WELCOMEFROMJOHENNEY, NUGENTCHIEFEXECUTIVE
WelcometothefirsteditionofTogether
ThisnewmagazinereflectsthesharedambitionandcollectiveeffortthatdrivesNugentforward eachday.Itisanopportunitytocelebratethepeoplewesupport,thededicationofourcolleagues andvolunteers,thestrengthofourpartnerships,andtheimpactwecontinuetomakeacrossthe NorthWest
Inthisedition,wespotlightaccommodation-acoreprioritywithinourImagineOurWorld strategicplan.Safe,stableandhigh-qualityhomesarefundamentaltotransforminglives,and strengtheningouraccommodationofferiskeytohowwesupportchildren,youngpeopleand adultstoflourish WithmyupcomingattendanceatMIPIM,alongsideJohnSimms,ourProperty andCommercialExecutiveDirector,wewillcontinuetochampiontheimportanceofproperty, partnershipandlong-terminvestmentinachievingthisvision
Iamdeeplygratefultooursupporters,donors,partners,volunteersandeveryonewhobelievesin theworkwedo Yourgenerosityandcommitmentmakeitpossibleforustodelivervitalservices, createlife-changingopportunities,andreachmorepeopleacrosstheNorthWest.
Now,in2026,our145thyear,weremainfocusedonensuringthepeoplewesupport,nowandin thefuture,areattheheartofeverydecisionwemake.Thankyoutoourdedicatedcolleagueswho goaboveandbeyondeverydaytosupportotherswhenitmattersmost Together,wewillkeep buildingafuturefullofpossibilityaswecontinuetoImagineOurWorld.
Welookforwardtosharingmorestoriesofimpactandprogresswithyouthroughouttheyear,with futureeditionsofTogethermagazinecominginJuneandNovember.
IMAGIN OUR WORLD
Nugent’sStrategic Plan2025&Beyon Buildingaworldof opportunity,dignity andhope.
AtNugent,webelieveina everypersonhastheoppo thrive, regardlessofcircu Thatbeliefhasguideduss continuestoinspirethew today.
We’reproudtoshareourstrategicplan: ImagineOurWorld.
Thisplansetsoutourcollectivevisionforthe future,onethatbuildsonourlegacy,responds tothechallengesoftoday,andlooksahead withhopeandpurpose.It’srootedin compassion,collaboration,andthebeliefthat real,lastingchangehappenswhenwework together.
What’sinsidetheplan?
Ourstrategyfocusesonfivekeyprioritiesthat willguideourworkintothefuture:
Accommodation:Providingsafespacesfor thoseinneed
Employability:Empoweringpeoplewiththe skillsandresourcestosecuremeaningful employment
Theseprioritiesarebuiltonthestrengthofour people,ourteams,ourpartners,andthe individualswhoinspireuseveryday.
‘ImagineOurWorldismorethana document,it’sasharedcommitment. Itreflectsthepassionanddedication oftheNugentteamandthehopesof thecommunitieswesupport.Together, wecancreateafuturefilledwith possibility,dignity,andjoy.’
JoHenney,ChiefExecutive,Nugent thatbreakcyclesofadversityandhelppeople thrive.
Weknowwecan’tdothisalone Whether you’resomeonewesupport,acolleague, apartnerorganisation,adonorora supporter,you’repartofthejourney.
Weinviteyoutoexploretheplanandwalk withusasweimagine,shape,andbuilda worldfilledwithpossibility,together.
ToviewNugent’sStrategicPlan,scan theQRcodeorvisit:wearenugentorg/ imagine-our-world-strategic-plan
Between 2017/18 and 2023/24, rough sleeping in Liverpool increased by 141%
Care leavers in the North West face some of the highest homelessness rates in the country, with assessed as homeless 14%of18-20 yearolds
Over a third (35%) of all children in the North West are living in what is called ‘relative poverty’, after the cost of housing is considered - which is higher than the national average standing at 31%
FATHERJAMES NUGENT
1822-1905
Alegacyofcompassion thatshapedLiverpool, andcontinuestoshape Nugenttoday
FatherJamesNugentwasbornon3rdMarch 1822inHunterStreet,Liverpool,atatimewhen thecitywasrapidlytransforming.Oncea semi-ruralrivertown,Liverpoolhadbecomea bustlingcentreoftrade,immigration,and emigration Withthisgrowthcame widespreadpoverty,overcrowding,andcrime. ThousandsoffamiliesfleeingtheIrishFamine arrivedonlytofindsqualorandstruggle.
Ordainedin1846atSt.Nicholas’Church, Liverpool,FatherNugentbeganhisministryat St.Alban’s,Blackburn,beforemovingtoWigan andeventuallyreturningtohishomeparishof St.Nicholas’in1849.Hisworkquicklyturnedto thecity’smostvulnerable;homelesschildren, theimprisoned,andfamilieslivinginextreme hardship
For22yearsasChaplainatWaltonGaol, FatherNugentstudiedthecausesofcrime, believinginaddressingitsrootsratherthanits consequences.Hefamouslysaid:
“Thereisnomorepracticalschoolto studymankindthanwithinthewallsof aprison.”
