The Orrell Trust
@orrelltrust.bsky.social
The Orrell Trust is a small grassroots charity in Bootle. We are committed to working to improve our local community to make it a better place to live.
All of our activities are paused now for the festive season. We will be back in January with most activities starting during the week beginning 5 January.
The Jolly Soap Opera Mob restarts on Monday 12 January.
Wishing you a happy and peaceful Christmas and we look forward to seeing you in 2026.
The Jolly Soap Opera Mob restarts on Monday 12 January.
Wishing you a happy and peaceful Christmas and we look forward to seeing you in 2026.
December 19, 2025 at 2:09 PM
All of our activities are paused now for the festive season. We will be back in January with most activities starting during the week beginning 5 January.
The Jolly Soap Opera Mob restarts on Monday 12 January.
Wishing you a happy and peaceful Christmas and we look forward to seeing you in 2026.
The Jolly Soap Opera Mob restarts on Monday 12 January.
Wishing you a happy and peaceful Christmas and we look forward to seeing you in 2026.
Earlier this week the children of Squashie Play took part in a sponsored Super Hero Training Camp to raise vital funds for this wonderful activity.
There is still time to sponsor them here: theorrelltrust.co.uk/superhero/
There is still time to sponsor them here: theorrelltrust.co.uk/superhero/
November 28, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Earlier this week the children of Squashie Play took part in a sponsored Super Hero Training Camp to raise vital funds for this wonderful activity.
There is still time to sponsor them here: theorrelltrust.co.uk/superhero/
There is still time to sponsor them here: theorrelltrust.co.uk/superhero/
Date for your diaries: Our Christmas Fayre is on Saturday 22 November from 11:30am. Join us for artisan crafts, games, tombola, refreshments, and a visit from Fr Christmas himself. 🎅
October 23, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Date for your diaries: Our Christmas Fayre is on Saturday 22 November from 11:30am. Join us for artisan crafts, games, tombola, refreshments, and a visit from Fr Christmas himself. 🎅
Our annual quiz is taking place on Friday 7 November and tickets are available now. Join us for what is always a cracking night.
October 21, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Our annual quiz is taking place on Friday 7 November and tickets are available now. Join us for what is always a cracking night.
A tremendous evening of music tonight courtesy of the Mad Ukes and raising money to support Squashie Play, our weekly play session for under-5s. Thanks to the Mad Ukes for putting on such a fun event for us.
October 17, 2025 at 7:53 PM
A tremendous evening of music tonight courtesy of the Mad Ukes and raising money to support Squashie Play, our weekly play session for under-5s. Thanks to the Mad Ukes for putting on such a fun event for us.
Mad Ukes tickets are selling well. Have you got yours yet?
Friday 17 October at 7:30pm. Tickets available for £6 from the community centre.
It promises to be an incredibly fun evening. Don't miss out!
Friday 17 October at 7:30pm. Tickets available for £6 from the community centre.
It promises to be an incredibly fun evening. Don't miss out!
September 30, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Mad Ukes tickets are selling well. Have you got yours yet?
Friday 17 October at 7:30pm. Tickets available for £6 from the community centre.
It promises to be an incredibly fun evening. Don't miss out!
Friday 17 October at 7:30pm. Tickets available for £6 from the community centre.
It promises to be an incredibly fun evening. Don't miss out!
Other upcoming memory cafés are as follows:
Friday 3 October at St Leonard's
Thursday 9 October at St John & St James
Friday 24 October at St Philip's Church
Thursday 6 November at St Matthew's Church
Friday 14 November at St John & St James
Friday 3 October at St Leonard's
Thursday 9 October at St John & St James
Friday 24 October at St Philip's Church
Thursday 6 November at St Matthew's Church
Friday 14 November at St John & St James
September 24, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Other upcoming memory cafés are as follows:
Friday 3 October at St Leonard's
Thursday 9 October at St John & St James
Friday 24 October at St Philip's Church
Thursday 6 November at St Matthew's Church
Friday 14 November at St John & St James
Friday 3 October at St Leonard's
Thursday 9 October at St John & St James
Friday 24 October at St Philip's Church
Thursday 6 November at St Matthew's Church
Friday 14 November at St John & St James
Unfortunately, due to staff sickness, our memory café due to take place tomorrow at St Philip's church has been cancelled. Apologies.
Our next memory café will now take place on Friday 3 October at St Leonard's Church, Bootle L20 4RW. The session will run from 10:30am - 12noon.
Our next memory café will now take place on Friday 3 October at St Leonard's Church, Bootle L20 4RW. The session will run from 10:30am - 12noon.
September 24, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Unfortunately, due to staff sickness, our memory café due to take place tomorrow at St Philip's church has been cancelled. Apologies.
Our next memory café will now take place on Friday 3 October at St Leonard's Church, Bootle L20 4RW. The session will run from 10:30am - 12noon.
Our next memory café will now take place on Friday 3 October at St Leonard's Church, Bootle L20 4RW. The session will run from 10:30am - 12noon.
Its Wednesday so our Youth Collaborative is on at 5pm.
