Very many thanks to all our Supporters for being so extremely generous to us and to the Homeless over the Christmas period, we were thankfully very well supplied with presents for our residents and with delicious Christmas goodies. Thank you to all those who took time out from their personal celebrations to come and volunteer over the holiday period so that we could extend our opening hours. All the best for 2012

Our Resources page has the new booklets - 'A Guide to Helping Rough Sleepers in Winchester', 'The Christian Service Guide' and the 'Information Sheet for Rough Sleepers in Winchester'. Printed copies of all of these are available from the Nightshelter office too. See also the new 'CTW Justice and Peace Blog' for latest news across Winchester.

The Nightshelter is an independent local charity supported by the Churches of Winchester, welcoming people who are homeless into safe accommodation and providing specialist support since 1988.

Its aim is to help homeless people by providing a safe, warm environment; a comfortable bed (6pm-8.30am); a hot evening meal and breakfast; advice and support; and vital assistance to prepare for and find appropriate move-on accommodation for permanent independent living.

We link with a network of national and local organisations to help our present and future guests at the Nightshelter. Our aim is to relieve suffering caused by homelessness.

If you are sleeping rough or seeking emergency shelter, please get in touch.

Agencies � if you wish to make a referral, please download the Risk Assessment Form

If you do have a roof over your head but would like to help others who do not, we are always on the look out for new volunteers.

If you are able to help fund the Nightshelter or donate goods, your donations will be greatly appreciated.

The painting of the WCNS is by Dan Cippico 1998 used by kind permission

We are always pleased to hear from anybody interested in the work of the Nightshelter, and are happy to show visitors around. The Nightshelter is a team effort that is only as strong as its volunteer base - so, thank you to all those of you who are helping us in so many valuable ways.

Winchester Churches Nightshelter (WCNS)
Jewry Street (behind the Discovery Centre)
Winchester, Hampshire SO23 8RZ
Tel. 01962 862050
Email: admin@wcns.org.uk.
Registered Charity Number 1080443

THE FRUGAL LUNCH

On Sunday 22nd April, 2012 at Winchester Churches’ Nightshelter.
Also featuring ‘drumming circle’ by Active Arts and Nightshelter guests.

Donate your Sunday lunch to the Nightshelter! There’s no such thing as a free lunch...

..but, arrive at the Nightshelter (next to the Discovery Centre, behind Brasserie Blanc) between 12:30 and 16:00 for a delicious plate of rice and dahl and a cup of builder’s tea and donate the money for your usual Sunday lunch or dinner to the Nightshelter.

Please let us know you can come on: Email: admin@wcns.org.uk or telephone 01962 862050