In1854,hecalledameetingatLiverpoolTown Hallwithleadingcitizensandchurchmen, urgingthemto“Savetheboy”;acampaignto protectchildrenlivingonthestreets Helater expandedthisto“Savethechild”,coiningthe phrase“Nobody’sChildren”forthosewithouta home,family,orhope.
PracticalCompassioninAction
FatherNugentbelievedchangehadtobe practical.Hisworkfocusedoneducation, employment,emigration,andopportunity.
Education:HebuiltLiverpool’sfirstCatholic schoolonRodneyStreet,statingthat educationoffered“anincalculable
advantage”towardsanhone Employment:Hepurchased Shiptoteachboysseamans discipline.
Emigration:From1870,hehe beginnewlivesinCanadaan States.
Community&Wellbeing:He freeentertainmentandsocia steerpeopleawayfromalco
thestatueinSt.John’sGardenstohonourhis life’swork Hewascelebratedduringhislifetime, marking50yearsinthepriesthoodin1896,and receivingaportraitpresentationatSt.George’s Hallin1897.WhenhepassedawayinJune1905, thousandslinedthestreetsofLiverpoolasflags flewathalf-mastintribute.
In1902,FatherNugentlaunchedtheGood ShepherdAppealCollection,invitingthe peopleofLiverpooltosupportthecity’smost vulnerablethroughgenerosityand compassion Morethanacenturylater,the GoodShepherdAppealcontinuestoday, standingasoneofthemostenduring examplesofhisbeliefthatcommunities workingtogethercanchangelives
Today,FatherNugent’slegacylivesonthrough Nugent.
Ourstrategicplan,ImagineOurWorld,reflects thesamevaluesofcompassion,dignity,and justicethatguidedhiswork.Ourvision, “Together,providealifelongpathwayofsupport forindividualsandcommunitiesinneed”, mirrorshislifelongcommitmenttoprotecting thevulnerableandcreatingopportunity
Fromearlyinterventiontolifelongcare,from communitysupporttosafeguardingthemostat risk,wecontinuetocarryforwardFather Nugent’svisionacrosstheLiverpoolCityRegion andbeyond
TofindoutmoreaboutNugent’shistoryand FatherJamesNugent,visit: wearenugentorg/wpcontent/uploads/2025/12/Father-JamesNugent-3pdf
AspartofNugent’snewImagineOur Worldstrategy,accommodation playsavitalroleinsupporting peopleontheirlifepathways.
JoHenney,ChiefExecutiveofNugent,spoke withJohnSimms,ExecutiveDirectorofProperty, abouthowhigh-qualityaccommodation underpinssafety,stability,andopportunity.
children’shomesinthecountry.Eachsettingis designedtoprovideasafe,high-quality environmenttailoredtotheneedsofthosewholive there
Jo:Whyisaccommodationsocentraltoournew strategicplan?
John:Accommodationprovidesthefoundationfor everythingelse.Asafe,secure,high-standardhome givespeoplethestabilitytheyneedtofocuson improvingtheirqualityoflife,accessingeducation, buildingemployabilityskills,andcreatingpositive memories Withoutthatsecurebase,itbecomes muchharderforpeopletomoveforward Our strategyrecognisesaccommodationasthe launchpadthatenablespeopletothrive.
Jo:John,canyoustartbygivingusanoverviewof Nugent’saccommodationservices?
John:AtNugent,weprovideawiderangeof accommodationservicesacrossbothadultand children’scare.Wemanageseveralresidential properties,manyofwhicharespecialistinnature. Forexample,StJoseph’sinAigburthsupports peoplewithacquiredbraininjuries,requiringavery specificlevelofaccessibilityanddesign.Wealso operateLimeHouse,anelderlyresidentialhome, andMargaretRoperHouse,whichsupportsadults withmentalhealthneeds.Onthechildren’sside, wehaveLimeGroveCottage,aregistered children’shome,andMarydale,oneofonly12 secure
Jo:Howdowemakesureouraccommodation supportspeople’sfulljourney,notjusttheir immediatehousingneeds?
John:Whenweacquireordevelopnewproperties, wealwaysconsiderhowpeoplewillliveinthemand whatsupportthey’llneed.Forexample,werecently developedahigh-qualitysharedlivinghomefor careleavers.Someyoungpeoplearereadytolive independentlystraightaway,butothersbenefit frompeersupportandamoregradualtransition Sharedlivingcanreduceisolationandprovidea supportiveenvironmentastheybuildconfidence andindependence Everypropertyisdesignedwith purpose,ensuringitsupportstheindividual’s pathwayandlong-termgoals.
Jo:Whatdoesanaccommodationjourneylooklike fromchildren’sservicesthroughtoindependent living?
John:Inchildren’shomes,weaimtocreatea spacethatfeelslikearealhome,notaninstitution
Thesize,layout,andenvironmentarecarefully consideredtomakeyoungpeoplefeelsafeand settled
Asyoungpeoplemoveintocareleaving,some chooseindependentliving,whileothersbenefit fromsharedaccommodationwithcontinued support.Thesehomesaredesignedtobehigh quality,withprivaterooms,sharedlivingspaces, andmodernfacilities
Theultimategoalisforindividualstomoveinto theirownindependentaccommodationwhen they’reready,supportedbytheskills,confidence, andopportunitiesthey’vegainedalongtheway.
Jo:Dopeopleneedtohavebeenincaretoaccess Nugent’saccommodation?
