For those experiencing homelessness at Christmas, the festive season can be an incredibly lonely and difficult time. While families gather in warm homes to celebrate, many people facing homelessness can feel forgotten and isolated.

At The Winchester Beacon, we are committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and supportive home for 22 people experiencing homelessness in Hampshire over Christmas and beyond.

More than just a place to stay

Our residents will not only have somewhere warm and secure to stay, but they will also receive specialist one-to-one support to help them rebuild their lives and break the cycle of homelessness for good.

On Christmas Day, our dedicated staff and volunteers will work hard to make the day as special and meaningful as possible. While we respect that not all residents may feel festive, those at our main site will have the opportunity to enjoy a traditional Christmas dinner cooked by volunteers, and we will ensure everyone receives gifts.

How you can make a difference

There are many ways you can help ensure that those facing homelessness in Winchester feel supported and remembered this Christmas:

Donate – Help provide essentials, meals, and gifts for residents.
Fundraise – Organise an event or fundraiser to support our work.
Volunteer – Give your time to help make Christmas special.

Give hope this Christmas

With your support, we can help people to feel remembered this Christmas. Together, we can bring warmth, kindness, and a brighter future to those experiencing homelessness.

Give a Gift

Help us to make sure all our residents have a gift to open on Christmas Day. Choose from our list of ideas or order via our Amazon Wishlist.

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Donate

Whether you can spare 10p, £10 or £100 your donation will make a difference to the life of someone experiencing homelessness.

Donate today 

Give Christmas Dinner

Help us to put food on the table this Christmas and contribute to our residents’ Christmas dinner. Choose an item on our shopping list and get in touch.

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Be a Secret Santa

Struggling to buy for the person who has everything? How about a gift for someone who is facing challenging times instead. Donate to help someone experiencing homelessness and give our gift note to your friend or family member so they know they have helped.

Secret Santa Gift Note

Send a Christmas Card

Make sure our residents know that people are thinking of them this Christmas and write them a card. Send to The Winchester Beacon, 20B Jewry St, SO23 8RZ.

 

Advent Giving Challenge

Take on our Advent Giving Challenge, put a little aside every day and help to give a gift of shelter, support and hope to someone experiencing homelessness this Christmas.

Print Advent Giving Calendar

Give for Free

Did you know that if you shop at your favourite high street shops via Easyfundraising they will donate money to your chosen charity? There are tempting offers to enjoy too!

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Beacon Christmas Cards

Choose from our beautiful range of Christmas cards made by local artists. The cards are £5 for a pack of 10 and can be bought on our website for delivery or collection.

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