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Keep up with what's happening at Newbury Soup Kitchen, from community events and fundraising updates to stories, service news and the people helping make it all happen.

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Event

Soup Kitchen Quiz - November 26

We’re delighted to be holding another Quiz Night at Donnington & Co on Friday 6th November, and we would love you to join us

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6 December 2026

Christmas Wreath Workshop

Come and join us at Donnington&Co Golf Club (The Oak Room) for a special Christmas Wreath Workshop
with local floral designer Karen Copper of Allium Florist, who creates the seasonal arrangements seen throughout The Vineyard.🎄

27 November 2026

"Christmas in Concert" Celebrating Community & Giving with Newbury Soup Kitchen

Join us for a special evening of Christmas music, readings and festive cheer at St Nicolas Church, Newbury.

12 June 2026

Soup Kitchen Quiz - June 26

Join us for a brilliant evening in support of the wonderful Newbury Soup Kitchen.

Other Events

Homelessness is not simply about not having a roof over your head. It can mean sleeping on the streets, moving between friends or relatives, living in temporary accommodation, staying in a hostel, or living somewhere that is not suitable or safe.

Homelessness: Understanding the Causes and Reality

SWEP

Severe Weather Emergency Protocol

What an honour and wonderful afternoon.

Newbury Soup Kitchen receives a nomination for the The King’s Award for Voluntary Service 2026 from His Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant for the Royal County of Berkshire.

What an incredible day at the Newbury 10K! In temperatures soaring above 32 degrees, our amazing fundraising team took on the challenge in spectacular style and costume.

Newbury Soup Kitchen Team Completes Newbury 10K in Scorching Heat

On 29 April 2026, the Crime and Policing Act came into force and introduced a new offence specifically targeting the practice commonly referred to as “cuckooing.”

Cuckooing – the Crime and Policing Act 2026

Recent Government figures show that homelessness in England continues to rise, with record numbers of people sleeping rough and families living in temporary accommodation.

Record homelessness levels across England

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Read Phil's Story

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

Community

Read Nick's Story

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

Community

Lou runs our operations

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

Staff

Stories from our community

Real people, real stories

Real moments shared by NSK: the people, the partnerships, and the quiet acts of care that make us who we are.

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