Working with our partners we have listed where you can find help on anything from food to furniture. Just simply search the list by service and area to find what you need.
Christians Against Poverty (Ainsdale)
Type of Help
St John's Anglican Church, 708 Liverpool Road, Ainsdale, Southport
PR8 3QE
0800 328 0006
https://capuk.org/i-want-help
CAP Job Club: Email carolrichardson@capjobclubs.org or call for appointment
OVH Home Starter Fund
Type of Help
Atlantic House, Dunnings Bridge Road, Bootle
L30 4TH
0300 365 1111
http://ovh.org.uk/homes/home-starter-fund/
Apply online or get in touch with you Neighbourhood Services Officer.
Sefton Council – Emergency Limited Assistance Scheme
Type of Help
Cambridge Arcade, Southport
PR8 1DA
0345 140 0845
https://forms.sefton.gov.uk/elas/
Apply online or go to a Sefton Council One Stop Shop and apply online there
Sefton Council – Emergency Limited Assistance Scheme
Type of Help
324 Stanley Road, Bootle
L20 3ET
0345 140 0845
https://forms.sefton.gov.uk/elas/
Apply online or go to a Sefton Council One Stop Shop and apply online there.
Emmaus Merseyside
Type of Help
38 Sandy Rd, Waterloo, Seaforth, Liverpool
L21 3TW
0151 928 1588
https://www.emmaus.org.uk/merseyside/our_shops_and_services/1386_sandy_road_shop_-_emmaus_merseyside
Monday - Saturday, 9am - 5pm & Sunday, 10am - 4pm
Charity superstore in Sefton sells items such as furniture, tables, chairs, sofas, beds and antique furniture as well as washing machines, dishwashers and other white goods.
Jubilee Debt Advice
Type of Help
Changing Lives, 101-105a Cherryfield Drive, Kirkby
L32 8SA
0151 482 6089
https://www.big-help.info/how-we-can-help
Call or email jda@big-help.info to make an appointment.
Drop in service: Friday, 10am - 2pm
Christians Against Poverty (Bootle)
Type of Help
Northfield Community Church, Northfield Rd, Bootle
L20 0AF
0800 328 0006
https://capuk.org/i-want-help
CAP Debt Centre: Call to book an appointment
Christians Against Poverty (Liverpool Road, Southport)
Type of Help
Liverpool Road Methodist Church, Liverpool Road, Southport
PR8 4PD
0800 328 0006
https://capuk.org/i-want-help
CAP Life Skills: Email sallyeyes@caplifeskills.org or call for appointment
Christians Against Poverty (Leyland Road, Southport)
Type of Help
Leyland Road Methodist Church, Leyland Road, Southport
PR9 9JQ
0800 328 0006
https://capuk.org/i-want-help
CAP Job Club: Email steveevans@capjobclubs.org or call for appointment
Universal Credit Helpline
Type of Help
0345 600 0723
Monday - Friday, 8am - 6pm
Tel: 0345 600 0723
Text phone: 0345 600 0743
Citizens Advice (Birkenhead)
Type of Help
Wirral Point,
132 Claughton Road,
Birkenhead
CH41 6EY
0300 3300 111
https://citizensadvicewirral.org.uk/
Call for advice and appointment times
Citizens Advice (Toxteth)
Type of Help
Toxteth Town Hall,
15 High Park Street,
Toxteth,
Liverpool
L8 8DX
0151 726 8290
http://www.southliverpoolcab.org.uk/
Call for advice and appointment and drop in times
Citizens Advice (Belle Vale)
Type of Help
Belle Vale District Centre,
Old Liverpool One Stop Shop,
Childwall Valley Road,
Liverpool
L25 2RJ
0151 329 0787
https://www.wavertreeandnetherleycab.com/
Call for advice and appointment and drop in times
Next Steps
Type of Help
0151 482 6089
https://www.big-help.info/next-steps
Receive 1:1 support and guidance from a caseworker to address all the barriers that prevent you getting into work.
You can get referred by One Vision Housing or refer yourself by calling them or via https://www.big-help.info/forms/next-steps
Antrek (Liverpool)
Type of Help
Kings Mill Dock, Unit 2, 34 Tabley Street, Liverpool
L1 8DB
0333 023 7450
http://www.antreclimited.com/ovh-tenants/
Offers work ready training to OVH customers that provide skills needed to gain employment or upskill individuals who are currently employed.
