Emmaus Hampshire is part of the Emmaus UK Federation, a charity offering homeless men and women a home, work and the chance to rebuild their self-respect in a supportive,
community environment. Their aim is to increase coverage in the south of England by reaching out to homeless
and socially excluded people in Hampshire and the surrounding areas.

England's oldest and most perfect almshouse - quote from England's Thousand best Churches, by Simon Jenkins

The Children's Society Shop in Winchester is located by the new library, near to the Theatre Royal, and with its eye catching window displays it has developed a high reputation for the range of quality designer clothing at affordable prices.

The stock for this shop is donated by the local community and with parking nearby, it is easy to visit the Shop.

The shop team of volunteers are friendly and welcoming. They have also been seen in the local press celebrating the shop's achievements and successes, but as always, we are looking for more volunteers to join our happy team. If you are interested in volunteering, please pop into the Shop and have an informal chat with our Shop Manager.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Wells for India is UK charity working on water related projects in Rajasthan in north west India.

Naomi House children's hospice opened in June 1997 to provide respite care, terminal care and bereavement support for children and families from across the south of England.

FUNDRAISING, MERCHANDISE & SHOPS:

Fundraising Office Telephone:
01962 843513

Address:
Naomi House
Unit 3 Sun Valley Business Park
Winnall Close, Winchester
Hampshire. SO23 0LB

Email: fundraising@naomihouse.org.uk

In 2001 a small group of volunteers started to visit asylum seekers in Winchester prison and set up WVG, Winchester Visitors' Group. Our group expanded when the Home Office chose to disperse some asylum seekers to Southampton and in 2007 we changed the name to SWVG, Southampton and Winchester Visitors' Group, to reflect the base of our activities and the growing number of visitors from the Southampton area.

We befriend asylum seekers and refugees who experience particular difficulties. They are referred by agencies such as Refugee Action, Southampton City College and Social Services.

Since 2004, when new Home Office regulations caused many asylum seekers to become destitute, SWVG has operated the ASSIST scheme with the help of local churches and other organisations, to provide temporary accommodation and subsistence for the most vulnerable. Many local people have responded with warmth and generosity.

SWVG also campaigns for a more just and humane asylum system, contributing to the national debate about immigration and asylum and lobbying MPs and local opinion-formers.   In order to raise awareness and funds, we have held a number of successful public events, including Voices in a Strange Land, a five-day series of performances and discussions in Winchester in November 2006.  SWVG patrons have been active on our behalf. The explorer John Pilkington has generously donated proceeds to the group  from illustrated talks about his adventures and the actress Miriam Margolyes has held a private lunch for asylum-seekers and their visitors.  

The Charity is a Christian foundation whose mission is to maintain the hope, comfort, tranquillity and dignity of the residents; and to preserve and foster independence whilst understanding and supporting residents in the face of increasing frailty.

Support is normally given through home visits, made at the mutual convenience of client and Bereavement Visitor. Bereavement Visitors are trained volunteers who have completed a comprehensive course before appointment, and their work is supervised by professionally qualified counsellors.

A request for a visit should be made direct by the bereaved person, although this is often on the recommendation of their GP. The service is free and completely confidential.