Our Charity
OUR CHARITY
At the ACC Liverpool Group, we're passionate about our vibrant and world-class city. That passion extends beyond the walls of our venues. The ACC Liverpool Group Foundation is our way of giving back to the heart of our community.
Investing in Our Future
The Foundation is funded by the money raised by our employees throughout the year. These funds are then distributed to local community groups and projects addressing important issues.
How do we raise money?
Our employees are passionate about giving back, and they've dreamed up some great initiatives to raise funds for the ACC Liverpool Group Foundation. From charity hikes up Mount Snowdon and themed bake sales, to sponsored car washes and quiz nights – who says fundraising can’t be fun?
What type of causes do we support?
We want to encourage local community groups and voluntary organisations to apply for grants for projects aimed at supporting and targeting key community groups and diverse communities. In particular we are looking to support LGBTQ+, minority and hard to reach groups, refugee communities, music initiatives and initiatives targeting food poverty and the cost of living crisis.
We accept applications from groups based in Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens and Wirral.
How can you apply for funding?
The ACC Liverpool Foundation is administered by the Community Foundation for Merseyside. For more information about how to apply for funding and to check when the fund will next be open for applications click here.
Here are some of the brilliant projects we’ve supported so far:
20 Stories High
20 Stories High believe that “everybody’s got a story to tell...and their own way of telling it.” They create bold theatre experiences with culturally diverse, working-class communities, emerging artists, and world-class professionals; telling stories that bring joy, empower and enable social change.
Brunswick Youth and Community Centre
The Brunswick Youth and Community Centre aims to create a safer, stronger and more cohesive community. The centre provides a range of engagement and support activities for all ages. They want to ensure opportunities for self-development and growth are accessible to all members of the community.
Knowsley Foodbank
Knowsley Foodbank is dedicated to preventing and relieving poverty in Knowsley and nearby areas. They provide food, essential items and guidance to individuals and families; connecting them with services that they need.
Liverpool Zero Waste Community
Liverpool Zero Waste Community saves surplus food from landfill whilst building a community.
Migrant Workers Sefton Community
Migrant Workers Sefton Community wants to help migrant workers and their families integrate into the local community. As part of this, they offer advocacy and other complimentary services. Our grant will provide emergency essentials to individuals such as food, travel costs, and toiletries.
My Outdoor Classroom
My Outdoor Classroom CIC believes all children and young people have the right to play outside in nature. They aim to reconnect children with nature on their doorstep and increase individual’s health and wellbeing through meaningful outdoor experiences.
Scrapyard Studios
Scrapyard Studios aims to build community through the arts by providing inclusive music and art workshops, activities, and facilities. Their goals are to strengthen community, break down barriers to well-being, and build skills, confidence and employability.
South Central Community Transport
SCCT was established to meet the demand of local people requiring a safe, affordable and professional transport service. They run “Wheel Meet Again” which is an active ageing club for the over 50s. “Wheel Meet Again” offers a range of activities including IT, ukulele and walking.
The Bluecoat ‘Blue Room’
The Blue Room is Bluecoat’s inclusive arts project for adults with learning disabilities and neurodivergent adults. It aims to develop creative and social skills; helping to build confidence and greater independence.
New Beginnings - Improving Lives
New Beginnings- Improving Lives was set up as a social prescribing and advocacy service. Its primary aim is to support and signpost people who are unable to access services or express their views and wishes. In 2020, they set up a foodbank delivery service and men’s mental health boxing and peer support group.
PCC of Walton Breck and Holy Trinity
The PCC of Walton and Holy Trinity provide advice and support for the community, particularly for those experiencing food poverty.
PCC St George's Church Huyton
St George’s Church Huyton runs community lunches and a food bank. They also hold George’s Food Club where residents from the parish and wider local area can purchase surplus supermarket food at discounted prices.
End Furniture Poverty
End Furniture Poverty works to raise awareness of the issue of furniture poverty, improve our understanding of the consequences and reality and develop potential evidence-based solutions. By doing this, they want to ensure that everyone has access to the essential furniture items that they need to lead a secure life.
Porchfield Community Association
Porchfield Community Association aims to improve the health, wellbeing & quality of life of older people in Croxteth and the surrounding areas. The community centre holds a range of activities designed specifically for older and/or disabled people.
Woodvale and Ainsdale Community Association
Woodvale and Ainsdale Community Association provides daytime, evening and school holiday activities for people in the local community. The activities include youth sessions, a community cafe, woodland projects and a range of courses.
The Bobby Colleran Trust
The Bobby Colleran Trust provides schools with educational road safety assemblies. They also provide bereavement support to children and families.
The Comedy Trust
The Comedy Trust believes in creating happier, healthier people through the power of comedy. Using stand-up comedy, they support the mental health and wellbeing. Of young people.
The Opening Doors Project- Rice Lane
The Opening Doors Project promotes positive mental health and aims to reduce social and financial exclusion. They run a range of activities including Walk and Talk groups, Community Lunches, day trips and play schemes during the school holidays.