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Real Change Basingstoke @realchangebas

Basingstoke and Deane Social Inclusion Partnership is helping to reduce rough sleeping in the borough by working together. Help us to make a real change.

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Free, confidential advice is available from @CA_Basingstoke on benefits, debt, housing, work and more. 📞 08082 787829 (9am to 4pm) 📍 Drop in: Ridgeway Community Centre, RG22 5BW, 9.30am to 12.30pm 💻 cabasingstoke.org.uk/email (1/2)
The exterior of the Ridgeway Community centre at Blackdown Close, Buckskin.

ALT The exterior of the Ridgeway Community centre at Blackdown Close, Buckskin.
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The FoodBytes Summer newsletter from @basingstokefoodbank is out now. 🌟 Catch up on all the latest news and updates from Basingstoke Foodbank in their quarterly newsletter at basingstoke.foodbank.org.uk/…

Foodbytes Summer 2026 | Basingstoke Foodbank

Summer Foodbytes Newsletter

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The Camrose Centre is hiring a part-time support worker 💙 They want someone empathetic, reliable and a great listener. Experience with vulnerable people is a plus but not essential - training is available for the right candidate. (1/2)
Job vacancy for a Part Time Support Worker at The Camrose Centre. Apply by sending CV to clare.farrow@thecamrosecentre.org.

ALT Job vacancy for a Part Time Support Worker at The Camrose Centre. Apply by sending CV to clare.farrow@thecamrosecentre.org.

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To find out more or apply, send your CV to clare.farrow@thecamrosecentre.org (2/2)
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It’s #VolunteersWeek 💜 If you want to make a real difference, consider giving some of your time to local homelessness charities and services such as the Camrose Centre, Basingstoke Foodbank or @JulianHouseBas Your time could help make the borough a better place. (1/2)
Graphic with colourful stars and shapes with text saying “Volunteers' Week 1 – 7 June 2026. #VolunteersWeek”.

ALT Graphic with colourful stars and shapes with text saying “Volunteers' Week 1 – 7 June 2026. #VolunteersWeek”.

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Find up-to-date volunteering opportunities in the borough at bvaction.org.uk/volunteering (2/2)

Looking to Volunteer? - Basingstoke Voluntary Action

Basingstoke's Volunteer Centre helping you find volunteering roles in Basingstoke. Gain career experience and learn valuable new skills.

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Chat About at Basingstoke Discovery Centre offers a relaxed, welcoming space to spend time with others, have a chat, and enjoy games or jigsaw puzzles - no pressure, just company. 🗓 Every Monday ⏰ 11am to 1pm 📍 Basingstoke Discovery Centre
Poster for 'Chat About' event at Basingstoke Discovery Centre. Text reads: “Every Monday 11am to 1pm. Come along to the library – chat with new friends and try our selection of games and jigsaw puzzles.” Chat About logo. Hampshire County Council logo.

ALT Poster for 'Chat About' event at Basingstoke Discovery Centre. Text reads: “Every Monday 11am to 1pm. Come along to the library – chat with new friends and try our selection of games and jigsaw puzzles.” Chat About logo. Hampshire County Council logo.
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A simple way to help locally! You can donate food online via Basingstoke Foodbank’s Give Today page. Items go straight to their warehouse. 💚 🛒 Visit the online shop: givetoday.co.uk/basingstokef… 🛒 For all the different ways to donate food: basingstoke.foodbank.org.uk/…
Poster for Basingstoke Foodbank. Text says: “Can you help? You can donate and send exactly what we need, directly from your phone! Please donate here and it will be delivered directly to our warehouse: www.givetoday.co.uk/basingstokefoodbank”

ALT Poster for Basingstoke Foodbank. Text says: “Can you help? You can donate and send exactly what we need, directly from your phone! Please donate here and it will be delivered directly to our warehouse: www.givetoday.co.uk/basingstokefoodbank”
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Every detail counts when you raise a StreetLink alert. Street names, landmarks, stations, platform numbers or a What3Words location all help outreach teams find someone sleeping rough faster. Your alert could be the step that connects someone to safety and care. 💜
thestreetlink.org.uk. StreetLink logo. Graphic map of the UK with a pin on it. Text reads: “Did you know? Location details help teams act faster. Adding info like street names, landmarks or platform numbers makes it easier for outreach teams to find someone sleeping rough and offer support.”

ALT thestreetlink.org.uk. StreetLink logo. Graphic map of the UK with a pin on it. Text reads: “Did you know? Location details help teams act faster. Adding info like street names, landmarks or platform numbers makes it easier for outreach teams to find someone sleeping rough and offer support.”

