Here’s some of the latest charity and business news from The Forshaw Group for April 2025:
Armed Forces Covenant Business Breakfast
Our managing director Liam Hanlon was delighted to attend the Merseyside Armed Forces Business Breakfast on Thursday 17 April 2025. The event was hosted by Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service (MFRS), at its Training and Development Academy in Liverpool. It was a fantastic event offering some excellent networking opportunities with AFC/ERS holders, and a personal tour of the phenomenal Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service training academy.
A royal visit
Our managing director Liam Hanlon, in his duties as Deputy-Lieutenant, recently greeted Princess Anne. HRH was visiting Wirral to open Nautilus House, a new residential complex for retired seafarers and headquarters of Nautilus International, during a visit to Mariners’ Park in Wallasey, as reported by Wirral Globe:
https://www.wirralglobe.co.uk/news/25083523.royal-helicopter-spotted-landing-new-brighton/
https://www.wirralglobe.co.uk/news/25084152.princess-anne-visits-wirral-open-nautilus-house/
Princess Anne unveiled a plaque to commemorate the opening of Nautilus House, and HRH was also presented with a Nautilus Award of Honourary Membership.
10th Annual Maxi Roy ‘Noble Art’ Memorial Boxing Tournament
The Shankly Hotel Liverpool was the stunning venue for the 10th Annual Maxi Roy ‘Noble Art’ Memorial Boxing Tournament, hosted by Wallasey Amateur Boxing Club, on Friday 4 April 2025.
The historic rooftop location and grand scenic setting lent itself to the formal black tie charity sporting event.
The quality of the boxing on the evening was outstanding as 11 contests of the highest calibre entertained an enthusiastic audience. All boxers displaying outstanding skills of determination, sportsmanship, and camaraderie.
The Maxi Roy ‘Noble Art’ Best Boxer of the evening was presented to Sonny Lyons by the Lord Lieutenant of Merseyside, Mark Blundell, and Jodie Kay, Maxi Roy’s Granddaughter.
The trophies were presented by a host of sponsors including REACT Scotland and The Forshaw Group.
The fundraising continued with raffle prizes donated by event sponsors and supporters including from The Forshaw Group and Tri-4-Life.
Wallasey ABC Chairman and our managing director Liam Hanlon said, “This was a very worthwhile and fulfilling event, bringing together local businesses, charities, and community organisations. It was great to see the support of the valuable work being done by the club in engaging with young people in our community through the fantastic sport of amateur boxing. Wallasey ABC would like to thank the many sponsors and supporters for their kind assistance to host the show.”
See You See Me
On Saturday 5 April, the lights of the prestigious Liverpool Empire Theatre illuminated not just a stage, but the stories, hopes and dreams of people from across the Liverpool City Region.
See You See Me was a two-and-a-half-hour stage spectacular, shaped by the voices, hearts, and experiences of the very people who access the See You See Me project every day. The See You See Me project has been working across Liverpool City Region throughout 2024 and 2025 — delivering workshops, sessions, creative experiences, and wellbeing support in communities often underrepresented or underserved.
This wasn’t just a performance. It was a love letter to community, collaboration, and creativity. From Liverpool city centre to Toxteth, Netherley, Knowsley, Huyton, Kirkby, Wirral, St Helens, and Newton — people of all ages and backgrounds came together not only to learn performance skills but to learn about themselves and each other. It showcased the extraordinary things that happen when people from all walks of life come together in a safe, supportive, and empowering space.
Groups involved included MD Productions, Firefit, Go Active, The Black-E, New Horizons, The Woodlands Community Centre, Tom Stalker’s Gym, KCC Live, Belle Vale Primary, Saint Aidan’s Primary, All Saints High School Kirkby, one of our partner schools, Elektric Apple Theatre Group, I am me collective, The Hive and of course the driving force and funder behind the night — Liverpool Heartbeat, which we annually support with Christmas hampers and toys for families in need across Liverpool.
The Draken Project update
The Draken Project is moving towards planning permission and funding, which will bring exciting tourism opportunities through Wirral’s Viking connections.
Educate Awards Manchester
Our managing director Liam Hanlon, in his role as the Acting Chair of the Knowsley Chamber of Commerce was thrilled to attend the Educate Awards in Manchester. The event highlighted the importance of training and innovation for young people in addressing the construction industry’s skills gap.
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