What is it?
A Springboard to a Better Future
KIN is a bold new initiative for the Liverpool City Region — not a homeless shelter, but a launchpad for lasting change.
We’re building a centre designed to break the cycle of homelessness for good.
*Concept visual. Final design subject to change.
Why are we doing it?
KIN will identify potential:
Carefully select individuals who are ready for change but need the tools to get there.
Provide purpose and structure:
Offer practical support — from job readiness and personal development to mental health care and life skills.
Enable independence:
Help people find stable housing, manage finances, and build the confidence to stand on their own two feet.
Deliver lasting outcomes:
KIN is about helping people leave homelessness behind permanently — with a job, a home, and a renewed sense of self.
About Us
Glen Hamilton
Co-Founder of KIN Village and a committed advocate for tackling homelessness, Glen combines commercial experience with deep social purpose. A Chartered Director and member of the Chartered Institute of Housing, he brings extensive leadership and governance expertise from both public and private sectors. He also serves on the board of Family Housing Association, a social housing charity in Birkenhead, supporting access to quality, affordable homes. Glen helped establish KIN Village to create sustainable, community-led housing that empowers people to rebuild their lives and achieve long-term independence.
Scott McCubbin
A strategic marketeer and former business journalist, Scott has spent his career helping organisations define their vision and achieve meaningful growth. For over 15 years he has been an Associate Director at one of Liverpool’s leading creative agencies, advising board-level clients across the UK and Europe on brand, communication, and regeneration. His experience spans some of the UK’s largest renewal projects — from Wirral Waters to Manchester’s Northern Gateway — giving him deep insight into place, community, and potential. Originally from Glasgow, Scott now lives on the Wirral with his family and brings both strategic clarity and creative drive to KIN Village’s mission.
Alex Gregory-Chialton
Alex has been working in residential property for 20 years, through lettings, estate agency before moving onto developments, co-housing, finance and property law. Her mission has always been to help as many people find and keep their piece of freedom, the freedom and security that comes with having they’re own home. Having a home is a human right and and a passion of Alex, which led to her involvement in Housing People, Building Communities (HPBC), a charitable organisation in Liverpool that enables affordable home ownership for lower-income people, through a unique ‘sweat equity’ model.
John Jones
John is a Chartered Legal Executive, and Licensed Conveyancer, with over 35 years experience, specialising in residential property matters. He is a Legal Director at Jackson Lees Solicitors. He also has a strong background in professional regulation and governance. He is a former Chair & Trustee of Shaftesbury Youth Club and a former Trustee of Wirral Mencap. He is proud to be a member of the Wirral community and is looking forward to bringing his experience and acumen to help KIN achieve its ambition.
Stuart McBain
Accountant and entrepreneur, having a life long interest in renewable and sustainable energy, Stuart has been involved with a number of projects that have a community focus at their centre, making KIN Village CIC (KIN) an organisation that has a number of aspects that he has had experience in and a desire to promote. Having run his own startup accountancy practice for 33 years, the bookkeeping, payroll, financial control and accounting side of the business element of KIN his natural home. Having lived in Liverpool all his life having the opportunity to be a part of KIN is a real honour for Stuart.
Scott Hackett
Digital marketer from Deliver Media, a boutique full-service digital agency headquartered on the Wirral, UK. As Managing Director, his visionary leadership has transformed it into a trusted partner for SMEs and enterprises alike, delivering tailored expertise in web design, SEO-optimised content marketing, e-commerce platforms, and performance analytics.
Deeply moved by the growing homelessness crisis he sees in towns and cities across the UK, Scott believes everyone deserves the chance to rebuild their lives with dignity. He joined KIN because its model channels real resource and expertise from the agency community into frontline support for people sleeping rough—turning professional skills into practical help for those who need it most.
Adam Jones
Adam has 20+ years of experience in management consultancy and has worked extensively throughout the social housing sector. Holding NED Chair positions within education and previously within the Housing association sectors he has long standing experience developed over a number of years.
With a commitment to tackling the homeless issues and having worked countrywide across the UK with HA and homeless charities. Adam brings a wealth of board experience and knowledge within business, marketing and financial competence.
Adams main work revolves around restructuring and supporting businesses through growth and development of the team.
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