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.
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
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Last meal is served 15 minutes before closing
Free meals for families
Every Monday
(except Bank Holidays)
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.
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Open from 3.30 to 4.45pm
(with last meal served at 4.30pm)
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The King's Award for Voluntary Service
It was a very special day for us on 25th February at the Berkshire Lieutenancy Presentation Ceremony for The King's Award for Voluntary Service 2024. The ceremony took place in the lovely setting of Shaw House and along with five other charities we received a (very heavy!) commemorative crystal and a certificate signed by The King.
The award was presented to our Chair, Diana Lacey along with fellow Trustee and volunteer, Gill Downs, and our celebrated breakfast chef Barney Bardsley.
After the ceremony we enjoyed tea and cakes together with volunteers from the other winning groups, members of the Lieutenancy and Civic Dignitaries from across the County.
Many thanks to everyone involved in the process of selecting the chosen charities and for making it such a memorable day.
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The award is the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK and is the equivalent of an individual being awarded an MBE. 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.
Photograph courtesy Stewart Tarkington Photography|South East England
Can you help with food for our clients?
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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.
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. We were delighted that we achieved a 5* rating from the Food Standards Agency when last inspected.
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 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
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- Distribute donated toiletries and clothing
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- Guide ('signpost') clients to other agencies or charities that may be able to offer more help as needed
- Show compassion and acceptance to all
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Community Group of the Year 2020 - Supported by Greenham Trust
"Lovely people. Amazing food" Loose Ends Client