Compassion Acts was launched in 2019, building on the foundations of two charities in Southport – Southport Foodbank and the Southport and Formby Churches Debt Centre. We merged both charities to ensure that the scope of our services enable us to better support people, beyond just immediate food access. We wanted to ensure that everyone who left our services was in a better position than when they arrived.
Every person is unique, with their own needs and circumstances. That’s why we provide wrap-around care, tailored to each individual. Our holistic approach focuses on supporting the whole person, not just the immediate needs.
We currently operate out of our hub at the Victoria Centre. This is our HQ for staff, welfare appointments, community room and our food distribution warehouse. Currently our team consists of 11 dedicated staff members and a board of 8 trustees. Plus, we are extremely lucky to have the support of 220+ volunteers. These volunteers are the backbone of our organisation, contributing their time, energy, and passion to ensure that we can make a difference in the lives of people in our community.
As of 2026 our projects pillars include food, money and wellbeing – with all our services fitting within these 3 categories. Our reach extends from Formby all the way to West Lancashire villages, including Banks, Tarleton and Hesketh Bank. Anybody who needs it can access our support for free.
