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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 a long 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 social media channel and also our Roles & Volunteering 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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