New Hope

New Hope New Hope is a Watford-based charity working with people who are experiencing homelessness

For over 35 years, staff and volunteers at New Hope have been working with people in Watford who are experiencing homelessness. Through a variety of services, we walk alongside people every step of the way from street homelessness to independent living. We treat each person as an individual and support a wide range of beneficiaries, focusing on single adults and families in council temporary accom

modation in Three Rivers. The people accessing our services are first and foremost people – people who for a variety of reasons have ended up experiencing homelessness. Our provision begins with our intervention services which build relationships and offer support to people who are street homeless, including an active street outreach service, help for people worried about eviction, a 24/7 helpline (0300 012 0168) and provision of food, showers, laundry etc.; our recovery services include accommodation for over 50 people and two schemes to help people gain confidence, improve wellbeing and gain skills, Cultivate (wellbeing and mental health) and HopeCollege; finally, our prevention services support people new to independent living so that they maintain their tenancies (TST) and our own affordable housing scheme, HopeHomes.

A beautiful day for visiting these gardens in Oxhey Hall!
14/06/2026

A beautiful day for visiting these gardens in Oxhey Hall!

A beautiful evensong service at St Albans Cathedral tonight as the congregation celebrated the charities who had receive...
13/06/2026

A beautiful evensong service at St Albans Cathedral tonight as the congregation celebrated the charities who had received donations from the mission giving. We are so grateful to have received another generous gift from the worshipping community at St Albans Cathedral - thank you! 💙

Congratulations to Polly Odbert BEM! Polly, our much-loved volunteer manager of our Queens' Road shop, has been awarded ...
13/06/2026

Congratulations to Polly Odbert BEM! Polly, our much-loved volunteer manager of our Queens' Road shop, has been awarded a British Empire Medal in the King's Birthday Honours!

This is an award for sustained commitment in support of very local charitable and voluntary activity. And Polly is full of commitment and dedication to New Hope!

She has been volunteering at the shop for over three decades, serving as the manager (unpaid!) for the past 20 years - a familiar and reassuring presence to generations of customers, volunteers, and people supported by New Hope.

Matthew Heasman, Chief Executive, said: “Polly’s contribution to New Hope and the wider community is truly remarkable. For over 30 years she has given her time, energy and compassion to support others. This honour is richly deserved, and we are incredibly proud of her.”

Dr Tim Robson OBE, trustee and founder of New Hope, said: “Over the years Polly has been consistently energetic and inspirational in leading and managing all aspects of the shop and her team of fellow volunteers. She never gives up and is persistent in working beyond the call of duty, looking out for others.

“She radiates energy and compassion and is always looking for practical opportunities to support customers, whatever their needs.”

Well done, Polly Odbert BEM!
observer Watford Observer

This week New Hope staff and volunteers gathered together for our annual team conference for a time of connection, celeb...
12/06/2026

This week New Hope staff and volunteers gathered together for our annual team conference for a time of connection, celebration, inspiration and information! 💙

We'd like to thank for hosting us, for providing free neck and shoulder massages and for enabling us to give hotel breaks to some of our exceptional volunteers!

On Sunday afternoon, some wonderful people are opening their gardens in Oxhey Hall to raise money for New Hope! 🌹🏡Garden...
11/06/2026

On Sunday afternoon, some wonderful people are opening their gardens in Oxhey Hall to raise money for New Hope! 🌹🏡

Gardens open include Raglan Gardens (4, 6 and 55), Oaklands Avenue (104, 134, 154) and Hillcroft Avenue (140 and 182). Refreshments at 55 Raglan Gardens and plant and book sale at 154 Oaklands Avenue.

Admission £5 adults, under 16s free 💙

"I would encourage anyone and everyone if you would like to make a difference in your community, find ways to volunteer....
10/06/2026

"I would encourage anyone and everyone if you would like to make a difference in your community, find ways to volunteer. Do some good. Do it now."

A rallying call to volunteer from one of our volunteers!

Check out our latest vacancies on our website and read more from our volunteers in our latest newsletter: newhope.org.uk/newsletter

Shocking findings from our health audit but this research is a call to action! Read more in our newsletter: newhope.org....
09/06/2026

Shocking findings from our health audit but this research is a call to action! Read more in our newsletter: newhope.org.uk/newsletter

85% of respondents had multiple diagnosed health conditions
26% had a learning difficulty
60% drank more than the recommended amount of alcohol
55% had attended A&E in the last year
40% had used ambulance services

Read more about the Stadium Sleep Out and its electric atmosphere in our latest newsletter! Over £26,000 was raised for ...
08/06/2026

Read more about the Stadium Sleep Out and its electric atmosphere in our latest newsletter! Over £26,000 was raised for New Hope and the other charities involved! Thank you to everyone who took part! 💙newhope.org.uk/newsletter

Watford FC CSE Trust

"Volunteering as a befriender allows me to develop new skills and build on existing experiences to support the ongoing r...
06/06/2026

"Volunteering as a befriender allows me to develop new skills and build on existing experiences to support the ongoing recovery of mental health and wellbeing in others, and myself. For me, volunteering is life-changing. it's a gift shared both ways."

For five months James lived in the woods on the outskirts of Watford - alone, sometimes a little frightened, and hidden,...
05/06/2026

For five months James lived in the woods on the outskirts of Watford - alone, sometimes a little frightened, and hidden, almost, from the world.

Find out how New Hope helped James in our latest newsletter (on our website).

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67 Queens Road
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WD172QN

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