Stockbridge Village opportunities

STOCKBRIDGE VILLAGE

Festive events to engage with  

Eventbrite: is a great way to find out what’s going on over the festive season. Here’s a link to what’s on in Knowsley 

  • Craigzwayz Christmas Dinner – Tuesday 9 Dec 1pm – 4pm.
  • Christmas meal for the wider community to come and enjoy. Priority will go to people living in Stockbridge high rises.  Pop in and see Bernie at the Craigs Community Centre for a ticket.
  • Winter Warm Meals
  • For over 55s – join Phoenix on every other Monday at 1pm for a lovely hot meal and a game of bingo.
  • Flourish & Succeed

 

Volunteering opportunities:

  • One Knowsley Volunteering Hub
  • Sign up to find out about an array of volunteering opportunities
  • Whitechapel – Become a Christmas Elf
  • There are loads of opportunities pre-Christmas to help out and support at the Whitechapel Centre in Liverpool who helps some of the most vulnerable people in Liverpool: those facing Christmas without a home.
  • Making a difference in the lives of thousands of disadvantaged children and families from across Liverpool and Merseyside since 1975.
  • This charity provides warmth, support, and companionship for those experiencing homelessness at Christmas.  You can volunteer in Liverpool City Centre as part of their Crisis at Christmas appeal. More info here Christmas volunteering Merseyside 2025 | Crisis UK
  • Stockbridge Village – if you are interested in volunteering in Stockbridge please email communities@forhousing.co.uk to be matched with an opportunity
  • Always looking for volunteers to come and join the team, whether it’s helping with property refurbishments or supporting their Christmas meal event.

 

Services and support:  

Food Club will be open every Tuesday and Thursday 12pm – 2pm during the festive season (closed 25 Dec & 1 Jan)

Greater Manchester & National

TContact Us | Samaritans  Call 116 123 for a free helpline available 24/7, including during the Christmas holidays. They offer support for people feeling isolated.

Gambling

If gambling is causing you or your loved ones harm, help is available from Beacon Counselling Trust https://beaconcounsellingtrust.co.uk/gambling-related-harms/

Domestic abuse

Domestic abuse doesn’t just take the form of physical violence. If your partner or somebody you live with is demonstrating controlling, coercive, threatening,

degrading and/or violent behaviour towards you or another person in the home, or if you are displaying these behaviours towards somebody else, help is available. https://www.endthefear.co.uk/