrington. The Alliance Lead will work with the other VCFSE partners to deliver on a collaborative framework between Warrington Borough Council and VCFSE partners to deliver targeted support. The aim is to strengthen community resilience and ensure equitable access to support vulnerable residents with their wellbeing and financial resilience. Access is underpinned by a referral pathway tool, alongside self‑referral, signposting, and VCFSE referrals, to ensure smooth navigation and timely support. Focus will be: Prevention, Early Help and Trusted Conversations Guided Support for residents in crisis Intensive Casework It is not yet known whether the various aspects will be offered as separate tender opportunities or as separate Lots (TBC) within an overarching tender. The funding available is currently for a 3 year delivery programme from April 2026 to March 2029. We aim to go to tender in May / June 2026.