John:Notatall.Wesupportpeoplethroughmany differentpathways Forexample,we’redeveloping accommodationinSeftonthatwillsupportpeople affectedbydomesticabuse,helpingthemrebuild theirlivesandliveindependentlyagain Ouraimistomeettheneedsofthecommunities weserve,notlimitsupporttoonespecificgroup.
Jo:Whyissupportedaccommodationmore importantthanever?
John:We’recurrentlyfacinganationalhousing crisis,withasignificantshortageofhomes
Nugentisintheprocessofbecomingaregistered housingprovidersowecanhelpaddressthisneed WhatmakesNugentdifferentisourfocuson peoplewhorequirespecialistsupport These individualscansometimesbeoverlookedwhen housingisallocatedquicklytomeettargets.We wanttoensurethatpeoplewithcomplexneeds stillhaveaccesstosafe,suitable,andsupported accommodation
Jo:Howimportantarepartnershipswith developersandlocalauthorities?
John:They’reessential.Wecan’tachieveourgoals alone.Byworkingwithdevelopers,wecanprovide supportedhousingwithinnewcommunitiesand contributetomeaningfulplacemaking. Thisensuresthatdevelopmentsincludetheright mixofhomesandservices,creatingstronger,more inclusivecommunitieswherepeoplecantruly thrive.
Jo:Anyfinalthoughtsonwhat’snextforNugent’s accommodationstrategy?
John:Aswegrow,we’recommittedtomaintaining thehighstandardsofourexistingpropertieswhile expandingourcapacitytosupportmorepeople Ourfocusisonquality,sustainability,andensuring everypersonwesupporthasaccesstoasafe homethathelpsthemmoveforwardwith confidence.
TohearthefullconversationwithJohnand explorehowaccommodationsupportsour ImagineOurWorldstrategy,listentothepodcast: wearenugentorg/imagine-our-world-the-
NUGENT AT MIPIM 2026
InMarch2026,JoHenney,ChiefExecutiveand JohnSimms,Property&CommercialExecutive DirectorwillattendMIPIMinCannes-the internationalpropertyandrealestateeventthat bringstogetherdevelopers,investorsandcivic leadersfromacrosstheUKandbeyond.
Ourattendancereflectsakeystrategicpriority: strengtheningourhousingpathwaytoensure long-termsustainabilityandgreaterstabilityfor thepeoplewesupportacrosstheNorthWest, withambitionstoexpandourimpactacrossthe region
MovingTowardsRegisteredProviderStatus Nugentisprogressingtowardsbecominga RegisteredProviderin2026,asignificant milestoneinourdevelopment.
Achievingthisstatuswillstrengthenourabilityto deliveraffordablehomes,enhanceourfinancial resilienceandsupportthedevelopmentof pathwaypropertiesthatprovidesafe,secure accommodationforchildren,youngpeopleand adultsinourcare
SupportingtheNorthWest’sRegeneration Ambitions
AcrosstheNorthWest,thereisastrongpolicy focusoninclusivegrowth,affordablehousing delivery,brownfieldregenerationand embeddingsocialvalueintodevelopment. Frommajorcity-regioninvestment frameworkstolocalregeneration masterplans,theemphasisisclear: developmentmustcreateopportunity,tackle inequalityandstrengthencommunities.
Ourhousingambitionsaligncloselywiththese priorities ByengagingatMIPIM,weare seekingpartnershipswithsociallyresponsible developersandinvestorswhosharea commitmenttodeliveringhigh-quality, sustainablehomesalongsidemeasurable socialimpact
BuildingHomesThatSupportFutures Safe,stablehousingisfundamentalto independenceandwellbeing.Acrossour children’sservices,supportedlivingand youngadults’accommodation,weseefirsthandhowtherighthomecantransformlife chances.
ByaligningwiththeNorthWest’swider regenerationandsocialvalueagenda,weare layingthefoundationsforhomesthatdo morethanprovideshelter-theycreate stability,opportunityandbrighterfuturesfor thecommunitieswesupport.
TohearfromJoandJohnatMIPIM 2025onwhatMIPIMmeansforNugent visit:youtu.be/NEw_zeoiPho
AYEAROF IMPACT, COMMUNITY AND AMBITION: REFLECTING ONNUGENT IN2025
Aswelookbackon2025,it’sclearthatit hasbeenayeardefinedbycourage, compassionandconnectionacross Nugent’sservices,supportersand communities.
FromtheicyextremesoftheNugentArctic Challengetothepowerfulsolidarityshown duringSleepOutwithNugent,ourfundraisers, partnersandsupporterswentaboveand beyondtohelpuscontinuechanginglives. Thesemomentswerematchedby meaningfulopportunitiestoreflectandgive thanksthroughtheGoodShepherdAppeal, GoodShepherdMass,ChristmasMass,and LightUpaLifeserviceatLiverpool MetropolitanCathedral.
Wealsomadetimetocelebrate.The iACCORDAwardshonouredthededication andvaluesofourincrediblecolleagues,
whileeventssuchastheAintreeHalloween FamilyFunDayandtheNugentGala2025 broughtpeopletogetherincelebrationof generosity,communityandsharedpurpose.
