The Belvidere Family Centre is a large, state of the art, ecologically friendly, listed 140-year old building located in the Toxteth area of Liverpool.  This former Victorian convent was renovated into a £3.6m homeless centre by Liverpool Mutual Homes and Liverpool City Council in 2012.

The Centre provides self-contained apartments with private bathrooms and kitchens for 16 homeless families and a wide range of communal facilities (including laundry and communal meeting rooms) to help them rebuild their lives.  There is a large garden at the rear of the building and a play area for young children.   It is close to amenities such as bus routes, schools and supermarkets.

This emergency accommodation is made available for a temporary period only, following assessment by Liverpool City Council’s Housing Options Service.

The Centre is managed jointly by SHAP and the Whitechapel Centre – with staff from both organisations delivering accommodation-based housing-related support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  The staff team comprises of a Manager and nine Project Workers. 

You will be allocated a named key-worker who will be responsible for helping you find permanent accommodation, register on Property Pool and ensuring you are able to claim and maintain any benefits that you are entitled to.  You do not need to be on benefits to be referred to the service.

Whilst residing at Belvidere Family Centre we can support you to:

• identify any barriers to may have being rehoused such as  rent arrears, anti-social behaviour, etc
• develop independent living skills
• explore the full range of appropriate and realistic housing options that are available to you
• register on Liverpool’s property pool system
• make appropriate and realistic bids for properties
• understand the facilities in the local area and to research the area in which you would choose to move
• prepare for the transition to independence and permanent housing.

Mission Statement

We promote independence and empowerment by developing resilient communities, offering support to our clients with the prospect of working towards a brighter, stronger and more positive future.

How to access the scheme

In order to be referred to Belvidere, you must be homeless and owed a Statutory Duty by Liverpool City Council under the Housing Act 1996.  You do not need to be on benefits to be referred.

How to apply

Referrals can only be made by Liverpool Housing Options Service or by the Emergency Duty Social Care Team out of hours on 0151 329 0307 or info.belvidere@belvidereproject.org.uk