A place for joy and connection
Building meaningful relationships where everyone feels seen, valued and part of our community.
A place to remember Joseph
The Joseph Lappin Centre was founded in 2013 in memory of Joseph Lappin, a 16-year-old Army Cadet from Old Swan whose life was tragically taken as an innocent victim of knife crime. We honour Joseph by raising awareness of the devastating impact of knife and gang culture on victims, perpetrators, families and communities. Through education, we work towards a safer, stronger community for everyone. Each year, we host a football tournament alongside Everton in the Community, Liverpool FC Foundation and Real Men Don't Carry Knives. We also run talks and creative workshops, opening up important conversations with young people. Joseph knew what he wanted to do with his life, so we also honour his strong sense of purpose and ambition by empowering others to find their path, build confidence, and reach their full potential.
Our ambition - Our Mission
To empower individuals to reach their fullest potential.
By providing an accessible and nurturing environment for our community.
We offer stepping stones to new opportunities and experiences while building pride in place so that everyone is inspired to do something with their life.
A place for nourishment
Supporting wellbeing through food, friendship and practical help for local people.
A place for healthier you
Creating opportunities to improve physical and mental health in a welcoming environment.
A place for wellbeing
Providing the right support to help people feel stronger, safer and more confident.
A place for play
Encouraging fun, creativity and learning for children and families in our community.
A place for ambition
Opening pathways to skills, training and personal growth so people can reach their potential.
Volunteers
Our volunteers are the heart and soul of everything we do. From running our food pantry and dementia memory cafe to hosting bingo nights, tending the community garden, and leading knit and natter and shared reading sessions, their dedication makes it all possible. Their warmth, energy, and commitment create a welcoming space where everyone feels valued and connected. We simply couldn't do it without them.
If you're interested in joining our incredible team of volunteers and making a real difference in the community, we'd love to hear from you. Reach out to us at Colleen at communitydevelopment@josephlappincentre.co.uk or call 0151 222 3507 to find out how you can get involved.
Our Team
Kate McCornick
CEO
Colleen Campbell
Community Development Officer
Clare Dowling
Employment Advisor
Laura Glover
Project Assistant
Mark Whittacker
Caretaker
Cliff Draper
Caretaker