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• Real People

Meet the Team.

Newbury Soup Kitchen is powered by a dedicated team of staff, trustees, volunteers and supporters who help keep food, care and practical support available across Newbury.

Founder & Patron

Meryl

I founded Newbury Soup Kitchen in 2017 with a determination to help vulnerable people

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Will Young

I’m thrilled and honoured to be a patron of Newbury Soup Kitchen

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Staff

Lou

It all started with a young man and his dog. He used to sit on the bridge in Newbury.

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Kate

I started volunteering at NSK 3 years ago as hairdresser

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Kitchen Volunteers

Jane

I ran a successful catering company for 28 years and when it was time to hang up my apron in my own business.

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Rob

As a local chef I knew I wanted to give something back

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Jane- Marie

I absolutely love the work I do at NSK

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Lynne

I feel privileged to be part of this team

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Volunteers

Jodie

It is incredible to see the generosity of our local residents and businesses, keeping me busy every week with the number of offerings we receive.

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Mitchell

It’s easy to overlook how much small contributions matter but being there has shown me how much of a difference even a few hours can make.

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Heather

Volunteering with the Newbury Soup Kitchen has been an incredible experience—both rewarding and humbling

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Steph

At the beginning of the pandemic I was furloughed from my job and it created a huge void.  Even though I wasn’t alone, and that I had the support of family and friends, I felt really isolated

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Carrie

I love being part of this friendly team of very kind people and I love feeling that I am doing something for someone else even in a small way.

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Ally

I volunteer at the Newbury Soup Kitchen because I love helping people and being part of a community that really cares.

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Paul

Supporting initiatives like the Newbury Soup Kitchen is not just a responsibility but a privilege that aligns closely with my personal and professional values.

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Jane

I felt compelled to join as I had lost my brother the previous year as a result of addiction to  drink and drugs

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Keith

Having had friends and family that have ended up living on the streets or without food for one reason or another

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Andy

I really look forward to our evening sessions and catching up with our clients

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Ian

I volunteer because I get to work with smashing people who care about other people regardless of who those people are.

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Cath

I am one of the older members, possibly the shortest but not the quietest!

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Chris

I started volunteering at Newbury Soup Kitchen after I retired from nursing.

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Tom

Helping at NSK came after a long search for how I could make a small difference

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John

I have had the privilege of volunteering nearly 9 years

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Trustees

Steve

Steve is committed to the Newbury community, which is reflected in his involvement with local charities

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Simon

I started to volunteer in 2022, it was along way out of my comfort zone

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Mehran

I’m delighted to support the Newbury Soup Kitchen as Treasurer

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Sian

I have watched from the sideline this amazing charity be built and seen first-hand how it has impacted so many Clients

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Steph

We need to support vulnerable people to become part of society once more and to develop relationship based practice

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Our community

Meet the people we help

Here are some of the success stories of our clients, they have taken the opportunity write a few paragraphs explaining how they feel the Newbury Soup Kitchen has helped change their lives.

Our Clients' Stories

Paula

I am now happier, feeling safe and able to move on and enjoy my life

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Martin

After the break up of my marriage, my life started to get gradually worse and worse

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Alex

I’d been flitting from one location to another, struggling to find secure accommodation and employment.

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Lucy

Newbury Soup Kitchen volunteers all individually loved me and cared for me in their own way.

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Marek

Chris, Meryl and other people in Soup Kitchen you did so much for me.

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Phil

When I first heard about the Newbury Soup Kitchen, I was in two minds as to whether to go or not.

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Nick

This whole journey, if you want to call it that, started from that freak accident that could happen to anybody effectively.

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Our need for volunteers changes on a regular basis. Please keep an eye out for positions appearing on our Facebook and Twitter social media channels and also our Volunteers Wanted page too. Please be aware that an Enhanced DBS check for vulnerable adults is required and we ask for (and check) references.

How do I volunteer at the Newbury Soup Kitchen?

Questions, answered with care

Anything else you'd like to know? Just reach out — we're happy to help.

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