Adecco staff serve up Scouse to rough sleepers during the Basement’s evening drop-in service. A group of staff from the world-famous Adecco recruitment agency served up super tasty Scouse to rough sleepers at the Basement, during a five-hour cooking marathon. Adecco employees have the opportunity to use one working day a year to carry out […]
Come and join us for a celebration of life, recovery and even a few carols this Christmas! The Basement will be holding a festive ‘Time To Shine’ event on Thursday, December 12, 10am-3pm. Top class entertainment from the Recovery and Homeless community – and a hearty hog roast for lunch. Everyone welcome! Download the poster […]
Basement client gets teeth into new apprenticeship with sandwich chain Pret A Manger! A Basement client has been getting her teeth into a brand new apprenticeship with gourmet sandwich chain Pret A Manger. The 31-year-old from Wavertree, who was previously homeless and unemployed, beat off stiff competition from several Basement clients to win the much-sought-after […]
Basement helps HMP Liverpool inmates learn about wider impact of substance misuse during new self-awareness sessions Inmates at HMP Liverpool are learning about how substance misuse can affect their lives and close relationships, thanks to new sessions delivered by The Basement in partnership with Sefton CVS. The sessions aim to encourage the prisoners, who are currently […]
Seven service users recently brushed up on their culinary skills and enjoyed a taste of life around the world during a new cookery course at The Basement. The ‘Taste of Life’ cooking sessions gave the group the opportunity to prepare healthy food, including stews, breads and freshly squeezed juices, from the Punjabi, Ethiopian, Arabic […]
Homeless people in one of the most deprived areas of Liverpool are accessing invaluable benefits advice from Basement staff, thanks to a brand new partnership with a local church. Based in Kensington, the Alive Believers Church and Community Centre provides a safe and friendly environment in which impoverished and excluded members of the community can […]
The Basement would like to welcome our new Strategic Director, Charlotte Mansbridge. Charlotte joined The Basement in September, and her role is to develop our strategic partnerships and service portfolio. Charlotte has moved to Liverpool from the South West where she managed Rough Sleeping, Substance Misuse and Complex Needs Services for more than ten years. […]
A group of Basement service users are gearing up for a weekend of camping and canoeing on the River Severn, as they continue on their road to recovery. The people taking part in the trip all belong to The Basement’s Alcohol Support Group, which provides members with an outlet to channel their energies while also […]
Basement volunteers recently made hay while the summer sun shone, celebrating their achievements over the past year, with a party in Sefton Park. More than 25 volunteers were treated to a sizzling BBQ feast, prepared by Basement staff, as a special thank-you. The celebration event, which coincided with National Volunteers’ Week (June 1-7), gave […]
Public perceptions of Liverpool’s homeless remain negative, according to a new study involving Basement service users and staff. The study – entitled “Down and Out in Liverpool “– investigates the attitudes of the general public, council and police, towards homeless people in Liverpool. The findings of the study, which was carried out by researchers at […]
