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 […]
The Basement can build on vital support it provides to the homeless community in Liverpool, thanks to a brand new partnership with architects and heritage consultants, Purcell. Over the next 12 months, staff from the local architectural practice will participate in a packed programme of activities designed to raise awareness of our services and raise […]
Strategic and Operations Director for The Basement, Michelle Smith, has scooped a prestigious Future 50 Award for her work in the Liverpool community. Future 50 Awards celebrate the achievements of young entrepreneurs who provide innovative, sustainable business solutions to social problems. Michelle helps people in Liverpool to unlock their true potential through Mpower People CIC, the […]
Time to shine is an event hosted by The Basement which was originally inspired by the talented and numerous homeless buskers on the streets of Liverpool. It was designed to give those people the opportunity to ‘shine’ through their chosen talent in a safe, non-judgmental environment with people who share and understand their individual and complex needs. […]
On Thursday 27th March The Basement co-hosted a networking event with Ubiquity PR in the stylish surroundings of Malmaison Hotel in Liverpool City Centre. The venue, a far cry away from the world that staff and volunteers at the Basement work within, helped to illustrate the massive divide in the city between some of the […]
Each month, The Basement receives various donations of clothing, shoes and toiletries for our clients. These simple items play a vital role in the work we do as they offer the opportunity for people to have a wash, shower and exchange their clothing for clean and warm items – increasing their self-esteem and self-worth. As […]
Chris, has been an Outreach worker for the Basement for nearly two years. The Outreach team liaise with rough sleepers and street drinkers in the Liverpool area connecting them with support through the Basement or external agencies depending on their individual needs. Having helped a number of people get on the road to recovery, Chris wanted to hit the […]
Fishing trips show service users you can have a good time without drinking. Over the years the Basement has extended its service provision to meet the specific needs of our clients. This year, Tommy our Outreach Manager, who is a founding member of Peninsula Angling Club based on the Wirral, has helped to set up […]
