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A Season of Giving: Should Christmas Kindness Last All Year?

As the evenings grow darker, the nation begins its festive preparations. The sights and sounds of Christmas are everywhere, with families planning gatherings, shopping for presents, and stocking up on festive treats to celebrate with loved ones.

Amidst this seasonal cheer, the stark reality of homelessness remains ever-present. In a quiet doorway, a rough sleeper with a donated coffee to help fend off the cold, lonely. During December, many shoppers pause to offer food, money, or small gifts to those on the streets a gesture of goodwill inspired by the Christmas spirit.

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Homelessness and the early release of prisoners

What is happening?

Due to the overcrowding in Prisons, an Early Release Scheme has been set up in the UK.  

The Government thought that this would help reduce the pressure on prisons and be a starting step of sorting out the Criminal Justice Systems overcrowding. The increase in sentence length is the main cause of overcrowding. The Crown Court (2023) stated the average sentence is 25% longer than in 2012.

A spokesperson from the Ministry of Justice said the early release system would give probation staff more time to prepare for prisoner’s release and set them up with housing and help. This has not been the case, as former inmates are now seen rough sleeping, and re-offending to get back into the prison.

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Three Peaks in 24 hours

On 6th and 7th July a team of NSK volunteers will embark on the National Three Peaks Challenge, setting themselves 24 hours to climb Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon – the three highest mountains in Scotland, England and Wales. Your support will help fund the work of NSK which changes lives, often saving lives.

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Volunteer Week

Volunteers’ Week 2024!

Celebrated at the Newbury Soup Kitchen.

This year, we celebrate Volunteer Week at The Newbury Soup Kitchen by passing on our thanks to the incredible volunteers we have supporting our charity. Without the dedication of these wonderful people, we couldn’t do the work we do and continue to expand our efforts across West Berkshire.

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Winter Homeless Project

Press Release 16 April 2024 WINTER HOMELESS PROJECT PROVIDED ACCOMODATION FOR WEST BERKSHIRE HOMELESS FOR 117 NIGHTS Local homeless support charities came together in the

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