The Crossings

The Crossings We are a local charity supporting people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness by means of drop-ins & outreach work.

An initiative of the Waterside Churches Together & widely supported across the Waterside area of the New Forest. Since February 2019 we have run weekly drop-in sessions offering a safe place to come for a hot drink and talk or just hang out in a non-judgemental environment welcoming all. Also local outreach work supporting those unable to get to the drop-ins. We are able to help with Universal Cre

dit applications & homeless related benefits, signposting to other agencies, including referrals to the Waterside Foodbank. We provide free access to laptops, Wi-Fi, phone charging, somewhere to wash, toiletries, snacks & drinks, clothing, and sleeping bags (as resources allow). A part-time Project Leader is employed to facilitate the Drop-Ins and outreach with a team of trained volunteers.

If there housing issues you or someone you know are facing, sofa surfing, facing an eviction, maybe unsure how to respon...
13/05/2026

If there housing issues you or someone you know are facing, sofa surfing, facing an eviction, maybe unsure how to respond to letters or fill up forms online?

We're here to help: tomorrow at Blackfield Baptist church hall, 10am 'til 1pm. With representative from the NFDC's homeless team to discuss concerns with directly.

Then tomorrow between 2-4pm at Hythe Job Centre.

Also Saturdays at Cornerstone URC church, Hythe.
all from 10am 'til 1pm.

Do come and visit or call us to find out more on 07486551272.

From us all at The Crossings we wish you a happy Easter!We will be closed on Easter Saturday but will be back next Thurs...
02/04/2026

From us all at The Crossings we wish you a happy Easter!

We will be closed on Easter Saturday but will be back next Thursday, 9th April, in Blackfield. Our friendly team will be on hand to helping then with housing or homeless issues you, or someone you know, may be dealing with. We'll have an NFDC Homeless Team representative with us should that be helpful.

Are there housing issues you or someone you know are facing?Anxious about an eviction notice, staying at someone else's ...
25/03/2026

Are there housing issues you or someone you know are facing?
Anxious about an eviction notice, staying at someone else's place long term, or unsure how to make that NFDC Homesearch application?
We are here to help, and are open this week:
* tomorrow at Blackfield Baptist Church 10am - 1pm
* tomorrow at the DWP's Offices in Hythe from 3 - 5pm
* Saturday at Cornerstone church in Hythe on Saturday, 10am - 1pm.
Do come and visit or call us on 07486 551 272.

A huge THANK YOU to Marchwood Prelude Orchestra and all who attended their Winter Wonderland concert. We are so grateful...
23/12/2025

A huge THANK YOU to Marchwood Prelude Orchestra and all who attended their Winter Wonderland concert. We are so grateful for the proceeds that benefitted us at The Crossings this year.
Marchwood Village Hall saw a full house as the performed their varied programme of seasonal music on 7th Dec.

As you open your Christmas cards this year, may we also wish all who follow us / support us / visit us our best wishes f...
23/12/2025

As you open your Christmas cards this year, may we also wish all who follow us / support us / visit us our best wishes for a special time this Christmas and a happy New Year!

Thank you for the support the Waterside community has been in enabling us to do what we do...and the other local agencies we work with.

It's been our privilege to help those who have come to visit us this year for housing & homelessness support. Maybe we can help someone you know in 2026?
We've closed for the holiday now and our doors will be open again on Sat 3rd Jan in at Cornerstone in Hythe.

The Crossings will be closed tomorrow as the venue is unavailable. We will be open as usual next Thurs in Blackfield and...
05/12/2025

The Crossings will be closed tomorrow as the venue is unavailable. We will be open as usual next Thurs in Blackfield and in Hythe again as usual next week, on Sat 13th Dec.

Apologies for any inconvenience.

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21/11/2025

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Post Christmas and January blues hit hard, so why not preempt them by getting yourself a night out booked in the diary with the fantastic Underdogs Band at Dibden Golf Course…. And with funds being raised for the Foodbank, the Crossings and Honeypot you’ll be supporting some amazing local causes at the same time 🎵🎶🎵🎶

Housing issues you or someone you know are facing? We provide a warm, non-judgemental welcome, a cuppa and support to he...
12/11/2025

Housing issues you or someone you know are facing? We provide a warm, non-judgemental welcome, a cuppa and support to help. This week we have drop-ins on:

Thursday at Blackfield Baptist church hall. 10am 'til 1pm
Thursday at the Hythe DWP 2-4pm
Saturday at Hythe, Cornerstone URC church. 10am 'til 1pm

Do come and visit or call us to find out more on 07486551272.

Check out The Herald's latest issue with article featuring news of the wonderful grant we have received from Waterside C...
05/11/2025

Check out The Herald's latest issue with article featuring news of the wonderful grant we have received from Waterside Community Fund.
http://www.herald-e-issue.co.uk/2/
This will enable us to continue our homeless drop-in centre provision and make firmer plans for the future.

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Our display at Hythe Library this week is already exciting little hands to build their own house, & older ones to trying...
08/10/2025

Our display at Hythe Library this week is already exciting little hands to build their own house, & older ones to trying out our activity sheets.
Why not come visit this week till Sat (closed Fri) and find out more!

Julie from the NFDC & Andy from The Crossings will be there tomorrow afternoon Thurs to share more on what's being done to help address housing and homeless issues in our area.

Address

Cornerstone URC, New Road, Atheling Rd, Hythe
Southampton
SO456BR

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 1pm
Thursday 10am - 1pm
Saturday 10am - 1pm

Telephone

+447486551272

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