Liverpool Charities
Discover Liverpool charities making a difference across the city, supporting communities through culture, health, education, and social impact.
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Lumiere Charity Founder Gets ‘Locked Up’ for 48-Hour Haunted Jail Fundraiser
Linda Clarke, co-founder of Liverpool’s Lumiere Charity, is about to face her most spine-chilling challenge yet — a 48-hour lock-in at the notoriously haunted Shrewsbury Prison. On 21 July, Linda will be confined inside the eerie 200-year-old jail, once home to public executions and now known as one of the most haunted places in the UK. The event, dubbed the Lumi Lock-In, will be live-streamed across social media, giving supporters the chance to watch chilling…
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Liverpool’s Lumiere Charity Creates Inclusive Space For SEND Children And Young Adults
Lumiere Charity supports children and young adults with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), creating a community where every child can thrive without judgment. Founded in February 2024, Lumiere was born from one family’s personal journey — a journey filled with love, resilience, and a desire to create lasting change for children and young adults across Liverpool, the North West, and beyond. Credit: Iain Watts At the heart of Lumiere’s story is Jaxon, the son…
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Join The Whitechapel Centre’s Fundraising Walk This March
Outreach workers for Liverpool homeless charity The Whitechapel Centre walk five miles each day as they touch base with rough sleepers in the city. They start at 6am, rain or shine. Now the charity would like others to walk five miles in support – and raise funds to help end homelessness in our city. The dawn Waterfront Walk takes place on 1 March. Event organiser Toni-Marie Murphy-Roberts hopes that there’ll be record number of participants…
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Autism Initiatives Steps Up The Walk For Autism Challenge With Exciting New Changes
Autism Initiatives will celebrate the eighth Walk for Autism campaign this spring. The annual fundraising challenge will set off on 26 March and come to a fitting finish on World Autism Awareness Day, 2 April. Each year, the total raised helps to fund a variety of autism projects across the UK. Over recent years, the funds have allowed the charity to take on more specialist members of staff and develop a greater focus on health,…
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Merseyside Charity Asks People To Get Together And Celebrate Autism Acceptance This April
A Merseyside charity specialising in autism support is encouraging individuals, communities and schools to celebrate autism and autistic people this April. 2 April is World Autism Awareness Day, and Wirral-based Autism Together is asking people to continue learning and thinking about autism right throughout the month, also known as Autism Acceptance Month. As such, the charity is sharing free resources with schools, while encouraging people to hold their own events and fundraising challenges throughout April…
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Two Million Pound Government Grant Announced To Support City’s Homeless
YMCA Together and Liverpool City Council are set to provide twenty homes for young adults experiencing homelessness, following the announcement of a £2million government grant. Aimed at addressing the growing issue of homelessness, the funding will enable the charity, which works across Liverpool, Sefton and Knowsley to support people who are experiencing challenging times, the opportunity to provide much needed accommodation as they experience an increased demand for their services. Deputy Chief Executive of YMCA…
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The Whitechapel Centre’s Open Door ‘Fill A Bag’ Event Is Back This March
Get ready to rummage, re imagine, and revel in fashion for a fantastic cause! Open Door, The Whitechapel Centre’s charity shops, is thrilled to announce the return of its wildly popular Fill A Bag event, this time with two exciting sessions to accommodate even more fashion enthusiasts. Calling all rummage enthusiasts, vintage, and sustainable fashionistas! Dive into a sea of donated clothes from 3-5pm or 6-8pm (or both!). For just £12 per person, you’ll get…
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YMCA Together Supports People Experiencing Homelessness As The Temperature Drops In Merseyside
As temperatures plummet across Merseyside, YMCA Together is urging the community to support people experiencing homelessness. The freezing weather which is set to get worse towards the end of the week, brings further challenges to people sleeping rough with temperatures expected to be below zero during the night. Liverpool’s City Council’s Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) is in operation and emergency accommodation is available. The UK Health Security Agency has also put a Cold-Health Alert…
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Local Charity Autism Initiatives Strides Into Seventh Year of Huge ‘Walk for Autism’ Challenge
Autism Initiatives hopes Walk for Autism 2024 will be another fantastic year of fundraising for autism projects across the UK and Ireland. The charity’s annual campaign invites participants from up and down the country to walk 10,000 steps a day, wherever they choose. The challenge takes place across eight days, setting off on March 26 and finishing on World Autism Awareness Day, April 2. The total raised each year helps to fund a variety of…
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Frank Rogers Cements Its Future With New Charitable Foundation To Mark 50th Year
A leading Liverpool building contractor has set up a charitable foundation and committed to donating £50,000 to good causes in the next 12 months to mark its 50th year of trading. Originally formed in in the early 1970s by its namesake, Frank Rogers will officially celebrate an impressive five decades in business by launching ‘The FR Foundation’, which will see it making an enhanced commitment to fundraising each year to deserving causes in the communities…
Liverpool is a city built on community spirit, compassion, and a proud tradition of coming together to support those in need. At the heart of this are the many charities and not-for-profit organisations that work tirelessly across the region, helping to tackle social issues, provide vital services, and create opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds.
From large, well-established charities to smaller grassroots groups, Liverpool’s charitable sector plays a vital role in supporting the city’s most vulnerable communities. Organisations focusing on homelessness, food poverty, and housing provide essential support and advocacy, while health-focused charities deliver life-changing services for those living with illness, disability, or mental health challenges.
Charities in Liverpool also champion the arts, culture, and heritage. Many of the city’s cultural institutions operate as charitable organisations, ensuring that creativity, education, and inclusivity remain at the core of Liverpool’s identity. They offer workshops, exhibitions, performances, and learning opportunities that bring people together and create lasting impact.
Youth charities empower the next generation with skills, mentorship, and safe spaces, while community-led groups foster connection and resilience at a local level. Environmental charities are also growing in strength, focusing on sustainability and green initiatives that protect Liverpool’s parks, waterfront, and wider region for future generations.
Volunteering is a key part of Liverpool’s charitable ecosystem. With so many organisations seeking support, there are countless opportunities for residents to get involved, give back, and gain valuable experience. Fundraising events – from charity runs and concerts to gala dinners and local community fundraisers – not only raise money but also strengthen Liverpool’s sense of solidarity.
Whether you’re looking to donate, volunteer, or simply learn more about the incredible work happening across the city, Liverpool charities are always in need of support. Their efforts make a real difference to the lives of thousands every year, tackling inequality, supporting wellbeing, and building a stronger, fairer future for everyone.
Our guide to Liverpool charities highlights the amazing organisations working across the city and shows how you can get involved. By shining a light on their stories and achievements, we hope to inspire more people to connect with and support the causes that matter most.