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The Winchester Beacon Our mission is to enable people to escape homelessness for good. The Winchester Beacon offers hope and help to people experiencing homelessness in Hampshire.

The Winchester Beacon (formerly Winchester Churches Nightshelter) offers accommodation, food and vital support services to people experiencing homelessness across Hampshire. The charity has been supporting people for over 30 years as Winchester Churches Nightshelter. In 2021, we changed our working name to The Winchester Beacon to better reflect the support we now give. We are open every day of the year, 24 hours a day with ten bedrooms in the city centre of Winchester and an additional 12 beds at our off-site properties. We provide high quality accommodation and food, a safe and caring temporary home, and specialist support to restore self-esteem, develop skills, and support people into longer-term accommodation and independent living. We offer one-to-one advocacy support and advice, computer training, help with budgeting and finances, practical aid with food and nutrition, guidance for anyone with substance misuse problems, and counselling. Our aim is to enable people to rebuild their lives and escape homelessness for good. DONATIONS

If you would like to donate food, domestic items, clothes or funds to The Winchester Beacon please visit http://winchesterbeacon.org.uk/ways-you-can-give/

STAYING WITH US

If you need information about staying at The Winchester Beacon, please visit https://winchesterbeacon.org.uk/stay-at-the-nightshelter/

Last chance to book!We are really looking forward to hosting our Supporters' Evening this Thursday at The Arc in Wi*****...
12/10/2026

Last chance to book!

We are really looking forward to hosting our Supporters' Evening this Thursday at The Arc in Wi******er.

The evening will be an opportunity for us to give an insight into our support for people experiencing homelessness, share the experiences of our residents and celebrate the amazing community that makes our essential work possible.

We are excited to be welcoming a great line up of guest speakers and supporters including Jennie Maizels Illustrator and Alison Wells, Plane Talking Products.

The event is open to everyone whether you already support our work or you are curious to find out more about what is being done to tackle homelessness.

The event is free to attend but booking is essential.

When: Thursday 15th October, doors open at 6.30pm with guests taking their seats at 7pm.

Where? The Arc, Jewry Street, Wi******er, SO23 8SB

Booking essential: Please use the QR code below or head to our website.

The event is expected to end at approximately 8pm.

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Today, as we mark World Homeless Day and World Mental Health Day, we’re reminded that homelessness is about so much more...
10/10/2026

Today, as we mark World Homeless Day and World Mental Health Day, we’re reminded that homelessness is about so much more than not having a place to call home.

The worry of having nowhere to stay. The loneliness of feeling invisible. The emotional weight of trying to rebuild your life when it perhaps feels like the world has turned its back on you.

Homelessness can take a huge toll on mental health. And poor mental health can make it even harder to find a way out of homelessness.

But homelessness does not define a person and their past does not have to determine their future.

At The Wi******er Beacon, we believe everyone deserves a safe place to stay, someone who will listen without judgement and the opportunity to rebuild their life with dignity, hope and support.

Sometimes, the first step towards a brighter future is a warm bed. Sometimes, it’s a hot drink and a conversation. Sometimes, it’s knowing that someone believes in you when you’re struggling to believe in yourself.

Thank you to everyone in our community who shows their belief in the people we support, together we are helping people to transform their lives and move on from homelessness.

If you would like to find out more about how we are supporting people experiencing homelessness please join us for our Supporters' Evening on Thursday 15th October at 6.30pm. The event is free to attend but booking via our website is required.




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On Friday 9th October, we will mark World Homeless Day alongside at ******ercathedral. You are invited to join us for E...
07/10/2026

On Friday 9th October, we will mark World Homeless Day alongside at ******ercathedral.

You are invited to join us for Evensong at 5.30pm on Friday 9th October. Together, we will remember those who have lost their lives having experienced homelessness and raise awareness of the challenges still faced by many in our community.

It is free to attend and following the service attendees are welcome to a drinks reception kindly hosted by Wi******er Cathedral.

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Why do we need your support? Every donation to The Wi******er Beacon, no matter how small, can make a real difference to...
06/10/2026

Why do we need your support?

