Need Urgent Help ?

If you find yourself homeless or rough sleeping there is lots of information here to help you.

Below is advice on where to find support for shelter, food, outreach, addiction services and local charities that may be able to help including ours.

Sleeping rough?

Support for Anyone at Risk of Rough Sleeping

Anyone at risk of sleeping rough on the streets tonight should visit West Berkshire Council’s offices in Market Street, Newbury for support.

Office Opening Times

  • Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 9:30am – 12:30pm

  • Friday: 9:30am – 4:00pm

Where possible, contact should be made with the Housing Service via telephone: 01635 519530
(Office Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:30am – 5:00pm, Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm)

Anyone who becomes homeless when the offices are closed should contact the Council’s Emergency Duty Team on 01344 351999.

People can also report concerns via StreetLink. StreetLink exists to help end rough sleeping by enabling members of the public to connect people sleeping rough with the local services that can support them.

Food is available in Newbury 7 days a week

Monday:           Loose Ends     12.30 – 1.15pm

Tuesday:           Loose Ends     12.30 – 1.15pm

Wednesday:     Loose Ends     9.30am – 10.45am

Newbury Soup Kitchen 6pm – 7pm

The Wharf Newbury RG14 5AU  LOOK FOR OUR VAN

Thursday:         Newbury Soup Kitchen 6 – 7pm

Salvation Army Hall Northcroft Lane RG14 1BU

Friday:               Loose Ends 9.30am – 10.45am

Saturday:          Newbury Soup Kitchen 5 – 6pm

The Wharf Newbury RG14 5AU  LOOK FOR OUR VAN

Sunday:             Loose Ends 2pm-3.15pm Lunch

Via

Via is a charity helping people improve their health, wellbeing and independence. Formerly WDP, we support thousands each year with care, training and practical solutions for healthier communities.

StreetLink

 StreetLink exists to help end rough sleeping by enabling members of the public to connect people sleeping rough with the local services that can support them.

West Berkshire Foodbank

We don’t think anyone in our community should have to face going hungry. They are part of a nationwide network of foodbanks, supported by The Trussell Trust, working to combat poverty and hunger across the UK.

Citizens Advice

The Citizens Advice service aims to provide the advice people need for the problems they face. The service provides free, independent, confidential and impartial advice to everyone on their rights and responsibilities.  A new ‘Help to Claim’ service is available now for those who need support to apply for Universal Credit. Call Freephone 0800 144 8 444

Loose Ends Newbury

Loose Ends Newbury is a drop-centre in Newbury serving food to the homeless and vulnerable. Available 7 days page