Antrek (Bootle)
Type of Help
The Investment Centre, 375 Stanley Road, Bootle
L20 3EF
0333 023 7450
http://www.antreclimited.com/ovh-tenants/
Offers work ready training to OVH customers that provide skills needed to gain employment or upskill individuals who are currently employed.
St Leonard’s Youth & Community Centre
Type of Help
60 Peel Road, Bootle
L20 4RW
0151 933 1300
https://www.stleonardsyouthandcommunitycentre.com/home
Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm.
Debt Advice (with Lynn Elhen 07841 567165): Tuesday - Friday, 9.30am - 4.30pm.
Email: stleonards60@yahoo.co.uk
Merseycare Liferooms
Type of Help
Merseycare Life Rooms, 23-35 Scarisbrick Avenue, Southport
PR8 1NW
01704 383 198
http://www.liferooms.org/
Contact for opening hours
Merseycare Liferooms
Type of Help
Merseycare Life Rooms, Evered Ave, Liverpool
L9 2AF
0151 478 6556
http://www.liferooms.org/
Contact for opening hours
Sefton@Work – Intensive Online Jobsearch
Type of Help
The May Logan Centre, 294 Knowsley Road, Bootle
L20 5DQ
0151 934 2610
http://www.seftonatwork.net/
Appointment-based Intensive Online Jobsearch Session: Thursday, 1pm - 4pm
Neighbourhood Park Neighbourhood Centre
Type of Help
Netherton Park Neighbourhood Centre, Chester Avenue, Netherton
L30 1QW
0151 285 5211
http://nethertonpark.org.uk/
Monday - Friday 9am - 9pm (CLOUD Mon 10am - 12pm) or call to check availability
Sefton Council – One Stop Shop (Southport)
Type of Help
Sefton Council One Stop Shop, Cambridge Arcade, Southport
PR9 1DA
0345 140 0845
https://www.sefton.gov.uk/2088
Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm (Closed weekends and bank holidays)
UC Help to Claim: Monday 9.30am - 4.30pm
Sefton Council – One Stop Shop (Bootle)
Type of Help
Sefton Council One Stop Shop, 324 Stanley Rd, Bootle
L20 3ET
0345 140 0845
https://www.sefton.gov.uk/2088
Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm (Closed weekends and bank holidays)
UC Help to Claim: Monday 12.30pm - 2.30pm
Citizens Advice (Goddard Hall, Bootle)
Type of Help
Knowsley Road, Goddard Hall, Bootle
L20 5DF
0151 288 5683
http://www.seftoncab.org.uk/our-services
Call for appointment and drop in times.
Money Advice Mondays, 9.30am - 4pm.
Drop in service: Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 9.30am - 2pm
L30 Community Centre
Type of Help
4 Stonyfield, Bootle
L30 0QS
0151 924 0122
http://www.l30communitycentre.co.uk/
Job Club (Sefton@Work): Monday & Wednesday - call Andrew on 0151 288 6008 to make an appointment.
One Vision Housing (Coral Drive)
Type of Help
Coral Drive, Bootle
L20 3UG
0300 365 1111
http://ovh.org.uk
Open Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm
The Soup Kitchen (Southport)
Type of Help
75 London Street, Southport
PR9 0TX
01704 873 284
Their aim is to alleviate poverty and distress amongst the needy, rough sleepers and homeless by providing hot nutritious meals with vegetables, fresh fruit, puddings & hot drinks.
Brighter Living Partnership
Type of Help
Norwood Road, Southport, Merseyside
PR8 6HQ
01704 517810 / 07712443735
http://www.brighterliving.org.uk
Call for information about access
DISC – Floating Housing Related Support
Type of Help
Royal Terrace-5 Royal Terrace, Southport
PR8 1QW
01704 567165
http://www.disc-vol.org.uk/projects/sefton-floating-support/
For existing customers or anyone who needs help to maintain tenancies to live independently and as valued members of the community.
One Vision Housing
Type of Help
0300 365 1111
http://ovh.org.uk
Call 0300 365 1111 or email enquiries@ovh.org.uk
For a referral to a Foodbank for emergency food please call us.
Citizens Advice (Southport)
Type of Help
Wright St, Southport
PR9 0TH
01704 385627
http://www.seftoncab.org.uk/our-services
Call for appointment and drop in times.
Drop in service: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 9.30am - 2.30pm