Every donation to The Wi******er Beacon, no matter how small, can make a real difference to someone facing homelessness.

Here is how your support could help:

🛏️£5 can help towards the cost of a bed for the night

🍽️£15 could give someone a safe place to stay, plus a home cooked meal, toiletries and fresh clothes.

💙£30 could give someone tailored support from our staff to begin on the path of rebuilding their life.

Your donation could help someone take their next step. If you're able to support us, please consider donating.

The link to donate is in our bio, thank you in advance.

Could you volunteer with us at The Wi******er Beacon? There are lots of different ways you can support us, from voluntee...
02/10/2026

Could you volunteer with us at The Wi******er Beacon?

There are lots of different ways you can support us, from volunteering overnight to sharing your skills and experience with our team and residents.

Whether you have a few hours to spare or a particular skill you’d love to share, there's an opportunity for everyone!

Why not get involved and make a difference?

Find more about volunteering opportunities on our website.

Our supply of sleeping bags at The Wi******er Beacon is running low, and these essential items are provided to people wh...
25/09/2026

Our supply of sleeping bags at The Wi******er Beacon is running low, and these essential items are provided to people who are sleeping rough.

If you are willing and able to donate a sleeping bag, you can drop one off at our main site on Jewry Street, next to the Arc. Every donation can make a real difference to someone facing a difficult night.

Alternatively, you can support us through our Amazon Wishlist, which features some of our most needed items. By choosing a sleeping bag from the list it will be delivered directly to us(The link is below).

Find out more about how we are working with our local community to support people experiencing homelessness at our Supporters’ Evening on Thursday 15th October, 6.30pm at The Arc. It is free to attend but booking is essential. Find out more on our website.

Thankyou in advance!

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This week we were lucky enough to be joined by M group, who came in and gave their time and energy to cook a delicious s...
19/09/2026

This week we were lucky enough to be joined by M group, who came in and gave their time and energy to cook a delicious stir-fry and fruit crumble for our residents, staff and volunteers.

The team of colleagues worked enthusiastically to prepare and cook lunch, quickly filling the corridors with a wonderful smell.

A big thank you to them as it was an amazing opportunity for residents, staff and volunteers to sit down and eat together.

We look forward to next month's meal!

Join TakeNote Chamber Choir and The Hyde Pipers for a free outdoor concert this Sunday, part of . The programme will inc...
18/09/2026

Join TakeNote Chamber Choir and The Hyde Pipers for a free outdoor concert this Sunday, part of . The programme will include folk and classical songs and Northumbrian tunes by the pipers.

Taking place at Wolvesey Castle from 12.30pm with the performance beginning at 1pm. Bring a chair, bean bag, blanket, picnic. All ages welcome.

It is a free event with a retiring collection in aid of English Heritage and The Wi******er Beacon.

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Whether you already support our life-changing work or you are curious about what is being done to tackle homelessness we...
12/09/2026

Whether you already support our life-changing work or you are curious about what is being done to tackle homelessness we would love to see you at our Supporters' Evening on Thursday 15th October at The Arc on Jewry Street in Wi******er.

The evening is an opportunity to discover more about how we are supporting people experiencing homelessness with the help of our amazing community.

The doors will be open from 6.30pm with light refreshments available. Guests will take their seats at 7pm. The event is free to attend but we do ask you to reserve a place via our website or email marketing@wi******erbeacon.org.uk.

More information and booking: https://buff.ly/2nljkNk

We'd love to see you there.

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On Sunday 20th September, come along to Wolvesey Castle and enjoy the sounds of TakeNOTE Chamber Choir and The Hyde Pipe...
28/08/2026

On Sunday 20th September, come along to Wolvesey Castle and enjoy the sounds of TakeNOTE Chamber Choir and The Hyde Pipers. This historic setting will host a free concert as part of Wi******er Heritage Open Days

The concert is free with a retiring collection for English Heritage and The Wi******er Beacon. Thank you to everyone involved for your support.

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20B Jewry Street
Winchester
SO238RZ

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Monday 9am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 7pm
Wednesday 9am - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 7pm
Saturday 9am - 7pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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