The Joseph Lappin Centre

28/09/2026

We’re getting ready for Christmas… and we need your help!

It might only be September, but we know that Santa.....and parents, are already starting to think ahead to Christmas. And here at the Joseph Lappin Centre, we’re getting ready too.

For some local families, Christmas brings extra worry and financial pressure. We want to help make sure that families going through a difficult time can still enjoy a little extra Christmas magic.

This year, we’re raising money to provide:
Christmas Eve boxes with cosy pyjamas and festive treats for local children
Christmas hampers filled with essential food and Christmas goodies for families

And we simply couldn’t do it without the support of our amazing community.

Every donation genuinely helps! Whether it’s £2, £5 or whatever you can spare, it all adds up and helps us support more local families this Christmas.

And if you can’t donate, sharing our appeal helps too. One share could put it in front of someone who can.

Let’s come together and spread a little Christmas kindness across our community.

Iʼm raising money to Help Us Bring Christmas Cheer to Local Families. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.

25/09/2026

Now THAT is teamwork!

A massive thank you to the brilliant team from Intact Insurance who spent the day volunteering with us at the JLC's community garden.
We recently secured funding from the National Lottery Awards for All and the BHP Billiton Endowment Fund so they supported us to clear our space so that we can get ready to build.

Such a hardworking, positive and genuinely lovely bunch of people. The difference a team like this can make in just one day is incredible, and their help means we can make our garden funding go even further.

Thank you Intact – you were AMAZING!

23/09/2026

Looking for a regular weekday evening pitch for your team?

Our floodlit 3G Astro Pitch is filling up fast, but we still have a few weekday evening slots available!

Perfect for training, regular kickabouts and local teams looking for a reliable weekly home.

Block bookings available from now until March and beyond
FA affiliated teams – £28 per hour
Non-FA affiliated teams – £32 per hour
Joseph Lappin Centre, Old Swan

Spaces are limited, so get in touch if you’d like to secure a regular slot!

21/09/2026

This October, Shared Plates, Shared Stories is back at the Joseph Lappin Centre. It's a FREE five-week cookery course bringing together women from Liverpool and women from around the world to cook, share and connect.

Learn new skills with a professional chef
Share recipes, flavours and traditions from different cultures
Swap stories and get to know new people
Cook and eat some brilliant food together

No need to be an experienced cook.

Wednesdays from 21st October
9.30am–12.30pm
Joseph Lappin Centre, Mill Lane, Liverpool, L13 5TF
FREE – places are limited

To book a place, call 0151 222 3507 or email [email protected]

20/09/2026

NEW! Inclusive Walking Football

A friendly, supportive football session for people with a learning disability.

Thursdays, 11am–12pm
Joseph Lappin Centre

For your first 6 weeks, sessions are FREE and you'll have support from a Mencap Healthier Me Coach.

Come along to:
Get active and enjoy football
Meet new people
Build confidence
Work towards your own health and wellbeing goals

No football experience needed.
Just come along, have a go and enjoy being part of the group!

If you join on 15th October, the first 6 weeks FREE
Call 0151 222 3507 or email [email protected] to register

Delivered in partnership with Mencap's Healthier Me programme.

15/09/2026

WE’RE RECRUITING – TWO EXCITING NEW SEND YOUTH ROLES!

We’re really excited to be developing our SEND youth provision at The Joseph Lappin Centre, creating a welcoming, inclusive and FUN space where neurodiverse children and young people aged 8–16 can make friends, build confidence, try new things and feel that they belong.

And we’re looking for two brilliant people to help us make it happen!

SEND Youth Coordinator (Neurodiversity Specialist)
£35 per hour
3 hours per week
We’re looking for someone with a strong understanding of SEND and neurodiversity who can bring creativity, experience and enthusiasm to developing and leading our sessions.

Youth Worker (SEND / Neurodiversity Support)
£14 per hour
2 hours per week – two 1-hour sessions
We’re looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate person with experience of supporting children and young people with SEND who can help make our sessions engaging, supportive and enjoyable.

This is a chance to help shape something new at the Centre and create a space where young people can connect, grow, have fun and thrive.

The Joseph Lappin Centre, Old Swan, Liverpool
To apply, send your CV and a short cover letter to Kate McCormick at [email protected]

Please share or tag someone who would be fantastic for either of these roles!

Our new SEND youth provision is made possible thanks to funding from The National Lottery Reaching Communities Fund.

11/09/2026

What makes our community feel like HOME?

Join our fun, friendly creative workshops, where we’ll explore the people, places, memories and stories that make our community unique.

No experience needed, just bring yourself, your ideas and your stories!

Your ideas will help shape a fantastic community performance called H.O.M.E at The Depot on Edge Lane in February 2027.

Joseph Lappin Centre
Tuesdays from 15 September
3pm–5pm

Made by us. About us. For us

08/09/2026

Any scrap companies out there interested in a large commercial freezer?

04/09/2026

We are excited to announce that we have a new creative writing group starting on Monday 21st September.

The Story Well Creative Workshops are free and will run every Monday 3pm - 5pm

Love writing, or just curious to give it a go?

Come along to explore and develop your creative writing.

> Fun, accessible writing activities
> Group workshops and feedback�
> Space to develop your own projects�
> Support to build your writing skills and confidence

All kinds of creative writing welcome. Come as you are, bring your ideas, and let's write!

Contact 0151 222 3507 or [email protected]