New Hope
@newhopehq.bsky.social
New Hope is a Watford-based charity working with people who are experiencing homelessness.
Step into Christmas with the Phoenix Choir! 🎶
The annual concert of carols and more contemporary and familiar festive songs will once again raise vital funds for New Hope.
Tickets cost £12, which includes refreshments. Accompanied children under 16 go free.
www.newhope.org.uk/concert
The annual concert of carols and more contemporary and familiar festive songs will once again raise vital funds for New Hope.
Tickets cost £12, which includes refreshments. Accompanied children under 16 go free.
www.newhope.org.uk/concert
November 20, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Step into Christmas with the Phoenix Choir! 🎶
The annual concert of carols and more contemporary and familiar festive songs will once again raise vital funds for New Hope.
Tickets cost £12, which includes refreshments. Accompanied children under 16 go free.
www.newhope.org.uk/concert
The annual concert of carols and more contemporary and familiar festive songs will once again raise vital funds for New Hope.
Tickets cost £12, which includes refreshments. Accompanied children under 16 go free.
www.newhope.org.uk/concert
Thank you to everyone who has already purchased essential items from our wishlist, such as these two flasks for hot drinks so we can take hot drinks to people sleeping rough 💙
www.newhope.org.uk/wishlist
www.newhope.org.uk/wishlist
November 19, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Thank you to everyone who has already purchased essential items from our wishlist, such as these two flasks for hot drinks so we can take hot drinks to people sleeping rough 💙
www.newhope.org.uk/wishlist
www.newhope.org.uk/wishlist
Huge thanks to HSS UK (Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh) for their generous donation of food to the Haven last week! 💙
November 18, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Huge thanks to HSS UK (Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh) for their generous donation of food to the Haven last week! 💙
The Watford Winter Shelter opens tonight! This unique provision will run every night until mid-March where people facing homelessness receive a warm welcome from our team of volunteers and staff, a hot, delicious and nutritious meal, and a safe and comfortable place to sleep.
November 17, 2025 at 8:48 AM
The Watford Winter Shelter opens tonight! This unique provision will run every night until mid-March where people facing homelessness receive a warm welcome from our team of volunteers and staff, a hot, delicious and nutritious meal, and a safe and comfortable place to sleep.
As Christmas presents for our residents, we'd like to give vouchers so they have the choice to buy what they need or a treat they would like.
Donations can be dropped into the fundraising office upstairs at 67 Queens Road, Monday to Friday, 10am-2pm. Get in touch on 01923 227132 to find out more.
Donations can be dropped into the fundraising office upstairs at 67 Queens Road, Monday to Friday, 10am-2pm. Get in touch on 01923 227132 to find out more.
November 14, 2025 at 10:33 AM
As Christmas presents for our residents, we'd like to give vouchers so they have the choice to buy what they need or a treat they would like.
Donations can be dropped into the fundraising office upstairs at 67 Queens Road, Monday to Friday, 10am-2pm. Get in touch on 01923 227132 to find out more.
Donations can be dropped into the fundraising office upstairs at 67 Queens Road, Monday to Friday, 10am-2pm. Get in touch on 01923 227132 to find out more.
Happy new home! We're delighted to share that three people are moving from our Emergency Accommodation into our HopeHomes this week! 🎉 And this is because three people have moved on from HopeHomes into their own independent accommodation! 💙
November 13, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Happy new home! We're delighted to share that three people are moving from our Emergency Accommodation into our HopeHomes this week! 🎉 And this is because three people have moved on from HopeHomes into their own independent accommodation! 💙
On Saturday, December 20, we’re looking for volunteers to help us wrap gifts at the wrapping station in the Harlequin and share the spirit of Christmas while raising vital funds for those in need.
If you'd like to help, please send us a message or email Frazer on fansell@newhope.org.uk 🎁
If you'd like to help, please send us a message or email Frazer on fansell@newhope.org.uk 🎁
November 11, 2025 at 8:44 AM
On Saturday, December 20, we’re looking for volunteers to help us wrap gifts at the wrapping station in the Harlequin and share the spirit of Christmas while raising vital funds for those in need.