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You can submit an alert to StreetLink at thestreetlink.org.uk/
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This is a real reminder that change is possible. After experiencing homelessness and addiction from a young age, Darren Skeete is now rebuilding his life and supporting others as a peer worker. The right support at the right time matters. Read his story: bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj0v…

How I overcame homelessness to help others

A former drug addict who experienced homelessness turned his life around and is helping others.

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If you’re worried about someone sleeping rough, you can help connect them with local outreach teams. Send an alert via StreetLink at thestreetlink.org.uk/
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Free, confidential support is available locally from @CA_Basingstoke if you’re struggling with debt, housing, benefits or the rising cost of living. Independent advice is available by phone, online or at local drop ins across Basingstoke. (1/2)
A woman and a child in a living room excitedly opening a shoebox, with the child holding a wooden item and paper.

ALT A woman and a child in a living room excitedly opening a shoebox, with the child holding a wooden item and paper.

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Find out more and get support at cabasingstoke.org.uk (2/2)

Citizens Advice Basingstoke

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Visit Basingstoke Discovery Centre on Tuesday 12 May, 2pm to 6pm to explore your local SEND offer. ⭐ Welcoming, relaxed environment ⭐ Guidance on support ⭐ Connect with community organisations ⭐ Support for families with children and young people aged 0 to 25 (1/2)
Text reading: “Explore your SEND Local Offer, all in once place. Join us at an event near you to find out about your local special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) support. To find an event near you, visit www.connecttosupporthampshire.org.uk/localoffer.” Hampshire County Council logo, Hampshire Parent Carer logo and Hampshire Local Offer logo.

ALT Text reading: “Explore your SEND Local Offer, all in once place. Join us at an event near you to find out about your local special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) support. To find an event near you, visit www.connecttosupporthampshire.org.uk/localoffer.” Hampshire County Council logo, Hampshire Parent Carer logo and Hampshire Local Offer logo.

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Find more information at connecttosupporthampshire.or… (2/2)
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Want to volunteer but not sure where to start? Basingstoke Voluntary Action is running Community Volunteer Hubs where you can drop in, have an informal chat and explore volunteering opportunities that fit you. No booking needed just pop in and find out what’s possible. (1/2)
A woman from Basingstoke Voluntary Action (BVA) sat in a reception area at a table and holding a laptop, with leaflets for various services BVA provides.

ALT A woman from Basingstoke Voluntary Action (BVA) sat in a reception area at a table and holding a laptop, with leaflets for various services BVA provides.

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📆 Friday 8 May, 9.30am to 12.30pm - Gill Nethercott Centre, Whitchurch, RG28 7HP 📆 Wednesday 27 May, 10am to 12.30pm - Ridgeway Community Centre, Basingstoke, RG22 5BW (2/2)
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For people sleeping rough, a pet can mean everything. @Tell_StreetLink work with @StreetVetUK and StreetPaws to make sure both people and their animals get much needed support . If you see someone with a pet sleeping rough, contact thestreetlink.org.uk/ and tick the pet box.🐾
A man rough-sleeping with a dog. Text reads: "NO PET LEFT BEHIND. StreetLink partners withn StreetVet and StreetPaws to help individuals sleeping rough with pets." Logos for SteetVet, StreetPaws and StreetLink at bottom of image.

ALT A man rough-sleeping with a dog. Text reads: "NO PET LEFT BEHIND. StreetLink partners withn StreetVet and StreetPaws to help individuals sleeping rough with pets." Logos for SteetVet, StreetPaws and StreetLink at bottom of image.
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Do local health and care services really know what matters to you? @HwatchHampshire wants to hear from local people about their local services. Your experience of the NHS and social care, good or bad, can help improve services for everyone in Hampshire. (1/2)
Photo of a group of people sat at different tables watching a presentation. Text reads: "Tell us about your experiences of healthcare. Good. Bad. Anything in between. Share your experience and help to improve local health and social care services." Healthwatch Hampshire logo in the bottom left.

ALT Photo of a group of people sat at different tables watching a presentation. Text reads: "Tell us about your experiences of healthcare. Good. Bad. Anything in between. Share your experience and help to improve local health and social care services." Healthwatch Hampshire logo in the bottom left.

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Have your say confidentially through a short survey at healthwatchhampshire.co.uk/h…

Have Your Say | Healthwatch Hampshire

Without your voice, we can’t champion and campaign for changes in health and social care within Hampshire. Let us know what is important to you, Have Your Say by sharing your experiences with us.

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