Our story

Our story is their story

At Birchwood we provide vital support and accommodation services for vulnerable people at critical points in their lives.

We began our journey working with people facing homelessness in West-Lancashire more than thirty years ago.

Many of the people we work with need support to manage their emotional health and well-being.

In fact, we know that:

75% suffer from anxiety
62% from depression
28 % experience self-harm
65% develop negative coping strategies

In response to these needs we developed a wide range of holistic support services, designed to meet the needs of both young people and adults too.

Over the years we began to expand our work into the local community. We identified that there were significant unmet needs for vulnerable people with mental health issues in the area.

Our services have grown and developed over time, reaching out to more people through our counselling services, mediation services, therapeutic accommodation, dispersed services in the community, support with employment, training and our brilliant Junk Food Cafe, to name but a few.

We aim to work with people in a way that inspires, challenges and encourages our clients at key transition points in their lives.

Our work is never done. We are always keeping our ear to the ground, responding to local need and working with people, partners and the wider community to make a lasting difference.

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Birchwood in the Community swiftly responds to The Coronavirus crisis

Self- isolation doesn't have to mean social isolation - A Birchwood in the Community project providing timely and vital support to extremely vulnerable individuals and families within our local community.
Self Isolation doesn't have to mean social isolation

CORONAVIRUS APPEAL: The majority of the individuals that Birchwood supports are already vulnerable. The impact of the Coronavirus on their lives will no doubt put pressure on fragile communities already experiencing a wide range of health and social problems, having serious implications both short time and long term. Our service aims to reduce this negative impact as much as possible and to send out a clear message that YOU are not alone, and WE are all in this together.
A big THANK YOU to the Rotary Club

People give so generously this time of year
Birchwood Catering

Local & Professional Catering Service

Our story

Why we do, what we do.
Self Isolation doesn't have to mean social isolation

CORONAVIRUS APPEAL: The majority of the individuals that Birchwood supports are already vulnerable. The impact of the Coronavirus on their lives will no doubt put pressure on fragile communities already experiencing a wide range of health and social problems, having serious implications both short time and long term. Our service aims to reduce this negative impact as much as possible and to send out a clear message that YOU are not alone, and WE are all in this together.
Café Birchwood

Café Birchwood is a brilliant place to meet new people, connect with your community and enjoy a delicious three course meal.
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Training and employability

Training and support to help you to find the right role, for you.
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Mental health and wellbeing

We provide accommodation and services for people who need support with their mental health and wellbeing.
Why volunteer

Making a difference through volunteering
Mission, vision, values

At the heart of everything we do..
Birchwood in the Community swiftly responds to The Coronavirus crisis

Self- isolation doesn't have to mean social isolation - A Birchwood in the Community project providing timely and vital support to extremely vulnerable individuals and families within our local community.