If you'd like to help, please send us a message or email Frazer on fansell@newhope.org.uk 🎁
If you'd like to help, please send us a message or email Frazer on fansell@newhope.org.uk 🎁
With the Easyfundraising app, shopping online can generate donations for New Hope at no cost to you or us! Sign-up using the link below and, before the end of November, you’ll help us to secure a bonus donation!
www.easyfundraising.org.uk/easyfundrais... and choose New Hope Trust as your charity.
www.easyfundraising.org.uk/easyfundrais... and choose New Hope Trust as your charity.
November 10, 2025 at 8:44 AM
With the Easyfundraising app, shopping online can generate donations for New Hope at no cost to you or us! Sign-up using the link below and, before the end of November, you’ll help us to secure a bonus donation!
www.easyfundraising.org.uk/easyfundrais... and choose New Hope Trust as your charity.
www.easyfundraising.org.uk/easyfundrais... and choose New Hope Trust as your charity.
New Hope’s latest Impact Report is available now, showing New Hope’s impact, stories and statistics of changed lives. The impact of our day-to-day work is only made possible because of the tenacity and compassion of our team and the generosity of our supporters.
newhope.org.uk/impact
newhope.org.uk/impact
November 7, 2025 at 3:18 PM
New Hope’s latest Impact Report is available now, showing New Hope’s impact, stories and statistics of changed lives. The impact of our day-to-day work is only made possible because of the tenacity and compassion of our team and the generosity of our supporters.
newhope.org.uk/impact
newhope.org.uk/impact
Taking place at Vicarage Road Stadium on Friday 27 February, the Stadium Sleep Out shines a light on homelessness and supports the organisations working tirelessly to provide hope and help where it’s needed most. 💛
👉 Sign up today and make a difference:
register.enthuse.com/ps/event/Sta...
👉 Sign up today and make a difference:
register.enthuse.com/ps/event/Sta...
Stadium Sleep Out 2026 | Watford FC's Community Sports & Education Trust
I have just registered for the Stadium Sleep Out Why not join me...
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November 6, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Taking place at Vicarage Road Stadium on Friday 27 February, the Stadium Sleep Out shines a light on homelessness and supports the organisations working tirelessly to provide hope and help where it’s needed most. 💛
👉 Sign up today and make a difference:
register.enthuse.com/ps/event/Sta...
👉 Sign up today and make a difference:
register.enthuse.com/ps/event/Sta...
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Thousands of homeless people will be able to open a bank account and five major banks as part of a strategy to improve financial inclusion.
Five major banks to allow homeless people to open bank accounts under new pilot
www.bigissue.com
November 5, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Thousands of homeless people will be able to open a bank account and five major banks as part of a strategy to improve financial inclusion.
Recently, residents from the Recovery Service visited Aldenham Country Park where they fed and stroked lots of animals.
“Had fun at the farm today. Nice little morning out.”
“It was a bit of freedom. Nice to be out in the country air. Got some duck eggs. Brought back memories of home.”
“Had fun at the farm today. Nice little morning out.”
“It was a bit of freedom. Nice to be out in the country air. Got some duck eggs. Brought back memories of home.”
November 5, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Recently, residents from the Recovery Service visited Aldenham Country Park where they fed and stroked lots of animals.
“Had fun at the farm today. Nice little morning out.”
“It was a bit of freedom. Nice to be out in the country air. Got some duck eggs. Brought back memories of home.”
“Had fun at the farm today. Nice little morning out.”
“It was a bit of freedom. Nice to be out in the country air. Got some duck eggs. Brought back memories of home.”
There’s a new sense of calm and quiet excitement at New Hope’s Haven thanks to newcomers who have taken up residence - in the garden pond.
The newcomers are a school of 10 hardy red goldfish. They are shy and small at the moment, but their presence has already made a big impact.