2025wasalsoalandmarkyearforgrowthand innovationacrossNugent Weproudly launchedournewstrategicplan,ImagineOur World,settingoutaboldandambitiousvision forthefuture.Thiswassupportedbythe openingofnewyoungadults’homesatThe Orchards,SFXandHartingtonRoad,expanding ourreachandstrengtheningthesupport available.
Addinganewplatformtoshareourimpact, welaunchedtheImagineOurWorldpodcast, givingavoicetothepeople,storiesand experiencesattheheartofNugent’swork
Oneoftheyear’sstandoutmomentscame whenNugentwasnamedEmployerofthe Yearatthe2025CityofLiverpoolBusiness Awards,aproudrecognitionofourpeople,our cultureandourcommitmenttodoingthings therightway.
Noneofthiswouldbepossiblewithoutthe continuedsupportofourpartners,donors, volunteersandwidercommunity.Yourbelief inourmissionenablesustoempower communities,improvelifechancesand transformliveseveryday.
WorkWithUsin2026
Aswemovethrough2026,wearekeento continuebuildingstrongrelationshipswith partnerswhoshareourvaluesandambition Fromfundraisingandchallengeeventsand sponsorshiptolonger-term
partnershipsandourPathwayAlliance,there aremanywaysorganisationscanwork alongsideNugenttomakeameaningful difference.
Wealsohaveexcitingopportunitiesahead, includingourWadiRumChallengein2027, offeringauniquewayforcorporateteamsto getinvolved,buildconnectionsandsupport life-changingwork.
Ifyourorganisationwouldliketoexplore partneringwithNugentin2026andbeyond, we’dlovetohearfromyou!
Tofindoutmorevisit: wearenugent.org/support-us/corporatepartnerships/
ToviewNugent’sYearinReview2025 visit:youtube/IvVosFxF5xI
FRESHNEWLOOK
St.Joseph’sCareHomenowhasavibrantnew garden,thankstothegenerosityandhard workofthelandscapingteamfromAintree andTheJockeyClub.Onceanunusedspace, it’snowawelcomingareaforresidents, families,andstafftorelax,socialise,andenjoy nature.
KeithWilde,Nugent’sExecutiveDirectorof Pathways,said:
“Outdoorspacesplaysuchanimportantrole inwellbeing.Thisgardenwillgivethepeople wesupportatSt Joseph’sasafeandpeaceful placetounwind We’reincrediblygratefulto AintreeandTheJockeyClubformakingthis possible”
DickonWhite,Aintree&NorthWestRegional DirectoratTheJockeyClub,added: “Supportinglocalcausesiskeytowhatwedo,
Therevitalisedgardenfeaturesnewplantin seatingareas,andaccessiblepathways,he topromotebothrelaxationandconnection Joseph’sprovidesspecialistsupportforpeo withacquiredbraininjuries,offeringpersona careandrehabilitation
Thisprojecthighlightsthepowerofpartners makealastingdifferenceinpeople’slives
JOHN-PAULDENNIS
Atrusteeforover12years, John-Paulbringsextensive legalexpertisetosupport stronggovernanceandensure thepeoplewesupportreceive fair,compassionate, community-focusedcare ChairofTrustee
CANONMICHAEL FITZSIMONS
Atrusteeforover10years, Michaelisapriestand EpiscopalVicarforEducationin theArchdioceseofLiverpool Hebringsvaluableexperience infaith,education,andsocial caretosupportNugent’s mission.
ANDREWALLEN Trustee&Chairof Governance&Risk Committee
AndrewhassupportedNugent formanyyearsandbringsover 20years’experienceasaNonExecutiveDirector,helpingdrive lastingchangeforvulnerable peopleacrosstheregion
CRAIGSTEWART Trustee
Craig,supportedbyNugentas achild,nowbringshislived experienceasatrusteetohelp shapeethical,sustainablecare forchildrenandyoungpeople
ANDREWNORMAN
Trustee
Andrew,aChartered Accountantwithextensive experienceinhousing, partnerships,andfinance, bringshisexpertisetoNugent’s governanceandfinancial oversight,helpingstrengthen servicesacrosstheLiverpool community.
REVERENDDEACON PAULROONEY
Trustee&Archbishop's Appointee
Apermanentdeaconandsenior academic,Paulbringsexpertisein educationandgovernance, supportingNugent’smissionof compassionate,communityfocusedcare.
WENDYBOWYER LeadTrusteefor Safeguarding
Wendy,DeputyCEOandFE collegeprincipal,bringsextensive safeguardingexperienceto supportsafe,person-centred servicesforthemostvulnerable.
VICTORIABROWN Trustee
VictoriaisanIndependent Trustee,aCharteredCIPD Fellow,andManagingDirector ofHPCLtd.ShebringsseniorHR andgovernanceexpertise, advisingNugentonworkforce strategy,organisational development,andfosteringa compassionateculture.
JONATHANOLIVER TreasurerTrustee&Chair ofFinance&Investments Committee
Tofindoutmoreaboutour NugentTrusteesand LeadershipTeam,visit: wearenugent.org/aboutus/#meet-our-leaders
MAKINGA DIFFERENCE EVERYDAY
FROMRELIEFSUPPORT
WORKERTO EXECUTIVEDIRECTOR KEITHWILDE
MeetoneofNugent’sdedicatedleaders, KeithWilde,whohasbuiltanincredible careerinsocialcare.
