Transforming lives at The Winchester Beacon
At The Winchester Beacon, we are passionately dedicated to helping individuals break the cycle of homelessness and rebuild their lives. We welcome people experiencing homelessness—whether they’re referred by their local housing office or self-referring—into a supportive and safe environment.
Empowering our residents through person-centred support
Our approach is all about understanding each resident’s unique story. We work hand-in-hand with our residents to explore their circumstances and set achievable goals. This personalised method ensures that every individual receives the tailored support they need to move forward and have a fresh start.
Compassionate care driven by experience and passion
Our experienced team and committed volunteers are at the heart of our mission. They provide not only a warm bed and nutritious food but also a comprehensive programme of person-centred support. From helping residents to secure permanent accommodation to overcoming personal challenges, we empower residents to regain control of their lives and prepare for independent living.
Join us in making a difference
Every contribution to The Winchester Beacon helps to provide a pathway out of homelessness. Discover how you can support our work through giving or volunteering. Together, we can create lasting change and build a brighter and more inclusive future for everyone.
Our programme of support on offer to each resident includes:
- Support staff who provide one-to-one help, advocacy and support with housing, employment, personal finance and other essential needs on a weekly basis
- Confidential free counselling and psychotherapy service
- Support with finances and budgeting, plus help with benefits claims
- Opportunities to develop independent living skills, including tenancy, budgeting and first aid training
- Access to drug and alcohol advisory services and support
- Peer mentoring
- Recreational activities including weekly bike rides, free gym passes, art workshops and more.
We encourage our residents to engage with our core support services. They can choose as much additional support as they feel they need, based on their strengths and circumstances. We will also signpost to other relevant local support services where appropriate.
Outreach
The Homeless Street Outreach Team is a multi-agency initiative involving Winchester City Council, Two Saints, The Winchester Beacon and Trinity Winchester. The Outreach Team operates five days a week and conducts a thorough search of Winchester city centre where they understand individuals may be rough sleeping or where they have received reports of rough sleeping.
Rough sleepers are offered a warm drink, something to eat and help to access local services that will be able to give them a greater level of support.
Members of the public who are concerned about a rough sleeper can get in touch with Streetlink or Winchester City Council.