Bosco Society

What Bosco Society does

Bosco Society Ltd. is a registered charity (No. 1129588) and company limited by guarantee (No. 06874789) founded in 1983 by Father Michael Booth, a Salesian priest, to address homelessness in Sefton, Merseyside, UK. The charity operates two hostels — Bosco House (opened 1983, refurbished 2008-2009) and Bosco Lodge (opened May 2016, 13 en-suite rooms) — providing supported accommodation for 26 residents at any one time, alongside a nightly Sit-Up Service for up to 10 rough sleepers and a portfolio of Independent Living Move-on flats for residents transitioning out of hostels after roughly 12-month stays.

The organization delivers its service through a community-led, referral-based model. Access is mediated by Sefton Council's Mainstay Gateway assessment system, with priority given to Sefton residents or those with a strong local connection. Programme offerings include the Futures Suite training facilities, a 120x60 ft walled therapeutic garden with beehives, a Walking Club, a Music Project, and a Summer School delivered with Crisis. Bosco Society is part of the Sefton Supported Housing Group consortium alongside Venus, Excel Housing, New Start and Light for Life, holding a 5-year contract (renewed 2020) with Sefton Council.

Revenue derives primarily from statutory funding via the consortium contract and from charitable donations and small trust grants (Help The Homeless, John Moores Foundation, Tesco Bags of Help, Peel Ports, Ace Regenerus, Maricourt School and others). Services are free to eligible residents. The organization is governed by a board of trustees chaired by Mhairi Doyle MBE, with Peter Dowd MP as patron, and operates with approximately 10 employees. There is no proprietary technology stack; operations rely on direct service delivery, partner-agency coordination, and in-person key-worker support.

Name

Bosco Society

Legal name

Bosco Society Ltd.

Website

https://boscosociety.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bosco Society is a UK registered charity providing supported accommodation for 26 homeless residents across two hostels in Bootle/Sefton, a nightly sit-up service for rough sleepers, and move-on flats with floating support, funded primarily through a Sefton Council consortium contract and charitable grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Supported Housing and Homelessness Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Temporary Shelters (624221), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

Keywords

• Supported accommodation services
• Homelessness support services
• Rough sleeper shelter
• Independent living support
• Charity housing provision

Headquarters

HQ city

Bootle, Liverpool

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Statutory Funding: Primary funding from Sefton Council through contracted supported housing services delivered as part of Sefton Supported Housing Group consortium. The consortium won a 5-year contract (renewed in 2020) to deliver supported housing to homeless people.
2. Charitable Donations and Trust Funding: Financial support from trusts and individuals including Help The Homeless, Peel Ports, The Ace Regenerus Fund, The Deposit Protection Scheme, The John Moores Foundation, The Henby Trust, The Morgan Foundation, Maricourt School, Margaret Foulds, and other charitable donors.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Bosco Society is a registered charity providing supported accommodation and related recovery services for homeless and vulnerable adults in the Sefton borough of Merseyside. Its core offerings comprise two hostels (Bosco House and Bosco Lodge) with 26 residential places, a portfolio of independent living move-on flats, a nightly sit-up service for up to 10 rough sleepers, and a suite of recovery-oriented programmes (horticultural therapy in the walled garden, the Futures Suite training facility, a Walking Club, a Music Project, and a Summer School). Services are delivered free of charge to residents and are funded by a Sefton Council statutory contract and charitable donations and grants.

Product overview

Bosco Society provides supported accommodation for homeless individuals through two hostels (Bosco House and Bosco Lodge), offering 26 residential places plus Independent Living Move-on Flats for those transitioning to independent living. The organization operates The Sit-Up Service for rough sleepers nightly, and provides therapeutic and recreational programs including The Garden/Bosco Garden Project (horticultural therapy), The Walking Club, Summer School, and Music Project. The Futures Suite offers training facilities for residents. Services are delivered through the Sefton Supported Housing Group consortium with partner agencies including Sefton Council.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bosco House A supported accommodation hostel providing 24/7 residential places, key-worker support, and access to recovery, education, and horticultural programmes for adults experiencing homelessness with complex needs in the Sefton area. Residents typically stay for around 12 months before moving on to independent living.
• Bosco Lodge A 13-room supported accommodation hostel with en-suite bathrooms, one ground-floor disabled-access room, resident kitchens, laundry, TV/computer lounge, meeting room, CCTV throughout, and on-site offices, for adults experiencing homelessness in the Sefton area.
• Independent Living Move-on Flats
• The Sit-Up Service