StartingasaReliefSupportWorkerin2009, Keith’scommitmentandpassionfor supportingothershavedrivenhisprogression throughmultipleroles,includinghiscurrent positionasExecutiveDirectorofPathways.His storyisoneofperseverance,growth,anda deepdedicationtomakingameaningful impactinthelivesofothers
Whatmotivatedyoutopursueacareerin thissector?
Ifelluponitbyaccident,whenIwasaclub stewardIhadacustomerwhowouldcomein regular Hewouldstandattheendofthebar anddiscusshismentalhealthwithme,hefelt Iwasagoodlistenerandwouldofferhim advice.HerecommendedIapplytogoand workatthedropincentreheattendedand therestishistorysotosay.
Whatpersonalorprofessionalgrowthhave youexperiencedinyourtimeatNugent? Istillfeelthateverydayisaschoolday.Ilearn somethingneweverydayandthatcanbe bothpersonallyandprofessionally,soIfeel thatIamconstantlygrowingandevolving
IlearnalotfromotherpeopleandIwould liketothinkthattheylearnfromme.
Whatarethemostrewardingaspectsof yourrole?
Positiveoutcomesforpeople,seeing peopleprogressandmoveon Oneofthe biggestthingsIhaveexperiencedhas beentwoofouradultsinsupportedliving meetattheservice,engageandget married Thisisaveryrareandunheardof occasion,butshouldbecelebrated.
Whatwouldyousaytosomeone consideringacareerinresidentialcare? Ifyoudemonstratetherightvalueswecan supportyouinlearninganddeveloping withtherightskills.
Toexplorerewardingcareer opportunities,visitourwebsite andstartyourjourneywith Nugenttoday: wearenugent.org/careers
MARYDALEGETS OUTSTANDING
MarydaleLodgehasbeenrated‘Outstanding’ byOfsted,afantasticrecognitionofthesafe, nurturingandsupportiveenvironmentcreated bytheteameveryday.
Thisresultreflectsthehighstandardsat Marydaleandthepositiveexperiencesand outcomesforthechildrenwholivethere.It’sa testamenttothededication,professionalism andcompassionofeveryoneinvolved
RegisteredManagerMeganFostersaid:
“IamincrediblyproudofMarydaleandthe outstandingjudgementweachievedinour recentOfstedinspection.Thisrecognition reflectstheunwaveringdedication, compassion,andexpertiseofourentireteam. Mostimportantly,itcelebratestheexceptional outcomesourchildrencontinuetoachieve. Theirprogress,resilience,andday-to-day successesareattheheartofeverythingwe do,andIamhonouredtoleadaservicethat supportsthemtothrive.”
AhugecongratulationstothewholeMarydale Lodgeteam,thisissomethingtobeincredibly proudof.
LOOKINGFORA CAREERTHATMAKES ADIFFERENCE?
AtNugent,wehavearangeofopportunities thathelpmakeadifferenceineverydaylives acrosstheNorthWest.
Since1881,Nugenthasbeendelivering servicesthattrulymakeadifferencetothe livesofchildren,youngpeople,adults,and thecommunitieswesupportthroughour carehomesandcommunitysupportservices.
Toseeourcurrentvacanciesandhowyou canjoinourteam,scantheQRcodeor visitourwebsitebelow.
hr@wearenugent.org
wearenugent.org/careers
OurFutureNowhasbeencreatedto focusonprovidingsupportacross theNorthWest,wheneverand whereverit’smostneeded.
EnhancingCommunity Engagement
Wewillincreasecommunity engagement,throughshorter terminterventions,that complementexisting,long-term servicesacrossNugent.
DevelopNew Services/Provisions
Wewillgrowandscale servicesacrossthefive strategicpriorities.
VolunteerInvolvementand Experience
Wewillenhancevolunteer involvement,ensuringthat volunteershaveameaningful, rewardingexperiencethat driveslong-termengagement.
WHATISOUR FUTURENOW?
Werecognisetherearebarriersand challengesthatmanyinour communities'faceandweatNugent wanttobreakdownthosebarriersand meetthosechallenges
Outofourdesiretomakeadifference, OurFutureNowwasborn.Wewilllookfor opportunitiestoprovideindividualsand communitieswithappropriateresources, andsupportnetworksvitaltoachieving stabilityandpersonalgrowth.
Thelatestfiguresaboutlifeacrossthe LiverpoolCityRegionmakefortough reading Lifeexpectancyacrossour regionis2yearslowerthantheaverage acrossEngland,athirdofallour neighbourhoodsareinthe10%most deprivednationallyandnearlyathirdof allresidentsexperiencelong-termhealth conditions Butweknowthatthese statisticsonlytellpartofthestory,wesee thevaluableworkbeingcarriedoutevery daytoensureourfamilies,friendsand neighbourshaveaccesstothebest opportunitiesandsupport
OurFutureNowwillcontinuethisvaluable workandbringNugent'svisionof providingalifelongpathwayofsupport tothosewhoneedit Wewillpartnerwith othercharitiesandcommunitygroups, schoolsandparishestodelivereffective waystosupportthoseinneed.
Wecanonlydothisimportantwork withyourhelpandsupport Ifyou’dlike togetinvolvedinourwork,whetheryou wanttoholdafundraisingevent, volunteerinourpantryorservicesor donatesomegoodstoourshop,your supportwillhelpNugentandOurFuture Nowtoachievegreatthings.
