The Liverpool Transnational Unit (LTU) will support VCS organisations in Liverpool towards increased potential for sustainability through accessing European working opportunities by:

• Developing VCS organisations (planning, goal-setting, diagnostics, training, up- skilling)
• Sharing information, best practice and identifying opportunities for EC working
• Providing EC partner links and matching service
• Developing project applications for VCS organisations
• Secure inward investment from the EC to Liverpool-based VCS organisations

The LTU will be managed by Merseyside Expanding Horizons and is supported by Liverpool Community Resources Unit. The LTU will aim to not only match Liverpool groups to European counterparts, but to identify opportunities, develop projects and help with securing funding for projects.

The LTU will offer the following services:

• Diagnostic analysis to identify support needs of VCs groups
• Practical support, training and advice for groups and staff/volunteers
• Development of projects and applications for project funding
• Ongoing management of transnational projects

All support is free of charge to Liverpool-based VCS organisations.