The one year progress report of the ‘Our Liverpool Refugee and Migration Plan’ has revealed how the city is working to be inclusive for all.
Through the ‘Our Liverpool’ campaign, Liverpool City council is committed to maintaining this identity.
The report covering October 2024 to September 2025 shows how these plans are being cemented in the community.
Liverpool is known for its rich cultural history and diverse population.
Since 2016, Liverpool has welcomed 858 individuals through resettlement programmes. The past year has seen 134 new arrivals.
The campaign worked alongside various partners to provide support on grant-funded projects.
One such project, ‘Refugee Women Connect’, delivered mental health support to over 70 women, as well as providing a yoga service.
The head of Trauma Informed Services for Refugee Women Connect said: “It has been wonderful to exceed our goal and be able to provide support to more women seeking sanctuary in the UK”
“As the campaign continues, we hope to expand our mental health advocacy support. (This) helps women access health services when they are finding it difficult to make appointments.”
Children from asylum and resettlement backgrounds were also given extra resources to help them feel safe in their new school. More training and advice has been given to schools to help counteract misinformation and national tensions that may impact pupils.
Furthermore, the British Red Cross supported 96 young people through safeguarding and social activities, to help integration.
The plan will extend support through new projects, such as specialist law advice which will begin to be offered from 2026 onwards.
Hetty Wood, the Cabinet Member for housing, said: “As we look ahead to the next two years of the plan, our focus is clear: to build on these foundations, strengthen support systems, and ensure that Liverpool remains a city where everyone can belong and thrive.”
The first year of the Our Liverpool campaign is focussed on bringing these plans to light.
In 2026, the campaign will prioritise schemes that will explore a citywide hosting model that will provide short-term accommodation for refugees, and will increase communication for free school meal eligibility.
The full report can be seen here: https://liverpool.gov.uk/media/fwienclh/our-liverpool-plan-progress-report.pdf.
