Nugent is a registered charity with a mission of caring for, protecting, educating and inspiring those who are vulnerable throughout the North-West. We have been providing help and support to those who need us most for over 141 years through our network of care homes, schools, community and social work services.

The origins of Nugent date back to Victorian Liverpool and the pioneering work of our founder Father James Nugent (1822-1905), who witnessed first-hand the suffering caused by poverty and the poor welfare of children and took action to remedy the situation.

We offer 17 services across the region, from Chester to Southport and beyond, for children and adults of all ages. Our services include 5 children’s home located in St Helens, Formby and Warrington, all of which are rated ‘good’ by Ofsted and are on their journey to be outstanding.

Our ‘IACCORD’ values are at the heart of our oganisation, everything we do is based on the following values: