About Bosco Society
A local charity helping people move from homelessness to independence.
Bosco Society provides supported accommodation and practical, person-centred guidance for people who need stability, safety and a fresh start. We offer a warm, welcoming environment where people can rebuild confidence, develop life skills and move toward independent living.
Who we are
We’re a small local charity providing supported accommodation for 40 residents across two sites and our dispersed properties, a number of local flats that support independent living, and a emergency night provision for up to 5 rough sleepers.
Many residents arrive after long periods of social isolation and stigma, often alongside health needs, substance misuse issues, or experience with the justice system. Bosco exists to provide safety, dignity and a realistic route forward.
Our team
Bosco Society is led by a small management team and supported by a wider group of day staff, night/weekend support workers, floating support workers, admin/finance and housekeeping.
The structure below shows how the team is organised across Bosco House, Bosco Lodge and our dispersed flats — and how oversight sits with our Board of Trustees.
Board of Trustees
Management Team
3 Day Support Workers
3 Night / Weekend Support Workers
3 Floating Support Workers
3 Housekeepers
Garden Maintenance
2 Day Support Workers
2 Night / Weekend Support Workers
OUR PURPOSE
Empowering people experiencing homelessness to transform their lives and live independently.
OUR VISION
We will demonstrate continuous improvement in our delivery of excellent services to people experiencing homelessness while always being aware of and responding to changes within the homeless sector.
OUR AIMS
- We are a charity that provides good quality supported accommodation to promote independent living by facilitating positive lifestyle changes with our residents.
- We aim to provide our staff with excellent conditions of service, training and development opportunities to enhance their ability to deliver an excellent service to our residents.
OBJECTIVES
- To provide a safe home where everyone can feel welcomed, valued and respected.
- To provide quality, client-centred support aimed at empowering residents to make choices in all aspects of their lives.
- To enable clients to take control of their lives by exercising their rights and accepting their responsibilities.
- To work in partnership with clients and other service providers in building their skills to live independently.
- To assist clients to access opportunities to gain educational, leisure, training and vocational experiences.
- To support all our clients in managing any issues with physical and mental health, and substance misuse.
- To assist clients to manage their finances appropriately.
OUR VALUES
We are committed to:
- Promoting equality of opportunity for all clients, staff and volunteers irrespective of race, religion, sexuality, ethnicity or social background.
- Treating everyone with dignity and respect.
- Valuing the views of service users and facilitating involvement in all aspects of service delivery.
- Valuing our staff.
- Promoting fairness and freedom for all.
- Ensuring honesty, truthfulness, integrity and empathy are an integral part of the service we provide.
- Being compassionate and non-judgemental in all interactions with service users.
What we provide
Our flagship accommodation providing stable housing for up to 18 months while residents are work toward independent living.
- 24/7 on-site support staff
- Personalised life-skills coaching
- Fully furnished private rooms
Accommodation focused on rapid stabilisation and needs assessment for vulnerable individuals.
- 24/7 on-site support staff
- Personalised life-skills coaching
- Fully furnished private rooms
The Sit-Up Service provides a safe, warm, dry place for up to 5 rough-sleepers to spend the night, alternating between Bosco House and Bosco Lodge.
- a hot meal, toilet and washing facilities
- emergency clothing where necessary
- first step towards independent living
We own a number of flats in the local area that residents can move on to after a 12-month stay in either Bosco House or Lodge.
- Floating Support Worker
- Practical support
- Readiness for employment
These include: Our yearly trips to Blackpool and Llandudno for residents and staff are well attended.
- Walking Group
- Cooking on a budget sessions
- Yearly trips
The Pathway
Simple. Transparent. Respectful.
01
Safe nights
Sit-Up Service provides warmth and safety overnight.
02
Stable accommodation
Longer stays through Bosco House / Bosco Lodge.
03
Skills + support
Key worker support plans build independence.
04
Move on well
Step into independent living flats when ready.
Key Worker Support
Each new resident is allocated a key worker who helps identify needs and build a practical strength-based support plan. That plan is agreed within the first two weeks and reviewed weekly to track progress, tackle barriers, and adjust to changes in circumstances.
SUPPORT AREAS
- Budgeting and money management
- Housing and move-on readiness
- Physical and mental health support
- Substance misuse support
- Education, training and employment
- Leisure and routines that improve wellbeing
Volunteering
Volunteers support Bosco across the organisation — from reception duties and answering calls to supporting activities. There are also opportunities to volunteer in the Bosco House gardens, supporting learning activities for residents and community groups.
We encourage volunteers to take up training opportunities and all volunteers are expected to attend relevant training and complete a DBS check.
To volunteer, contact the Volunteer Co-ordinator, Lisa Boylan: 0151 944 1818 or lisa.boylan@boscosociety.org.uk
Partners and supporters
Bosco works alongside a wide network of partners so people get joined-up support. We’re also grateful to smaller organisations and individuals who back our work locally.
PARTNER AGENCIES
Sefton Supported Housing Group
Merseycare substance (drugs and alcohol) misuse service
Sefton CVS
Sefton@Work
Skills for care
Sefton Carers Centre
The Social Partnership
The Whitechapel Centre
The Homeless Games
Prison Services
Probation Services
SAFE Productions
The Independence Initiatives
Housing services and providers
Homeless Link
Crisis
Community Mental Health Teams
Inclusion Matters
Hugh Baird College
Sefton Adult Education Services (SACL)
FINANCIAL SUPPORTERS
St Martin’s in the field – Vicar’s Relief Fund
Margaret Foulds
CMS Impact Fund
The Morgan Foundation
Help The Homeless
Choose Life Project
The John Moores Foundation
Peel Ports
Local Schools
Governance
Bosco Society is overseen by a board of trustees who provide strategic direction, accountability and support.
PATRON: Peter Dowd, MP
TRUSTEES
Mhairi Doyle, MBE — Chair & Trustee
Barbara Whitrow — Vice-Chair & Trustee
Jose Manuel De LaCruz — Treasurer & Trustee
Neil Davies — Secretary & Trustee
Sheila Howard — Trustee
Paula Robinson — Trustee
Jim Conalty — Trustee
Faith Mubaiwah — Trustee
Board contact: trustees@boscosociety.org.uk
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