NewsLFC Foundation's annual 'Kip on the Kop' raises record funds to help tackle homelessness

More than 400 people spent a night on the Kop last month, gaining a small insight into the challenges faced every day by individuals experiencing homelessness. Participants came together to raise awareness and vital funds for some of the most vulnerable people in our community.

LFC Foundation community ambassador Chris Kirkland joined participants on the night, alongside comedian and Liverpool Homeless FC ambassador John Bishop, former Reds player Sammy Lee, and actor and comedian Crissy Rock.

The total of £119,575 raised from the 2025 'Kip on the Kop' will support LFC Foundation's Pathway to Works programme, which provides sport-based employability sessions and mentoring for young people who have experienced homelessness. Funds will also go towards the fantastic community outreach and wellbeing work of Liverpool Homeless FC.

Matt Parish, CEO of LFC Foundation, said: "Raising over £110,000 is an incredible achievement and is a testament to the generosity and compassion of our supporters.

"'Kip on the Kop' brings people together to shine a light on homelessness in our city, and these funds will make a real, lasting difference to our work in this area, as well as to Liverpool Homeless FC."

John Finnigan, Liverpool Homeless FC CEO, added: "'Kip on the Kop' is always a fantastic event that brings the community together for a really important cause. We're so grateful to everybody who spent a night on the Kop to help raise these vital funds, and we're already looking forward to next year when we hope to see even more people take part."

As the club's official charity, LFC Foundation delivers a wide range of programmes designed to tackle social inequalities and raise aspirations in communities across the Liverpool City Region and beyond. Last season, LFC Foundation supported more than 145,000 people.

Plans are already under way for next year's 'Kip on the Kop' event and you can register your interest to take part here.