The Florence Institute, (Florrie) in downtown Dingle, just on the edge of the City Centre is a majestic, Victorian edifice, that is fast becoming as iconic as the many other grand buildings of Liverpool. Unlike these other structures that serve mainly to preach or feed the tourist trade, this beautiful former Boy’s Institute exists to serve the community and support those who need help the most. The centre offers a safe place for people to explore culture through a constant programme of events, and has sports, I.T. and arts provisions for all. One of the centre’s main aims is to combat poverty, hunger, and unemployment and encourage training and education. In Liverpool, all of these projects are vital, particularly at the moment as we are once again challenged by the stone-cold 1980s model...