We are Nugent
Nugent are a not-for-profit organisation based in Liverpool, established since 1881. We have a proven history of adapting what we do to meet the needs of the communities we serve. As a leading voice in the care sector, we look to improve health, opportunity, quality of life, and levels of achievement, whilst reducing poverty and increasing safety for all.
We operate across the North West, predominantly in the Liverpool City region, offering a diverse range of support for adults and children. Our children’s provisions include residential homes, a secure facility, a step-down home and SEMH School. Our adult’s provisions include dispersed homelessness accommodation, floating support provided in the community and supported living provided at home. We also provide adult residential homes including a specialist acquired brain injury, a home for those living with dementia, and a home supporting Mental Health needs. We also offer adoption support services working in partnership with local authorities across the UK.
To reach communities beyond these provisions we have established an initiative called Our Future Now, which actively engages in a range of fundraising and community-based activities. These efforts support wider unmet needs across the Liverpool City Region and beyond.
Our history
We embrace our history as a beacon of community service. The origins of Nugent Care date back to Victorian Liverpool and the pioneering work of Father James Nugent (1822-1905) in relation to child welfare, relief from poverty and social reform. Through his ministry, Father Nugent witnessed first-hand the suffering caused by poverty and appalling conditions and took action to remedy the situation.
By the time of his death, Father Nugent had given homes and valuable skills to thousands of children and laid the foundations for the work currently undertaken by Nugent today.
Allied to the Archdiocese of Liverpool, Nugent has provided care and support for those in need since 1881. While our values have remained constant, our services have adapted to meet the changing needs of today’s society.
Our vision
Together, provide a lifelong pathway of support for individuals and communities in need.
Providing for everyone so no one is left behind.
Our values – iACCORD
In order to fulfil our mission and purpose, we must deliver on the foundation of our beliefs and our behaviours throughout the organisation. In order to fulfil our mission and purpose, we must deliver on the foundation of our beliefs and our behaviours throughout the organisation. Our values support our desire to foster a culture of trust, that is inclusive, and embraces continuous improvement.
The definition of the word ‘accord’ signifies an official agreement. The values identified, come together to form this acronym, including the ‘i’ at the front of the acronym which stands for humble integrity:
- Integrity – we are honest in what we say and do
- Ambition – we have high hopes for the future
- Courage – we stand up for what we know is right
- Compassion – we are kind and support each other
- Optimism – we believe we can
- Respect – we accept one another and look after all we share
- Dignity – we value ourselves and each other
Meet our leaders
Our Chief Executive, Jo is accountable for leading and managing the critical functions of the organisation which deliver the charity’s business support services to ensure that we are meeting/exceeding the expectations of the people we support, staff and internal and external regulatory standards.
Hetal is a dedicated advocate of equality, diversity, and inclusion, and a key member of the executive leadership team, assuming strategic leadership and management responsibility for people, learning, and development functions across the charity.
Gemma strategically leads the SEMH school and the education team at Marydale Secure Children’s Home, and in April 2022, achieved a ‘Good’ rating from Ofsted for Nugent House School.
With a wealth of experience in asset management, asset strategy and property maintenance, John is instrumental in bringing Nugent’s growth plan to life and expanding its property portfolio, allowing Nugent to help and support more people than ever before.
A solutions-driven senior leader, with experience in quality, governance, customer relations, and organisational processes, across the social care and immigration sectors, working with the CQC, Ofsted, Home Office, and Ministry of Justice.
With twenty-three years of business development expertise, Lisa has gained a valuable understanding of older people services and mental health services, including the best practice required for achieving ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ in CQC’s KLOEs.
Sally leads her team in the delivery of high-quality information and results in times of transformation, whilst expertly developing and delivering growth in services and improving outcomes for those in Nugent’s care.
Suzanne is the responsible individual for three of Nugent’s children’s homes and encompasses Nugent’s values in her leadership style to support children and young people to achieve positive outcomes and navigate pathways to independence.
Speak to us today
If you or someone you know needs our support, or if you’d like to speak to someone about supporting Nugent, we’d love to hear from you. Simply get in touch and our team will be happy to help.
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