Loose Ends Newbury
Serving the homeless and vulnerable
Loose Ends is a drop-centre in Newbury serving food to the homeless and vulnerable. We are run by approximately 60 volunteers who serve up to 120 meals a week and give over
6,000 hours a year of their time to helping Loose Ends.
We prepare and serve healthy, hot meals in a safe and friendly atmosphere and also offer mini food parcels, toiletries and clean clothes to all those in need.
Our Opening Times
Monday 12.30 - 13.15pm Lunch
Tuesday 12.30 - 13.15pm Lunch
Wednesday 09.30 - 10.45am Breakfast
Friday 09.30 - 10.45am Breakfast
Sunday 14.00 - 15.15pm Lunch
Last meal is served 15 minutes before closing
A new way to help us
Co-op Members are now able to support Loose Ends as part of the Local community Fund.
If you are already a Co-op member you can now select Loose Ends as your local cause. If not sign up as a Co-op member now!
Either way follow the link below and don't forget to swipe your card when shopping.
National Lottery Grant
We are thrilled to announce that we have been awarded £10,000 from The National Lottery Community Fund, which distributes money raised by National Lottery players for good causes and is the largest funder of community activity in the UK.
Linda Fergusson, Chair of Loose Ends Newbury said: “We’re delighted that The National Lottery Community Fund has recognised our work in this way. Now, thanks to National Lottery players we will be able to continue to help the homeless and vulnerable and move forward with our plans for the providing new and additional services."
Loose Ends is on the Move
Loose Ends will be leaving their current home as we will be unable to operate from Morton Hall beyond the end of 2021. We are lucky enough to be partnering with Newbury Cricket Club, who are rebuilding their club house, and we will share this with them. We are fundraising for the move and for future developments and operating costs and would be very grateful for any donations received.Please follow the link below.
Amazon Wish List
You can also help us in a more tangilbe way by donating what we most need via our Amazon Wish List - just follow the link opposite!
Our Objectives
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Assist the homeless and vulnerable in the Newbury area by providing a drop in centre open to all adults in need
- Serve a meal during each session
- Distribute donated or purchased food during sessions
- Distribute donated toiletries and clothing
- Guide ('signpost') clients to other agencies or charities that may be able to offer more help as needed
- Show compassion and acceptance to all
Our Food
As we provide food, we are required by law
to comply with food hygiene regulations. During our last inspections we were given
a 5* rating.