Taking place every Wednesday during term time the Youth Collaborative is a singer/songwriter collective for children aged 8+
For young people who love to sing, play, write, or get creative. Everyone welcome!
Taking place every Wednesday during term time the Youth Collaborative is a singer/songwriter collective for children aged 8+
For young people who love to sing, play, write, or get creative. Everyone welcome!
September 17, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Its Wednesday so our Youth Collaborative is on at 5pm.
Taking place every Wednesday during term time the Youth Collaborative is a singer/songwriter collective for children aged 8+
For young people who love to sing, play, write, or get creative. Everyone welcome!
Taking place every Wednesday during term time the Youth Collaborative is a singer/songwriter collective for children aged 8+
For young people who love to sing, play, write, or get creative. Everyone welcome!
We are holding a fundraising concert with popular local ukelele band Mad Ukes on Friday 17 October, 7:30pm. Tickets cost £6 (£3 for children) and are available now.
This event is to raise fund to support Squashie Play, our weekly play session for under-5s.
This event is to raise fund to support Squashie Play, our weekly play session for under-5s.
September 15, 2025 at 9:21 AM
We are holding a fundraising concert with popular local ukelele band Mad Ukes on Friday 17 October, 7:30pm. Tickets cost £6 (£3 for children) and are available now.
This event is to raise fund to support Squashie Play, our weekly play session for under-5s.
This event is to raise fund to support Squashie Play, our weekly play session for under-5s.
With September well underway our activities are back to full speed after the summer break.
Mon: Squashie Play and the Jolly Soap Opera Mob
Wed: The Wednesday Club, Youth Collaborative, and Community Choir
Thurs: Community Café and Orrell Arts Café
Fri: Coffee Morning and Crochet
Mon: Squashie Play and the Jolly Soap Opera Mob
Wed: The Wednesday Club, Youth Collaborative, and Community Choir
Thurs: Community Café and Orrell Arts Café
Fri: Coffee Morning and Crochet
September 9, 2025 at 10:47 AM
With September well underway our activities are back to full speed after the summer break.
Mon: Squashie Play and the Jolly Soap Opera Mob
Wed: The Wednesday Club, Youth Collaborative, and Community Choir
Thurs: Community Café and Orrell Arts Café
Fri: Coffee Morning and Crochet
Mon: Squashie Play and the Jolly Soap Opera Mob
Wed: The Wednesday Club, Youth Collaborative, and Community Choir
Thurs: Community Café and Orrell Arts Café
Fri: Coffee Morning and Crochet
With a handful of pledges still to collect we are delighted to share that, to date, Matt's Marathon has raised at least £1,373 in support of the work of The Orrell Trust. Thank you for your amazing support!
May 23, 2025 at 10:39 AM
With a handful of pledges still to collect we are delighted to share that, to date, Matt's Marathon has raised at least £1,373 in support of the work of The Orrell Trust. Thank you for your amazing support!
The Bootle International Festival is on next Monday, 26 May, at Salt and Tar [L20 1AA]. The festival runs between 12 noon and 5pm and will be a great day for the whole family.
May 20, 2025 at 8:17 AM
The Bootle International Festival is on next Monday, 26 May, at Salt and Tar [L20 1AA]. The festival runs between 12 noon and 5pm and will be a great day for the whole family.
Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon – Done it! 🏅
Matt completed his marathon on Sunday and has offered some reflections on the experience.
It is not too late to add your support - we will be keeping the sponsorship open for a few more days.
theorrelltrust.co.uk/matts-marath...
Matt completed his marathon on Sunday and has offered some reflections on the experience.
It is not too late to add your support - we will be keeping the sponsorship open for a few more days.
theorrelltrust.co.uk/matts-marath...
May 13, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon – Done it! 🏅
Matt completed his marathon on Sunday and has offered some reflections on the experience.
It is not too late to add your support - we will be keeping the sponsorship open for a few more days.
theorrelltrust.co.uk/matts-marath...
Matt completed his marathon on Sunday and has offered some reflections on the experience.
It is not too late to add your support - we will be keeping the sponsorship open for a few more days.
theorrelltrust.co.uk/matts-marath...
Bank holiday run for our Matt yesterday. On target for Leeds Marathon in support of The Orrell Trust. 5 days to go 🎯
theorrelltrust.co.uk/matts-marath...
theorrelltrust.co.uk/matts-marath...
May 6, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Bank holiday run for our Matt yesterday. On target for Leeds Marathon in support of The Orrell Trust. 5 days to go 🎯
theorrelltrust.co.uk/matts-marath...
theorrelltrust.co.uk/matts-marath...
Our CEO, Matt, is running the Leeds Marathon on Sunday 11 May to raise funds for The Orrell Trust. Please sponsor Matt to encourage him in his efforts to complete the 42.2km course and support our vital work at the same time.
You can sponsor him via our website theorrelltrust.co.uk/matts-marathon
You can sponsor him via our website theorrelltrust.co.uk/matts-marathon
April 23, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Our CEO, Matt, is running the Leeds Marathon on Sunday 11 May to raise funds for The Orrell Trust. Please sponsor Matt to encourage him in his efforts to complete the 42.2km course and support our vital work at the same time.
