Recent Government figures show that homelessness in England continues to rise, with record numbers of people sleeping rough and families living in temporary accommodation. The latest annual rough sleeping snapshot estimates that 4,793 people slept rough on a single night in Autumn 2025 — the highest number on record. This is up from 4,667 the previous year and represents a 56% increase compared with three years ago.

Will Young our wonderful Patron would like to announce: "This spring, I’ll be performing a special jazz set in support of Newbury Soup Kitchen. It’s an intimate event with live music and good food at the beautiful Post Barn, Newbury, Berkshire, raising funds for their ongoing work.

Newbury Soup Kitchen and many other local charities and community groups attended St John’s Church Newbury Christmas Tree Festival today. This is a special part of our calendar. Our volunteers and team come every year to decorate our designated tree.

HOMELESSNESS IS NOT JUST FOR CHRSTMASAs the weather turns colder and the evenings grow darker, most of us shift our focus toward Christmas, time with loved ones, festive meals, shopping for gifts, and creating moments of joy for those we cherish.Meanwhile, in the doorway of a quiet street, a solitary homeless person sits with a[...]

SAVE THE DATE Will Young and Newbury Soup Kitchen invite you to a Spring Jazz Event at the stunning The Post Barn Newbury. SUNDAY 17th May 2026.......

On 28th October 2025, Meryl Praill our CEO and Founder received an MBE at Windsor Castle an honour awarded in The King’s Birthday Honours List in June.

World Homeless Day is observed every year on October 10th. It was first marked in 2010 as a global effort to raise awareness about homelessness and to encourage local communities to respond to the needs of people experiencing homelessness.

You’re warmly invited to join us at The Vineyard in Stockcross, for a special Christmas event in support of Newbury Soup Kitchen.Enjoy a Christmas Wreath Workshop with local floral designer Karen Copper of Allium Florist, who creates the seasonal arrangements seen throughout The Vineyard. Karen will guide you step by step as you make your[...]

❓ ❓ Newbury Soup Kitchen QUIZ tickets now available https://25nskquiz.paperform.co/ A great way to have an evening of fun with your friends and help raise funds for the charity. Donnington Valley Hotel. Use the QR Code or link to buy your tickets. Limited numbers available. ❓ ❓

How are Homelessness and Mental Health linked? Homelessness is not just the consequence of one thing. There are many factors and life opportunities that lead to being in a state of homelessness. For example, a loss of a job, a family and support network breakdown, an illness or a life changing event. Mental Health is another[...]