WEA Grant Award to Support Numeracy

The Liverpool City Region is set to experience a significant boost in numeracy skills among its residents, thanks to a generous grant from the WEA Multiply Community Grants Programme. The funding will enable us to run ten programmes supporting local residents in Liverpool, Knowsley and Wirral to enhance their mathematical abilities, enabling them to assist their children with homework and aspire to achieve Level Two Maths proficiency themselves.

By addressing the community’s specific needs, the programme seeks to create a more numerate and confident population, capable of navigating everyday math challenges with ease.

“We are thrilled to receive this funding from the WEA Multiply Community Grants Programme,” said Kerry Burns, Programme Lead. “This initiative will not only help parents support their children’s learning at home but also open up new opportunities for adults to advance their own skills and employment prospects.”

Local partnerships with schools, housing associations, FE and Higher Education Colleges and Community Hubs will play a crucial role in the programme’s success, ensuring that the resources and support are accessible to all.

About WEA Multiply Community Grants Programme: The WEA Multiply Community Grants Programme is dedicated to supporting local initiatives that enhance adult numeracy skills, fostering education and economic growth within communities across the UK.

The WEA was founded in 1903, and their mission is to bring adult education within reach of everyone who needs it.  They continue to empower adults by bringing great teaching to local communities across England and Scotland, reaching tens of thousands of learners each year.