OurFuturenowoffersarangeof services,eachdesignedwithcare andexpertise.Whetherit’sthrough ourfamilysupportprogrammesor educationalopportunities,we’re heretoempoweranduplift.
FOODPANTRY
CARITAS
ScantheQRcodeto findoutmoreabout OurFutureNow
DEAFANDSIGN COMMUNITYSERVICE
CHARITYSHOP
OUR FUTURE NOW InAction
NugentPantry
NugentFoodPantryhasbeenrunningforthree yearsandopenseveryTuesdayfrom1–3pm Based atStAnne’sChurchinEdgeHill,thePantryisopen toeveryoneinourcommunity.Webelieve everyonedeservesequalaccesstogood,nutritious food,whichiswhythere’snoneedtoshowproofof incomeoremployment,ourdoorsareopentoall, everyweek
Alongsidefoodprovision,thePantryoffersa relaxedandinformalmeetingplacewherepeople feelsafe,welcomedandvalued Visitorscanenjoy acuppa,sometimesasliceofcake,andtakethe timetogettoknoweachotherandtheir neighbours.Onanaverageweek,weprovidefood toaround43people
ThePantryoperatesonamembershipbasis,with memberspayingasmallweeklyfee-currently£5 -andinreturnselectingatleast10itemsoffood. TheNugentFoodPantryisafast-pacedand welcomingenvironment,withmanypeople comingthroughourdoorseachweek
Wearealwaysgratefulfordonationstohelpkeep thePantryrunning.Ifyouoryourorganisation couldsupporttheNugentFoodPantrybyholdinga fooddriveatworkorschool,pleasedon’thesitate togetintouchatfundraising@wearenugentorg Tofindoutmore,visit wearenugent.org/services/communityservices/food-pantry
visitstothe Pantrysince thestartof2025
565
totalnumberof peoplesupported thisyear including 127 children
Currently approvedmembers whoshopona regularbasis
Averagefamily foodshopat Pantrywould retailaround ina supermarket
That’sanaverage savingof £27 eachshopor £300+ perhousehold over12 pantryshops
Approx savingstothe shoppersinthe L7area
CELEBRATINGOUR VOLUNTEERS
MeetMary&Frank:TheHeartof OurNugentPantry
MeetMaryandFrank,twoofouramazing volunteerswhohavebeenpartofNugent’s PantryatStAnne’sChurchsinceitopenedin November2021.
EveryTuesday,theyhelpsetupthespace, welcomepantrymembers,andofferfriendly guidanceandsupportaspeopledotheir shopping They’realwaysreadywithawarm smile,ahelpfulsuggestion,andoften,agood chattoo!
Overtime,they’vebecomeafamiliarand trustedpartoftheweekformanyofour regularmembers,buildingfriendshipsanda truesenseofcommunity
VolunteerslikeMaryandFrankareatthe heartofwhatwedo,creatingnotjustaccess tofood,butaplaceofdignity,connection andsupport.
OurNugentPantrycouldnot operatewithoutourvolunteers, andwearehugelygratefulto allourvolunteerswhoeach weekchoosetosupportour work.Byvolunteeringyour time,youwillbehelping NugentPantryprovidefoodto thosewhoneeditinourcity.
HiI’mLornaMasih,Volunteer CoordinatorforNugent.Ihaveworked forNugentsince2019 Myrolefocuseson recruiting,trainingandsupportingnew volunteerstohelpwithinNugentservices andwithinthewidercommunity.
Myfavouritepartabout myroleismeetingpeople andseeinghownew volunteersdevelopand growinconfidence withintheirNugent volunteerroles.
AmassivethankyoutoGleeds,Nugentvolunteers andthestudentsfromLiverpoolJohnMoores UniversityfortheirfantasticsupportinDecember.
EachyearNugentreceivesdonationsoftoysto distributetochildrenandfamilieswhomight struggletogiveorreceivetoysatChristmas This yearwereceivedhundredsoftoysfromour supportersacrossparishes,schoolsandcompanies andbusinesses.
Theygenerouslygavetheirtimetohelpsortthrough ourToyAppealdonations,ensuringeverythingwas readytobesharedwithschoolsacrossourlocal communities,helpingtospreadalittleChristmas magictochildrenandfamilieswhoneeditmost.
Lastyear,Nugentdistributedalmost800toysacross 26schools Inaddition,wehavealsobeenableto handouttoystofamilieslivinginhostelsandthose atriskofhomelessness.Asaresult,in2025over400 childrenreceivedpresentsviaNugent.
THEDIFFERENCEABEFRIENDERMAKES
TheVolunteerBefrienderroleplaysavitalpart withinNugent,givingthepeoplewesupportthe opportunitytomeetnewpeople,share interests,buildconfidenceandformmeaningful friendships.
Designedtobeflexible,therolecanfitaround everydaylife Kayleebalanceshervolunteering alongsideworkandfamilycommitments, showingthatit’spossibletomakeareal differenceevenwithabusyschedule.Shehas beenaVolunteerBefrienderfornearlytwo years.
“IreallyenjoyspendingtimewithSue,we havehadsometripstoSouthportand hadsomelovelylunchestogether!
