Ignite Merseyside is all about Fuelling Innovation, Empowering Leaders, and Transforming Scouting in Merseyside.

When and Where?
Saturday 5 July 2025, INNSiDE by Melia, Liverpool City Centre
How Can I Register?
Where’s the FAQ’s?
We’re glad you asked, zoom on down to the end of this page!
What’s the Agenda?
09:30 – 10:00 | Registration and Welcome |
10:00 – 10:30 | Opening Remarks from Carl Hankinson DL, UK Chief Volunteer |
10:30 – 11:30 | First Key Note Speaker |
11:30 – 12:00 | Looking Back at 50 Years of Merseyside and Skills For Life with Matthew Jones, County Volunteering Development Team Lead, and Calum Towers, County Transformation Lead |
12:00 – 12:15 | Break and Transition to Workshop 1 |
12:15 – 13:15 | Workshop 1 |
13:15 – 14:00 | Lunch, Exhibition, and Networking |
14:00 – 14:30 | Second Key Note Speaker, Rita Waters, Group Chief Executive, National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS) |
14:30 – 15:15 | Fireside Chat on the future of ‘Young People in Merseyside’ |
15:15 – 15:30 | Break and Transition to Workshop 2 |
15:30 – 16:30 | Workshop 2 |
16:30 – 16:40 | Transition to Main Plenary Room |
16:40 – 17:00 | Closing Remarks from the Merseyside Leadership Team |
17:00 – 18:00 | 50th Anniversary of Merseyside Scouts Drinks Reception |
Who is Speaking?
Stay tuned to this webpage for updates on our speakers and other exciting Ignite Merseyside updates.
FAQ’s
When is Ignite Merseyside 2025?
Saturday 5 July 2025, 09:30 until 17:00
Where is Ignite Merseyside 2025?
INNSiDE by Melia, 43 Old Hall Street, Liverpool, L3 9PP
Where can I Park?
NCP Liverpool Capital, Fazakerly Street
NCP Liverpool, Pall Mall
What about Sustainable Travel?
We would highly recommend delegates travel sustainability to Ignite Merseyside 2025.
Moorfields is only a short 3 minute walk away from INNSiDE by Melia.
Where Can I Register?
Click here and you’ll be taken to our registration page