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Loose Ends Newbury
A Hot Meal and a Warm Welcome

Loose Ends Newbury is a well established drop-in centre for anyone  in our community who may otherwise go without a hot meal.  We welcome people who are homeless, lonely or vulnerable as well as those who are simply struggling to make ends meet. We are a registered charity and are run entirely by unpaid volunteers.

As well as providing nutritious food, clothes, and other essentials we offer a safe friendly space where people can socialise. We also liaise with other agencies who may be able to help our clients so that together, we can make a difference to people’s lives.

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Our Opening Times

Monday         12.30pm - 1.30pm Lunch

Tuesday        12.30pm - 1.30pm Lunch               Wednesday   09.30am - 11.00am Breakfast

Friday            09.30am- 11.00am Breakfast

Sunday          2.00pm  -  3.30pm Lunch

Last meal is served 15 minutes before closing

 Put some presents under the Loose Ends Christmas Tree!

We've updated our Amazon Wish List with some gifts for our clients. 

Click the link below to find out what you can give.

The King's Award for Voluntary Service

Loose Ends Newbury are delighted to announce that they have been honoured with The King’s Award for Voluntary Service 2024. 

We are one of 281 local charities, social enterprises and voluntary groups from across the UK and Channel Islands to receive the prestigious award this year. Our work, along with others from across the UK, demonstrates all the ways fantastic volunteers are contributing to their local communities and working to make life better for those around them.

This is the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK and is the equivalent of an individual being awarded an MBE.​

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The award acknowledges the contribution Loose Ends has made over 35 years to the homeless and vulnerable in our community and is a recognition for all those who have volunteered with the charity since Loose Ends was founded in 1990. We could not have achieved this without their hard work and dedication. 

We are also so grateful for all the donations and support we have received from local businesses, community organisations and individuals. 

It is something we are very proud

to receive.

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Treasurer/TrusteeNeeded

We're looking for a new Treasurer to join our team and manage our finances. If you're looking for a fulfilling role behind the scenes, are numerate, and have a basic knowledge Excel, this could be the position for you!

Follow the link for a job description.

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Free meals for families




Every Monday
(except Bank Holidays)



 

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Northcroft Kitchen provides a free hot meal every Monday for any parent/carer, and their children, struggling with the cost of living.  We serve nutritious food with a vegetarian choice and delicious puddings in a family friendly environment where the grown-ups can relax and the children play!

Please just  come along to Newbury Cricket Club in

Northcroft Lane.

Open from 3.30 to 4.45pm

(with last meal served at 4.30pm)

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Can you help with food for our clients?

Our shelves are looking very empty!

 

We always grateful for donations of tinned food (meat, fish, baked beans, veg, custard, rice pudding), or packets of food such as pasta, rice and cereal. Please look at our contact page to see how to get in touch  with us to arrange delivery to us or telephone: 07444 324686 and leave a message.

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Our Food

We aim to provide good quality, nutritious food at all our sessions - which also tastes great!

Maintaining high standards of hygiene and food safety is of the utmost importance to us iWe were delighted that we achieved a 5* rating from the Food Standards Agency when last inspected.

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Our Objectives

  • Assist the homeless and vulnerable in the Newbury area by providing a drop in centre open to all adults in need and additionally help families in need at our Northcroft Kitchen sessions

 
  • Serve a meal during each session
 
  • Distribute donated or purchased food during designated 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


Community Group of the Year 2020 - Supported by Greenham Trust

"Lovely people. Amazing food"  Loose Ends Client

Many Thanks to all our Supporters and Volunteers

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