The newcomers are a school of 10 hardy red goldfish. They are shy and small at the moment, but their presence has already made a big impact.
November 3, 2025 at 8:10 AM
There’s a new sense of calm and quiet excitement at New Hope’s Haven thanks to newcomers who have taken up residence - in the garden pond.
The newcomers are a school of 10 hardy red goldfish. They are shy and small at the moment, but their presence has already made a big impact.
The newcomers are a school of 10 hardy red goldfish. They are shy and small at the moment, but their presence has already made a big impact.
What makes New Hope, New Hope? 💙
We are: Persistent
We never give up.
We are: Persistent
We never give up.
October 31, 2025 at 8:31 AM
What makes New Hope, New Hope? 💙
We are: Persistent
We never give up.
We are: Persistent
We never give up.
Do we take donations of pre-loved clothes? Yes - we do!
Pre-loved clothes in good condition (this is important - we treat the people we help with dignity and respect) can either be given directly to people in need or sold in one of our two shops.
Pre-loved clothes in good condition (this is important - we treat the people we help with dignity and respect) can either be given directly to people in need or sold in one of our two shops.
October 29, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Do we take donations of pre-loved clothes? Yes - we do!
Pre-loved clothes in good condition (this is important - we treat the people we help with dignity and respect) can either be given directly to people in need or sold in one of our two shops.
Pre-loved clothes in good condition (this is important - we treat the people we help with dignity and respect) can either be given directly to people in need or sold in one of our two shops.
What makes New Hope, New Hope? 💙
We are: Hopeful
We believe in hope.
We are: Hopeful
We believe in hope.
October 28, 2025 at 10:23 AM
What makes New Hope, New Hope? 💙
We are: Hopeful
We believe in hope.
We are: Hopeful
We believe in hope.
We are looking for volunteers for the Watford Winter Shelter from mid-November to Mid-March.
Volunteers will help set up the shelter, welcome people, prepare and serve hot drinks, clear tables, wash up and just generally help out!
More info on our website at newhope.org.uk/volunteer
Volunteers will help set up the shelter, welcome people, prepare and serve hot drinks, clear tables, wash up and just generally help out!
More info on our website at newhope.org.uk/volunteer
October 3, 2025 at 10:48 AM
We are looking for volunteers for the Watford Winter Shelter from mid-November to Mid-March.
Volunteers will help set up the shelter, welcome people, prepare and serve hot drinks, clear tables, wash up and just generally help out!
More info on our website at newhope.org.uk/volunteer
Volunteers will help set up the shelter, welcome people, prepare and serve hot drinks, clear tables, wash up and just generally help out!
More info on our website at newhope.org.uk/volunteer
"Staff are just guests in the residents' home."
Making our accommodation services 'home' is paramount for our support workers.
Making our accommodation services 'home' is paramount for our support workers.
October 2, 2025 at 7:51 AM
"Staff are just guests in the residents' home."
Making our accommodation services 'home' is paramount for our support workers.
Making our accommodation services 'home' is paramount for our support workers.
We often advise against giving cash directly to people begging. Instead, consider a hot drink or sandwich. Giving money may provide momentary relief but doesn't help resolve deeper issues like homelessness, addiction, mental health challenges, or unemployment.
October 1, 2025 at 11:44 AM
We often advise against giving cash directly to people begging. Instead, consider a hot drink or sandwich. Giving money may provide momentary relief but doesn't help resolve deeper issues like homelessness, addiction, mental health challenges, or unemployment.
We recently took some residents to Stanborough Lakes for a Wellbeing Watersports activity!
"Really fun morning!"
"It was brilliant! I would go again in a heartbeat!"
Trips like this are incredibly beneficial to people rebuilding their lives.
"Really fun morning!"
"It was brilliant! I would go again in a heartbeat!"
Trips like this are incredibly beneficial to people rebuilding their lives.
September 29, 2025 at 7:21 AM
We recently took some residents to Stanborough Lakes for a Wellbeing Watersports activity!
