LIVERPOOL** — Music legend and philanthropist Sir Paul McCartney, along with his wife Nancy Shevell, have announced a deeply personal $3.5 million initiative to convert a historic house in Liverpool into a sanctuary for homeless youth. For McCartney, the project represents far more than charity—it is a heartfelt homecoming, a tangible thank you to the city that made him.
The property, located just minutes from McCartney’s childhood home on Forthlin Road, will be renovated into a full-service shelter offering not only safe housing, but also counseling, educational support, and creative programs aimed at helping vulnerable young people rebuild their lives.
“In every note I’ve ever sung, there’s a little piece of Liverpool,” McCartney said in an emotional statement. “This town gave me everything — my voice, my dream, my reason to sing. What I give back now is only a fraction of that gift. And I want these young souls to know: me, my music, and my heart… we’re here to shelter them too.”
The project has been met with an outpouring of support from local officials and community organizations, many of whom have worked closely with McCartney’s team over the past year to identify the most urgent needs facing Liverpool’s homeless youth population.
While the former Beatle has long been involved in global humanitarian efforts, this endeavor strikes a uniquely personal chord. Liverpool is more than a backdrop to his early life—it is the cradle of his creativity, the place where he, John Lennon, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr forged a sound that would forever change music and culture.
Now, McCartney is ensuring that the city’s next generation has a foundation from which to dream. The shelter, which will bear a name to be revealed in the coming months, is expected to open in late 2026.
In an era often defined by headlines of excess, Paul McCartney’s decision to literally rebuild the future from the bricks of his own past stands as a powerful reminder: true legacy isn’t just what you leave behind—it’s who you lift up along the way.
