Facing homelessness at Christmas can be a very lonely time. When people across the world are gathering in their homes with friends and family, those experiencing homelessness can feel forgotten.
Over the festive period and beyond, we will be a welcoming, safe and supportive home for 22 people experiencing homelessness in Hampshire.
As well as having somewhere warm to stay, our residents will have access to specialist one-to-one support so that they can start rebuilding their lives and escape homelessness for good.
Our staff and volunteers will make Christmas Day as special as it can be whilst respecting that not all our residents will be feeling festive. Residents at our main site will have the opportunity to tuck into Christmas dinner cooked by volunteers and we will ensure that everyone receives gifts.
There are lots of ways that you can help to give hope to someone faced with homelessness this Christmas and ensure that they feel remembered.
You can also email admin@winchesterbeacon.org.uk or call 01962 862050 to discuss how you can help.
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.
Donate
Whether you can spare 10p, £10 or £100 your donation will make a difference to the life of someone experiencing homelessness.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