You can sponsor him via our website theorrelltrust.co.uk/matts-marathon
You can sponsor him via our website theorrelltrust.co.uk/matts-marathon
A small selection of more than 30 prizes that can be won in our Easter Egg raffle. Tickets are available from today with the grand draw taking place on Thursday 10 April.
March 31, 2025 at 10:50 AM
A small selection of more than 30 prizes that can be won in our Easter Egg raffle. Tickets are available from today with the grand draw taking place on Thursday 10 April.
🐣 We put a call out for donations for or Easter Egg raffle and have been overwhelmed by the generosity of response. This is just some of them. Thank you!
🎟 We will be selling raffle tickets during all activities from Monday, 31 March.
🎟 We will be selling raffle tickets during all activities from Monday, 31 March.
March 28, 2025 at 11:31 AM
🐣 We put a call out for donations for or Easter Egg raffle and have been overwhelmed by the generosity of response. This is just some of them. Thank you!
🎟 We will be selling raffle tickets during all activities from Monday, 31 March.
🎟 We will be selling raffle tickets during all activities from Monday, 31 March.
Did you know you can now become a Friend of The Orrell Trust by making a regular donation to support our work?
Visit our website: theorrelltrust.co.uk/friends to find out more.
Visit our website: theorrelltrust.co.uk/friends to find out more.
March 24, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Did you know you can now become a Friend of The Orrell Trust by making a regular donation to support our work?
Visit our website: theorrelltrust.co.uk/friends to find out more.
Visit our website: theorrelltrust.co.uk/friends to find out more.
Tonight at 7:30pm. Join us for an vibrant showcase of the talents of The Bootle Community Choir and our Youth Collaborative. Tickets available on the door.
March 21, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Tonight at 7:30pm. Join us for an vibrant showcase of the talents of The Bootle Community Choir and our Youth Collaborative. Tickets available on the door.
Join us on Friday 21 March for Uplifting - a Spring Showcase from The Bootle Community Choir with the Youth Collaborative.
📅 Friday 21 March
🕰️ 7:30pm
🧭 St John & St James Church and Community Centre
🎟️ £5 adults and £2 children (£1 discount on tickets bought in advance)
📅 Friday 21 March
🕰️ 7:30pm
🧭 St John & St James Church and Community Centre
🎟️ £5 adults and £2 children (£1 discount on tickets bought in advance)
March 12, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Join us on Friday 21 March for Uplifting - a Spring Showcase from The Bootle Community Choir with the Youth Collaborative.
📅 Friday 21 March
🕰️ 7:30pm
🧭 St John & St James Church and Community Centre
🎟️ £5 adults and £2 children (£1 discount on tickets bought in advance)
📅 Friday 21 March
🕰️ 7:30pm
🧭 St John & St James Church and Community Centre
🎟️ £5 adults and £2 children (£1 discount on tickets bought in advance)
This week our activities take a break for the half term holiday. We are back on Monday 24 February. See you then!
February 17, 2025 at 9:38 AM
This week our activities take a break for the half term holiday. We are back on Monday 24 February. See you then!
Wednesday 5 February at The Orrell Trust
1:30pm The Wednesday Club
5pm Youth Singer/Songwriter Collaborative
6pm Bootle Community Choir
1:30pm The Wednesday Club
5pm Youth Singer/Songwriter Collaborative
6pm Bootle Community Choir
February 5, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Wednesday 5 February at The Orrell Trust
1:30pm The Wednesday Club
5pm Youth Singer/Songwriter Collaborative
6pm Bootle Community Choir
1:30pm The Wednesday Club
5pm Youth Singer/Songwriter Collaborative
6pm Bootle Community Choir
Thursday is Café Day here at The Orrell Trust. From 10am we have our community café - a warm and welcoming space for the community. Lunch is served at midday.
At 1pm we have The Orrell Arts Café, our Arts for Wellbeing Space.
At 1pm we have The Orrell Arts Café, our Arts for Wellbeing Space.
January 23, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Thursday is Café Day here at The Orrell Trust. From 10am we have our community café - a warm and welcoming space for the community. Lunch is served at midday.
At 1pm we have The Orrell Arts Café, our Arts for Wellbeing Space.
At 1pm we have The Orrell Arts Café, our Arts for Wellbeing Space.
Today at The Orrell Trust [Wed 22 January]:
1:30pm - The Wednesday Club
5pm - Youth Singer/Songwriter Collaborative
6pm - Bootle Community Choir
1:30pm - The Wednesday Club
5pm - Youth Singer/Songwriter Collaborative
6pm - Bootle Community Choir
January 22, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Today at The Orrell Trust [Wed 22 January]:
1:30pm - The Wednesday Club
5pm - Youth Singer/Songwriter Collaborative
6pm - Bootle Community Choir
1:30pm - The Wednesday Club
5pm - Youth Singer/Songwriter Collaborative
6pm - Bootle Community Choir