Become a member organisation

There are three groups of organisations working in Wirral that make up Family Toolbox:

Team
The Family Toolbox team is made up of the organisations that are contracted to take responsibility for the objectives of the Alliance and carry the Family Toolbox values. We talk about them being ‘part of the Family Toolbox’.

Network
Organisations like schools and GP surgeries that promote the Family Toolbox and help connect families to it are part of the Family Toolbox network.

Members
A Family Toolbox member is any non-profit or private organisation that works with Wirral children, young people and their parents/carers and signs up to the values of the membership mark. You are ‘part of the Family Toolbox’ too.

Why become a Family Toolbox Member?

• Membership quickly helps families identify the people and organisations who are there to help if they need it, without judgement, criteria or referrals
• It helps groups and organisations to celebrate and showcase their work
• It connects and nurtures groups and organisations who have shared values, ambitions and commitment to supporting children and families in Wirral

What are the benefits of becoming a Family Toolbox Member?

• Enables you to apply for a Family Toolbox grant (subject to qualifying criteria)
• Regular, useful communication and connection opportunities with other members
• Access to free training and learning opportunities (subject to criteria)
• Access to support and advice from other members
• Consistent involvement in the development of Family Toolbox
• Access to insights and learning from the Family Toolbox work
• The opportunity to be part of collaborative funding bids (subject to criteria)
• Use of our Family Toolbox logo. The logo will be promoted across Wirral and become a recognisable symbol to families about the values and commitments of local groups and organisations.

Do groups or organisations need to be members to be included on the Family Toolbox website?
Not exclusively, although you do need to be working with Wirral children, young people and their parents/carers. We will be developing ways that organisations with the membership mark have a higher profile on the website but if you simply want your organisation/services listed on the site, you can send us your details here. The information about organisations and services on our site is pulled through from Wirral InfoBank, so by updating your details with us, you will be updating InfoBank too.

What do I need to do to become a member?
Member organisations simply need to complete a short application form which will ask you to:

• Commit to Family Toolbox Values
• Ensure your information on Wirral Infobank is up to date
• Agree that the services you offer may be shared on Family Toolbox social media platforms to help connect local families with valuable resources and support
• Commit to brief your teams of volunteers and staff about the Family Toolbox
• Commit to learning with other members and from feedback
• Commit to attend meetings and events
• Sign up to a simple review and recommitment to membership each year
• Provide a brief summary of your current learning and training needs

Want to know more?
Contact hello@familytoolbox.co.uk to find out how we can support your organisation to become a Family Toolbox Member

Become a Family Toolbox Member by clicking here 

When you submit your membership application, you will receive an acknowledgement from the team and we will arrange to visit you to finalise your membership. When the visit is completed, membership will be confirmed and you will be eligible for member benefits.