Support for Southport

Information on the latest support and resources for communities affected by the tragic events of the Summer 2024 in Southport.

Sefton Council | Southport Together

Sefton Council’s dedicated hub provides the latest updates, details and support services available to anyone affected. This hub is managed by the Southport Recovery Team at Sefton Council.

Vist: www.sefton.gov.uk/southport-together

More information on arrangements for marking ‘One Year On’ will be shared this July.

Sefton Council and NHS Cheshire & Merseyside | Southport Together: Support for You

Sefton Council and Sefton Place with NHS Cheshire & Merseyside have pulled together details of wider support services available to anyone affected. Details of support are across a range of different topics, including how to access emotional and psychological support;

Visit: www.sefton.gov.uk/southport-together/support-for-you/

Southport ‘One Year On’ Community and Faith Support:
Venue Details and Opening Times for Tuesday 29 July 2025

Across Southport, there are a number of faith and community venues opening their doors on Tuesday 29 July to provide a safe place for company or to quietly reflection for anybody affected by the events of Summer 2024.

Faith Venues

Venue: Ainsdale Methodist Church
Times: 10am-3pm
Address: Liverpool Road, Ainsdale, PR8 3NQ

Additional information: Quiet reflection and prayer. To access the church, individuals need to come in through the Ainsdale Lunch and Leisure entrance, and make their presence known.


Venue: Canning Road Evangelical Church
Times: 11am-3pm
Address: Canning Road, PR9 7SS

Additional information: Quiet reflection and prayer


Venue: Christ Church
Times: 10.30am-5pm
Address: Lord Street, PR8 1AA

Additional information: Quiet reflection and prayer


Venue: Fernley Road Church
Times: 10am-12.30pm
Address: Fernley Road, PR8 5AU

Additional information: Quiet reflection and prayer


Venue: Holy Family Roman Catholic Church
Times: 10am-5pm
Address: Brompton Road, PR8 6AS

Additional information: Quiet reflection and prayer


Venue: Holy Trinity Church
Times: 10am-8pm, mass on Wednesday 30th July
Address: Hoghton Street, PR9 9DX

Additional information: Quiet reflection and prayer


Venue: Lakeside Church
Times: 11am-12noon, 7-8pm
Address: Fairway, PR9 0LA

Additional information: Quiet reflection and prayer


Venue: Leyland Road Methodist Church
Times: 10am-6pm
Address: Leyland Road, PR9 9JQ

Additional information: Quiet reflection and prayer


Venue: Lord Street West United Church
Times: 9.30am-12.30pm
Address: Lord Street, PR8 2BH

Additional information: Quiet reflection and prayer


Venue: Quaker Meeting House
Times: 10am-2pm
Address: Court Road, PR9 9ER

Additional information: Quiet reflection and prayer


Venue: Salvation Army
Times: 10.30am-2pm
Address: Shakespeare Street, PR8 5AJ

Additional information: Quiet reflection and prayer


Venue: Shoreline Church
Times: 10am-1.30pm
Address: Mornington Road,PR9 0TS

Additional information: Quiet reflection and prayer


Venue: St Cuthbert’s Church
Times: 10am-2pm
Address: Botanic Road, Churchtown, PR9 7NA

Additional information: Prayer and reflection


Venue: St John’s, Ainsdale
Times: 2pm-4pm (Tuesday 29 July) and 10am-midday (Wednesday 30 July)
Address: Liverpool Road, PR8 3NG

Additional information: Quiet reflection and prayer


Venue: St John’s, Birkdale
Times: 8am-7pm
Address: St John’s Road, PR8 4JP

Additional information: Quiet reflection and prayer


Venue: St John’s Church, Crossens
Times: 10am-1pm
Address: Rufford Road, PR9 8JH

Additional information: Prayer and reflection


Venue: St John Stone Roman Catholic Church
Times: 11am-6pm
Address: Sandbrook Way, PR8 3RN

Additional information: Prayer and reflection


Venue: St Marie’s Roman Catholic Church
Times: 10.30am-11.30am and 12.30pm-1pm
Address: Seabank Road, PR9 0EJ

Additional information: Prayer and reflection


Venue: St Philip’s and St Paul’s with Wesley
Times: 10am-8pm
Address: Scarisbrick New Road/ Hampton Road, PR8 6QF

Additional information: Prayer and reflection


Venue: St Stephen’s in the Banks
Times: 4pm-7pm
Address: Church Road, Banks, PR9 8ES

Additional information: Prayer and reflection


Venue: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
Times: 2pm-5pm
Address: Preston New Road/ North Road, PR9 8PP

Additional information: Prayer and reflection


Community Venues

Venue: Ainsdale Lunch and Leisure – Community Café
Times: 10am-2pm
Address: Liverpool Road, Ainsdale, PR8 3NQ

Additional information:  For those wanting company and friendly conversation.


Venue: Birkdale Community Hub and Library
Times: 10am-7pm
Address: Liverpool Road, Birkdale, PR8 4AR

Additional information: For those wanting company or quiet reflection


Venue: Compassion Acts
Times: 10am-2pm
Address: Victoria Centre, 197A Sussex Road, PR8 6DG

Additional information: Refreshments available with a space to talk and trained listeners and signposting available.


Venue: Southport Community Centre
Times: 11am-4pm
Address: Norwood Road, PR8 6HQ

Additional information: Normal activities are also taking place in the centre through the day.


Venue: Woodvale and Ainsdale Community Centre
Times: 9am-12.30pm
Address: Woodvale Centre, Meadow Lane, PR8 3RS

Additional information: Quiet reflection, refreshments available


Venue: Light for Life
Times:  11.30am-12.30pm – Staff and Service Users Only.
Address: Eastbank Street, PR8 1ES

Additional information: Open as usual.


Signposting and Outreach Support

Southport Together Community Support Service is a free outreach initiative set up to help local residents who’ve been affected by events in Summer 2024.

The service offers:

  • – Signposting to local mental health services and emotional support
  • – Information on community groups & help available now
  • – Friendly, confidential conversations

For more information visit: seftoncvs.org.uk/project/southport-community-support

Support for Young People

Kooth can offer free, safe and anonymous support for young people who want someone to understand, advice, or help for a friend.
You can find more about Kooth here.

For more information regarding specific support for young people in Sefton view the Mental Health Snapshot

Sefton in Mind

If you have been affected – directly or indirectly – by the tragic events in Southport, you can find a range of support at www.seftoninmind.org.uk.

The Sefton In Mind pages on mental health support provide information on how to access to a wide range of services in Sefton, including Crisis Support, Specialist Services including bereavement, Support for Men, Support for Women and Someone to Speak to.

Use this link to visit Sefton in Mind

Stop Hate UK

Stop Hate UK are a national organisation supporting people who have witnessed or are affected by hate crime. If you are witnessing a crime taking place, you should report it to the police. Young people can use Stop Hate UK’s Call Hate Out service, which offers advice for people under 18.