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The Independence Initiative The Independence Initiative has been supporting people who are experiencing severe and multiple forms of disadvantage since 1998.

We have a small, highly skilled team of staff and volunteers.

💚 World Mental Health Day 💚Today is a reminder that looking after our mental health matters, not just today, but every d...
10/10/2026

💚 World Mental Health Day 💚

Today is a reminder that looking after our mental health matters, not just today, but every day.

Sometimes it’s about talking to someone, getting outside, doing something you enjoy, or simply taking things one day at a time.

At The Indy, we believe everyone deserves support, someone to listen to and a safe space to be themselves.

Let’s keep talking, keep checking in and looking out for one another.

🏠 Great news! £4,200 grant secured from Screwfix!We’re delighted to share that we’ve received a £4,200 grant from Screwf...
09/10/2026

🏠 Great news! £4,200 grant secured from Screwfix!

We’re delighted to share that we’ve received a £4,200 grant from Screwfix to help us make important internal improvements to our accommodation.

The funding will enable us to:

🔨 Install two new internal stud walls
🎨 Carry out decoration and improvements
🚪 Install three new fire doors
🛏️ Create space for three additional beds

Most importantly, these improvements will enable us to offer accommodation to three more people at risk of homelessness.

We currently have a waiting list for accommodation, so being able to open up three additional places will make a real difference. Every additional bed means another person can have access to a safe place to stay and an opportunity to move forward.

We’re incredibly grateful to Screwfix for supporting this project and helping us turn an empty or underused space into something that can provide a safe and secure home for people who need it.

£4,200 of funding. 3 additional beds. 3 more opportunities to help someone move forward.

Thank you, Screwfix! 💙

A very special visit to The Indy!We were proud to welcome Prime Minister Andy Burnham, Chancellor John Healey and Housin...
09/10/2026

A very special visit to The Indy!

We were proud to welcome Prime Minister Andy Burnham, Chancellor John Healey and Housing Secretary Angela Rayner to our Bootle centre.

They spent time with our residents and team, learning more about our work and hearing first-hand about the challenges people experiencing homelessness face. It was a valuable opportunity to share the difference that support, connection and understanding can make.

A big thank you to everyone who took the time to visit and listen to the voices of our community.

Check out the video from his visit here: https://uk.news.yahoo.com/burnham-rayner-healey-visit-homelessness-091349613.html

Building skills. Growing confidence. Taking the next step 💛At The Indy, education, training and employment support is ab...
08/10/2026

Building skills. Growing confidence. Taking the next step 💛

At The Indy, education, training and employment support is about helping people build the skills and confidence they need for whatever comes next.

Whether that’s learning something new, working towards a qualification, developing new skills or taking those first steps towards employment, we’re here to help people move forward at their own pace.

Because sometimes, having the right support and someone in your corner can make all the difference 🌱 ✨

❤️ A very special birthday celebration ❤️Some of our staff and residents were incredibly proud to be invited by the aft...
05/10/2026

❤️ A very special birthday celebration ❤️

Some of our staff and residents were incredibly proud to be invited by the after their football session on Friday to help celebrate the inspirational Margaret Aspinall’s 80th birthday 🎂

It was a really special moment to be part of, celebrating an incredible woman and everything she has done for the families of the 97.

Happy 80th Birthday, Margaret! ❤️

Thank you to the for inviting us and for such a memorable afternoon.

At The Indy, we know recovery isn’t just about housing or training, looking after your mind and body matters too 🌿 ⚽ 🚴 ♂...
01/10/2026

At The Indy, we know recovery isn’t just about housing or training, looking after your mind and body matters too 🌿 ⚽ 🚴 ♂️

That’s why we run activities like walking, cycling, football, canoeing, gardening and more. They help members stay active, build confidence and enjoy time with others in a supportive environment.

Plus, our members help shape what we do, so the programme evolves to suit their interests and needs.

It’s all about helping people rebuild their lives, gain confidence and feel a sense of belonging 💛

A really special visit to The Indy 💛We were pleased to welcome Duncan Shrubsole from St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity, wh...
30/09/2026

A really special visit to The Indy 💛

We were pleased to welcome Duncan Shrubsole from St Martin-in-the-Fields Charity, who came to see our work first-hand and spend time with our team and residents.

Duncan visited our accommodation, calming garden and Indy Pantry & met some of the people who are benefiting from the support and opportunities we provide.

It was brilliant to show him the difference that safe accommodation, support and a welcoming community can make, and to share more about what we’re building here at The Indy. 🌱

A huge thank you to Duncan for taking the time to visit, listen and see our work in action.

We’re proud of what we’re achieving together 💛

❤️ ⚽ What an experience! ⚽ ❤️ Some of our staff, residents, volunteers and partners took part on Kip on The Kop Sleep Ou...
30/09/2026

❤️ ⚽ What an experience! ⚽ ❤️

Some of our staff, residents, volunteers and partners took part on Kip on The Kop Sleep Out, helping raise awareness and support for people experiencing homelessness.

We love seeing our community come together to support another great cause, and we’re proud to have played our part alongside the and

A big thank you to everyone who got involved!

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64-68 Balliol Road, Bootle
Liverpool
L207EJ

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+441513456639

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