SuetriedGreekfoodforthefirsttimeat SouthportFoodMarketwiththehopeof tryingMexicanfoodnexttime”
Kaylee,Volunteer,MargaretRoperHouse
AhugethankyoutoTheArchdioceseof Liverpoolfortheirincrediblegenerosityand continuedsupport
OvertheChristmasperiod,£600wasraised throughrafflesandcollections,andafurther £500wasgenerouslydonatedbythe ParishesofStColumbaandStJohnFisher throughtheirChristmascollections
TheseamazingdonationswillhelpNugent continuetosupportpeopleandcommunities acrossourregion.Wearesogratefulto everyonewhodonated,organised,andtook part
Thankyouformakingarealdifference
BECOMEANUGENTVOLUNTEER
VolunteeringwithNugentcanmakealife-changingdifferencefor thosemostvulnerableinourcommunitywhilealsoenrichingyour ownlifebyusingyourtime,skillsandexperiencetohelpothers
Ifyouwouldliketofindoutmore,pleasespeakwithLornaMasih, VolunteerCoordinator,shecanbecontactedviaemail: volunteers@wearenugent.org,orvisit wearenugent.org/support-us/volunteering/
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MarydaleLodgeReceivesJosephineButlerMemorialTrustAward
MarydaleLodgehasbeenhonouredwithaJosephine ButlerMemorialTrustAward,aremarkablerecognition oftheteam’sdedicationtosupportingchildrenwho haveexperiencedtraumaandhelpingthemfindtheir voice.
Thisisn’tthefirsttimeMarydalehasbeenrecognised inthisway,theywerealsoawardedthishonouraround 11yearsago,showingtheirsustainedcommitmentto empoweringyoungpeople.
TheJosephineButlerMemorialTrustAwardcelebrates workthatreflectsthelegacyofJosephineButler,a campaignerforjustice,dignity,andsupportfor childrenandyoungpeoplefacingadversity Marydale Lodge’sapproachtocompassionatesupportand advocacytrulyembodiesthisspirit
PleasejoinusincongratulatingtheMarydaleLodge teamonthisincredibleachievement,andin recognisingthepowerfulimpactoftheirwork.
FinancialWellbeingEventaSuccess
OurFinancialWellbeingeventwasafantastic opportunityforthepeoplewesupportfrom bothTheOrchardsandWadhamRoadto cometogetherandlearnpracticalmoney skills.
Topicscoveredincludedeffectivebudgeting, scamandfraudawareness,and understandingpersonalspendinghabits Attendeessharedtheirexperiences, discussinghowtherisingcostofhobbiesand dailyexpensesaffectsthem,andexplored waystomanageprioritybillsandindividual outgoings.
Itwasinspiringtoseeeveryoneengaging openly,sharingideas,andsupportingeach othertobuildstrongerfinancialconfidence.
We’repleasedtosharethatweareappointingPIBEmployeeBenefitsasourpensions advisers.They’llhelpusstrengthenhowwemanageandoverseeourpensionscheme, andthey’llalsosupportcolleaguesdirectly
Whatthismeansforyou:
PIBwillhelpusruntheschemesmoothlyandstayuptodatewithpensionrules
They’llofferannualpensionclinics,includingpresentationsandoptional1:1sessions foranyonewhowantsguidance
They’llcarryoutanannualreviewoftheschemetomakesureeverythingcontinues toworkwellforcolleagues.
We’llsharemoreinformationaswemovethroughtheprocess,butthispartnershipwill givecolleaguesclearersupportandabetteroverallexperiencewiththepension scheme.
SharePointNewsisavailabletoallcolleaguesandcanbefoundatthetopofyour homepagewhenyouvisitSharePoint.It’syourgo-tospaceforkeyupdates,service news,andimportantorganisationalinformation.Clickonthenewsitemsbelowto visitsomeofourrecentSharePointNewspages
EventreportingiscoveredintheGovernance,Risk,Assurance andImprovementPolicy.Onpage25,you’llfindahelpfulflow showing:
Thetypesofoccurrencestoreport
Recommendedriskratings:Critical,High,Moderate,Low ColleaguesshouldusetheEventReportingApptolog incidentsandoccurrences Thisensuresinformationis communicatedquickly,accurately,andconsistentlyacross theorganisation.Thesystemalso:
Notifiestherightpeoplepromptly
Supportstimelyresponsesandfollow‑upactions
Helpsmanageriskeffectively
HowtoRecordanEvent
1Selectoptionsfromthedrop-downmenus
2.Provideyournarrativeincluding: Whathappenedandwhowasinvolved Whathasbeendonesofar(youcanadd updateslater)
Incidents&AccidentsonEclipse
IftheEventinvolvesapersonwesupportand isalsorecordedonEclipse(e.g.,ambulance callafterafall):
1.Toggle‘Yes’toconfirmit’srecordedon Eclipse
2.EnterPERIDandFRMnumbers
3.IfnotyetrecordedonEclipse,returnto updatebeforeclosingtheEvent NeedHelp?
RecordingNames
Nugentcolleagues=Fullname* Personwesupport=Initialsonly *Exception:ForhighlysensitiveEvents (eg,safeguardingallegations againstacolleague),donotinclude names.Instead,provideabrief descriptionandsendfulldetailsto governance@wearenugent.orgfor securestorage High-RiskAlerts
Ifpolice,fireservice,orambulance arecalled,marktheEventas‘High’ risk Thistriggersanautomated alerttotheappropriatepeople.
