About West Berkshire Homeless
HOW WE'RE HELPING
HOW WE'RE HELPING
HOW WE'RE HELPING
Charity begins at home, but what about those people without a home? We are a community based charity in West Berkshire set up to assist the homeless back into a home. Our aim is zero tolerance to homelessness in our area.
For help and advice with energy bills and problems contact the charity 'Cosier Homes' on 0800 038 6345
Office hours 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
Rough Sleeping
Emergency Accommodation
01344 351 999
Loose Ends
Opening Times
Newbury Cricket Club
LUNCH
Mon - 12.30pm - 1.30pm
Tue - 12.30pm - 1.30pm
BREAKFAST
Wed - 09.30am - 11.00am
Fri - 09.30am - 11.00am
SUNDAY LUNCH
May–Sep - 4.00pm - 5.30pm
Oct-Apr - 2.00pm - 3.30pm
Last meal is served
15 minutes before closing
Newbury Soup Kitchen
Opening Times
Tue - 2pm - 4pm
Health Care, St John's Church Hall
Wed - 6pm - 7pm
Meal Session, Library Car Park
Thu - 6pm - 7pm
St Joseph's Church
Sat - 5pm - 6pm
Meal Session, Library Car Park
WBH BEFRIENDERS
HOW WE'RE HELPING
HOW WE'RE HELPING
WBH now has a fantastic team of 'Befrienders' who are regularly attending the Loose Ends food sessions to support those who need accommodation or are struggling with new tenancies or looking for work. Thank you to Loose Ends for the lovely warm welcome too!
Could you be a Befriender?
Do get in touch if you would like
to join us. Training given.
Thank you
SUMMER UPDATE
HOW WE'RE HELPING
SUMMER UPDATE
Bit late with the Summer update but it has been very busy. Although the heating bills are less in the summer the cost, for families, of children's uniforms etc for the new term at school causes hardship for so many. With the cost of living still being so high, the additional costs put added pressure on parents. Generally, it is not easy trying to cope for many families in our area.
The homeless numbers are still high - in double figures - and it is so difficult for those who cannot prove either mental or physical health problems to qualify as a priority according to the law of England. Our Charity receives calls for emergency support 7 days a week, 15 hours a day and averages around 15-20 contacts per day - a high demand for immediate support - whilst we signpost to other organisations who can assist with their needs,
Thank you to everyone for their ongoing support - we would not be able to do it without you!
What causes homelessness?
A variety of different reasons - a lot of which are associated with the stress of the high cost of living leading to breakdown of relationships, loss of accommodation due to landlords coming out of the renting market or those on zero hour contracts being unable to maintain rent payments.
It is a tough time for a lot of people in this modern day.
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'From time to time we receive donations to our Bank Account with no contact details. We are very very grateful for every donation made and can assure those who are giving to us that every penny is well used for those in the greatest poverty. Although without contact details, we cannot thank you individually, please know it is very much appreciated.
THE TRUSTEES
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Difficulty in getting a Bank Account? Contact WBH who can assist.
Call: 0808 208 2138
This is the Help Through Hardship number open weekdays 9am to 5pm, a free national number. Long wait times but clients will get to speak with a Citizens Advice advisor within an hour, so worth the wait.