"Really fun morning!"
"It was brilliant! I would go again in a heartbeat!"
Trips like this are incredibly beneficial to people rebuilding their lives.
"Really fun morning!"
"It was brilliant! I would go again in a heartbeat!"
Trips like this are incredibly beneficial to people rebuilding their lives.
What should do I do if I see someone sleeping rough in Watford?
If they're in immediate danger or unwell, or are under 18, call 999. For non-emergencies, contact Streetlink via their website, or our emergency line 0300 012 0168.
You can also refer people to the Haven, 4 Whippendell Road, Watford.
If they're in immediate danger or unwell, or are under 18, call 999. For non-emergencies, contact Streetlink via their website, or our emergency line 0300 012 0168.
You can also refer people to the Haven, 4 Whippendell Road, Watford.
September 26, 2025 at 8:36 AM
What should do I do if I see someone sleeping rough in Watford?
If they're in immediate danger or unwell, or are under 18, call 999. For non-emergencies, contact Streetlink via their website, or our emergency line 0300 012 0168.
You can also refer people to the Haven, 4 Whippendell Road, Watford.
If they're in immediate danger or unwell, or are under 18, call 999. For non-emergencies, contact Streetlink via their website, or our emergency line 0300 012 0168.
You can also refer people to the Haven, 4 Whippendell Road, Watford.
As the temperatures drop, it's vital that New Hope's support can find its way to people who need it. Atria have kindly let us use their ad space on Queens Road, meaning even more people will know who to contact if they are homeless themselves or have seen someone who may need our services.
September 25, 2025 at 8:18 AM
As the temperatures drop, it's vital that New Hope's support can find its way to people who need it. Atria have kindly let us use their ad space on Queens Road, meaning even more people will know who to contact if they are homeless themselves or have seen someone who may need our services.
We thrilled to announce that New Hope is one of Everyone Active's Community Champions!
Last week, Ian and Lee met the team to discuss how we can break down barriers and make gym and pool facilities more accessible for people recovering from homelessness in Watford.
Last week, Ian and Lee met the team to discuss how we can break down barriers and make gym and pool facilities more accessible for people recovering from homelessness in Watford.
September 24, 2025 at 8:10 AM
We thrilled to announce that New Hope is one of Everyone Active's Community Champions!
Last week, Ian and Lee met the team to discuss how we can break down barriers and make gym and pool facilities more accessible for people recovering from homelessness in Watford.
Last week, Ian and Lee met the team to discuss how we can break down barriers and make gym and pool facilities more accessible for people recovering from homelessness in Watford.
Save the date
2026's Stadium Sleep Out will take place on Friday 27th February at Watford FC's Vicarage Rd Stadium!
We'd love to see you there!
This event is great for youth groups, cadets, Scouts, Guides etc. so please pass the information on to any group leaders you know!
#watford #sleepout
2026's Stadium Sleep Out will take place on Friday 27th February at Watford FC's Vicarage Rd Stadium!
We'd love to see you there!
This event is great for youth groups, cadets, Scouts, Guides etc. so please pass the information on to any group leaders you know!
#watford #sleepout
September 19, 2025 at 9:12 AM
How big a problem is homelessness in Watford?
In the past year 133 people were given a safe place to stay for at least one night. Watford has one of the highest rough sleeping rates in Hertfordshire - with 3.5 rough sleepers per 10,000 households.
In the past year 133 people were given a safe place to stay for at least one night. Watford has one of the highest rough sleeping rates in Hertfordshire - with 3.5 rough sleepers per 10,000 households.
September 17, 2025 at 8:35 AM
How big a problem is homelessness in Watford?
In the past year 133 people were given a safe place to stay for at least one night. Watford has one of the highest rough sleeping rates in Hertfordshire - with 3.5 rough sleepers per 10,000 households.
In the past year 133 people were given a safe place to stay for at least one night. Watford has one of the highest rough sleeping rates in Hertfordshire - with 3.5 rough sleepers per 10,000 households.