UPDATED: Water Street Incident | Support & Information Hub |

In the wake of the recent events on Water Street, Liverpool Charity and Voluntary Services (LCVS) has launched this dedicated resource hub to support individuals, communities, and organisations affected.

Here, you will find up-to-date information, guidance, and access to services.

Donate to the Liverpool Spirit Appeal

The appeal is led by the Community Foundation for Merseyside (CFM) in partnership with Liverpool City Council and Liverpool Charity & Voluntary Services (LCVS).

It will provide support to those affected by the Water Street Incident, starting with individuals identified by emergency services as needing hospital or psychological care.

Click here to learn more and to donate.

Liverpool CAMHS: Supporting school communities in the aftermath of the Water Street Incident

Liverpool CAMHS has compiled practical mental health and wellbeing support for Liverpool schools following the Water Street Incident. It includes guidance for staff, resources for pupils and parents and much more. You’ll also find support and self-help for adults.

For further information, please click here.

Support from Victim Support Merseyside

Support is available for anyone impacted by the event. It is not just for victims/witnesses and is available for the wider community. A dedicated team are on hand to give you all the support you need, whether you have reported to the police or not. If you’ve been affected, you may feel lost, vulnerable, or even scared. You need a simple and straightforward way of getting support. That’s what the Victim Care Merseyside hub is here to provide.

Victim Care Merseyside can only provide ongoing support for residents of Merseyside but operate a ‘no wrong door approach’. If they receive a referral for this incident for someone residing outside of our area they will ensure to signpost/onward refer to relevant services in the area they reside.

Phonelines are open Monday – Friday from 8 AM to 6 PM – 0808 175 3080 (freephone).

Anyone impacted can self-refer online, click here to learn more.

Partners/third parties can make a referral on behalf of someone impacted with consent, click here to learn more.

Aftermath Support Docs

Aftermath Support has shared helpful docs on how to cope with serious collisions:

Community Wellbeing Toolkits | Feeling Safe, Self Care, and Getting Support

The Community Wellbeing Toolkits are there to support people, there is one for adults and one for children and young people as well as user guide that explains the principles behind the toolkits.

For more information and to access the toolkits, please click here.

Volunteer

To offer to volunteer, or if you are an organisation looking for volunteer opportunities, find ways to show your support and be part of Liverpool’s collective response.

Click here for the LCVS Volunteer Portal

LCVS Statement on the Water Street Incident

Liverpool Charity and Voluntary Services (LCVS) is deeply concerned following the events that took place on Water Street on Monday 26 May 2025. Our thoughts are with everyone affected.

Click here to read our full statement.