Astep-by-stepEventReportingGuideisavailableon TheDocumentHub → Information/Resource.
Clickheretoviewtheguide.
Thankyouforhelpinguskeeprecordsaccurateand ensuringthesafetyofeveryonewesupport!
MarketingJobRequestApp
Nugent’sMarketingJobRequestAppissetuptohelp streamlinehowyourequestsupportfromthe MarketingTeam
Fromdesignandsocialmediatocampaignsand events,thisappisnowtheplacetologallmarketing jobs,helpingMarketingmanagerequestsmore efficientlyanddeliverevenbettersupportacrossNugent Youshouldhavetheapponyour laptop,oralternativelyviewtheapphere.
Pleasetakeamomenttoreadourquickguidebeforeusingtheapp.Clickheretoview.
Itincludeswhattolog,whatnottoinclude,andhowtotrackyourjob
Ifyouhaveanyquestionsoraren’tsurewhetheryourtaskbelongsintheapp,justgetin touchwiththeMarketingteam!
Marketingand CommunicationsUpdate ShareYour GoodNews!
Canva Training
Wanttocreateprofessional, on-brandmaterialsforNugent?Contactour MarketingteamandrequesttraininginCanva Basics,perfectforbeginnersoranyonelookingto improvetheirdesignskills
Inthesesessions,you’lllearn: HowtouseNugent’sbrandguidelinesand assetscorrectly Tipsandtricksforcreatingavarietyof designs
Howtomaintainaconsistent,professional look
Waystocollaborateandshareyourwork easily
Whetheryou’renewtoCanvaorjustneeda refresher,theseclasseswillgiveyouthetoolsto designwithconfidence.
Amazingthingsarehappeningacross ourserviceseveryday,andwe’dloveto helpsharethem.
Whetherit’sanachievement,event,or positivemoment,yourstoriescouldbe featuredonoursocialmedia,Together magazine,SharePointNews,orwebsite.
Sendyourgoodnewsstoriesand photosto marketing@wearenugentorg
Pleasemakesurethecorrectconsentis inplacebeforesharinganyphotosor videos. Let’scelebratethegreatwork happeningacrossNugenttogether!
Equality,Diversityand Inclusion
EDICalendarNowAvailableonSharePoint
WearepleasedtoshareourEquity,DiversityandInclusion(EDI)Calendar.
CreatedbyourEDIConsultant,BakareBarley,thecalendarhighlightskeycultural, religious,awarenessandheritagedatesthroughouttheyear.Itisdesignedtosupport greaterunderstanding,respectandinclusionacrossourorganisation,andtohelp teamsplanactivitiesandserviceswithawarenessofdatesthatmaybemeaningful tocolleaguesandthepeoplewesupport.
Weencourageeveryonetoexplorethecalendarandconsiderhowthesedatesmay berelevanttoyourworkandteam.ToviewthecalendaronSharePoint,clickhere.
MARCH
01-St David’sDay
08-InternationalWomen’sDay/ Holi(Hindu)
17-St Patrick’sDay
17-NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek 20-Eid-Ul-Fitr(Muslim)
21-InternationalDayforthe EliminationofRacism/WorldDown SyndromeDay
JUNE
PrideMonth
01-GlobalDayofParents 20-SummerSolstice/ BritishSummerTimeBegins
21-FathersDay 22-UKWindrushDay
OCTOBER
BlackHistoryMonth 08-Diwali(Hinduism,Jainism andSikhism)
10-WorldMentalHealthDay 18-WorldMenopauseDay 25-BritishSummerTimeEnd 31-AllHallowsEve
JULY
APRIL
01-Passover(Jewish) 02-WorldAutismDay 03-GoodFriday(Christian) 05-EasterSunday(Christian) 08-InternationalRomaniDay/ Vesak(Buddhist) 14-Vaisakhi(Sikhism,Hinduism) 23-StGeorge’sDay
SouthAsianHeritageMonth 23-BirthdayofHaile Selassie
MAY
10-Women’sHealthWeek 13-NationalDayforStaffNetworks 16-ArmedForcesDay 17-InternationalDayAgainst Homophobia,Transphobiaand Biphobia
25-AfricanLiberationDay 27-Eid-Al-Adha(Muslims) 28-InternationalDayofActionfor Women’sHealth
AUGUST
12-InternationalYouthDay 17-MarcusGarveyDay 23-Remembranceofthe SlaveTradeanditsAbolition 30-NottingHillCarnival
NOVEMBER 08-ArmisticeDay/Remembrance Sunday
19-InternationalMen’sDay 20-TransgenderDayof Remembrance 24-BirthdayofGuruNanakDev (Sikh) 25-EliminationofViolence AgainstWomen
SEPTEMBER
EastandSoutheastAsian HeritageMonth 11-EthiopianNewYear 20-YomKippur 21-WorldAlzheimer’sDay 27-WorldDayoftheDeaf
DECEMBER
DisabilityHistoryMonth 01-WorldAIDSDay 03-InternationalDayofPersons withDisabilities 04-Chanukah(Jewish) 10-HumanRightsDay 18-InternationalMigrantsDay 22-WinterSolstice 25-ChristmasDay