Quantifiable outcome

• Supports 26 residents at hostels plus 10 rough sleepers nightly
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sefton Supported Housing Group (SSHG) ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015In early 2015, Bosco joined with Venus, Excel Housing, New Start (and Light for Life joined in 2022) to form Sefton Supported Housing Group. The consortium won a 5-year contract from Sefton Council to deliver supported housing to homeless people, which was renewed in 2020. SSHG provides 39 hostel places and 31 fully supported dispersed tenancies plus Sit-Up Service for up to 15 individuals.
• Sefton CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSefton Council is the primary statutory funder and contracting authority. Awarded the 5-year supported housing contract (renewed 2020) to Sefton Supported Housing Group consortium which includes Bosco Society.
• CrisisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCrisis offers education, training and employment opportunities from creative workshops to formal learning opportunities that lead to qualifications and work - all in a supportive environment at Bosco.
• MerseycareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMerseycare substance misuse service provides drugs and alcohol misuse support services to Bosco residents as part of the comprehensive support network.
• Hugh Baird CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner providing courses such as construction/DIY training. Bosco Society has funded residents' course fees (e.g., £40 for 10-week construction course).
• The Whitechapel CentreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner agency in the homelessness support network, working with Bosco to provide comprehensive services to homeless individuals.
• Homeless LinkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational homelessness charity providing network support, best practice guidance and sector representation for Bosco Society.
• Sefton CVSminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal infrastructure organization providing support and coordination for voluntary sector in Sefton.
• Sefton@WorkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployment and skills support partner helping Bosco residents access work opportunities.
• Sefton Adult Education Services (SACL)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdult education provider offering learning opportunities for Bosco residents.
• Community Mental Health TeamsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNHS mental health services providing clinical support to residents with mental health needs.
• Prison Services and Probation ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupport services for residents with offending backgrounds, helping with resettlement and reintegration.
• Skills for CareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce development body for adult social care, supporting staff training and development.
• Sefton Carers CentreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupport organization for carers, potentially providing support to family members of residents.
• The Social PartnershipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership organization working on social issues in the community.
• The Homeless GamesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSports and activity program providing engagement opportunities for homeless individuals.
• SAFE ProductionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner agency in the support network for homeless individuals.
• The Independence InitiativesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal organization supporting independence and empowerment.
• Inclusion MattersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization focused on inclusion and accessibility for disadvantaged groups.
• Housing services and providersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of housing providers and services supporting accommodation pathways.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Crisis UK: National homelessness charity providing education, training, and employment programmes — listed as an active partner delivering the Summer School programme at Bosco. Broader national remit with policy, research, and direct service delivery.

Direct peers

• Centrepoint: National UK charity providing supported housing, hostels, and move-on accommodation for young people experiencing homelessness. Directly comparable in operating model (hostels, key workers, progression to independent living), though at much larger national scale.
• Emmaus UK: Federation of UK communities offering supported housing, training, and meaningful work for people who have experienced homelessness. Comparable supported-living/companion model and charity structure.
• Single Homeless Project (SHP): London-based charity running hostels, move-on accommodation, and complex-needs support for single homeless adults. Directly comparable service model and target population.
• St Mungo's: Major UK charity running hostels, recovery housing, and rough-sleeping outreach services for adults experiencing homelessness. Comparable service mix (hostels, complex needs, recovery support) and similar statutory-funding model.
• Cyrenians: Charity providing supported housing, recovery services, and social enterprise programmes for people experiencing homelessness and exclusion. Comparable in model though primarily Scotland/North East England.
• Depaul UK: UK charity providing supported accommodation, hostels, and night-stop services for young people and adults experiencing homelessness. Closely aligned in service model and complex-needs client profile.
• Excel Housing Solutions: Sefton-based supported housing provider and direct member of the Sefton Supported Housing Group consortium alongside Bosco. Provides overlapping hostel and dispersed-tenancy services in the same borough.
• The Whitechapel Centre: Liverpool-based homelessness charity providing supported accommodation, hostels, and move-on services across Merseyside. Explicitly listed as a Bosco partner agency and serves the same rough-sleeping and complex-needs population in the same region.

Others

• Homeless Link: National membership body for homelessness organisations in England — listed as a Bosco partner. Not a direct service provider but provides sector representation, training, and best-practice guidance.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/boscosociety

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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