Christmas can be a particularly challenging time for our residents and people experiencing homelessness. Whilst nothing can replace being in your own home at Christmas, we try to make it as special as possible for the people we support.
We are always grateful to our local community for so much kindness and generosity during the festive season. We would appreciate any help and support either through the donation of gifts for our residents, food and household items to help with the running of The Winchester Beacon or financial support.
Please phone the office or complete the enquiry form below if you have items you would like to donate, 01962 862050.
Donate food and other items:
- Fresh vegetables
- Joint of meat
- Bacon
- Sausages
- Granulated sugar
- Cans of fizzy soft drinks
- Coffee
- Crisps
- Popcorn
- Salted nuts
- Antibacterial spray
- Antibacterial wipes
- Stamps
- Sleeping bags
- Blankets
Christmas gifts for residents:
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- Chocolates
- Socks (new)
- Beanie hat
- Thermos cup
- Headphones
- Gloves
- Underwear (new)
- Batteries
- Cinema voucher (VUE or Everyman)
- Primark voucher
- Supermarket voucher
- Cafe voucher
- Book voucher
- WH Smith voucher
- The Works voucher
- Greggs voucher
- Mountain Warehouse voucher
Our bedding cupboard is currently full. But do watch this space, we will list them again when our supplies run low. Please note that when we are in a position to accept bedding we are unable to take feather duvets.
Donate via our Amazon Wishlist
We make sure that all 22 of our residents receive a gift on Christmas Day. Our Christmas Amazon Wishlist is an opportunity to choose a present and have it delivered straight to The Winchester Beacon ready for us to pop it under our tree.
Christmas Cards
Our beautiful 2022 Christmas card features a snowy Jewry Street. The stunning illustration has kindly been created by local artist, Jonathan Chapman.
Cards are available for delivery or collection from The Winchester Beacon. £5 for 1o cards, you can order online via the link below.
Advent Giving Challenge
This year we are asking supporters to take on our Advent Giving Challenge. Every day in advent put aside £1, or whatever you can spare, by Christmas you will have raised enough to give a gift of hope to someone experiencing homelessness in Hampshire.
Reverse Advent Calendar
You may prefer to collect items rather than money during December. If so, please find below our Reverse Advent Calendar.
