A massive thank you to Abby and the team at IKEA Reading who have kindly donated 100 blue bags to us!
This will enable our guests to bring and collect their laundry with ease and dignity.
Thank you so much 🥰🧡🙏🏻
#IKEAreading #IKEA #donations #ikeabluebag #communitylove #communityspirit #newbeginningsreading
This week is National Volunteer Week 🧡 What better week to express our appreciation for our wonderful volunteers at New Beginnings!
A heartfelt thank you to all of our volunteers who do an incredible job for the people in Reading who need it the most.
We wouldn’t be able to do anything that we do without you 🧡
🧡THANK YOU SO MUCH🧡
We would like to extend our grateful thanks and massive appreciation to the team at
Marks and Spencer, Reading.
We are all aware of the tough period they are currently trying to negotiate as a company yet they have taken time out to ensure no food produce is wasted.
We have been overwhelmed with the donations made to ourselves and other local charities. Thank you all so much and we hope the chaos of the last few weeks will diminish for you very soon 🙏😊
Massive thank you to the team from Squaredup in Maidenhead: Chris, Fiona, Andy and Shaz along with friend Mike!
You were all amazing and were a massive help today! All were presented with a mango each to take home for their hard work!😉
Thank you again - you're welcome back at any point! 😁🙌🏻
A massive thank you to the team at @vets4petsuk for their regular donations of much needed dog and cat food!
Thank you so much 🙏 😊
Help needed 🙏🏻
Calling all kind-hearted handymen 🛠️
One of the fence posts has rotted through, causing the panels to collapse. Unfortunately, we don’t have the funds to repair it.
If you or someone you know has the skills and a little time to spare, we’d be so grateful for your support.
We may not be able to pay, but we can promise a warm welcome, a good cuppa, free advertising for your business and our heartfelt thanks. 💛
Please message us if you can help—or share this post to spread the word!
Huge THANKS to Lisa who dropped off loads of much needed sleeping bags, tents, backpacks and sleeping mats on behalf of THAMES VALLEY SCHOOL to New Beginnings.
Thank you so much for your donations, we really appreciate it. 🙏🏻
A huge thank you to Amy, our wonderful volunteer, for organising an amazing team from Reading Rooks Korfball Club!
These 8 superstars have today blitzed the pantry, deep cleaned the kitchen and cleaned down all the fridges!! Not only have the given up their Bank Holiday Sunday but it was also Max's birthday!!
Awesome team... a massive thank you to you all - Amy, Max, Eric, Alex, Lizzie, Jack ,Alex and Bora!!😊
Big Thanks to Wendy from Broad Street Mall who kindly dropped off donations collected for New Beginnings in the shopping centre last month!
Thank you so much 🙏🏻😊
🧡 We Need You 🧡
New Beginnings Reading is looking for regular volunteers to help us support those facing homelessness and hardship in our local community.
If you can offer empathy, kindness, and a few hours of your time, you could make a real difference. From helping to distribute food or serving in our All Day Cafe, to offering a listening ear — your time can change lives.
Join us in bringing hope and dignity to those who need it most.
Interested? Message us or email karen@newbeginningsreading.org
‼️Sleeping Bags needed‼️
We've run very low on sleeping bags and we urgently need more! There's a constant high demand for sleeping bags at New Beginnings. If you're able to donate any, we'd be extremely grateful 🙏🏻
Drop off:
Queen's Arms
Great Knollys Street
Reading
Drop off times:
Mondays, 11am-3pm
Tuesdays, 6-7pm
Wednesdays, 12-1pm
Thursdays, 11am-3pm and 6-7pm
Fridays, 6-7pm
We may also be able to collect, depending on location.
Please get in touch if you're able to help 🤗🫶🏻🙏🏻
We're thrilled that Luminex are taking part in this years Reading Half Marathon. Some are running, some are supporting and they are all committed to raising funds for New Beginnings Reading.
They have set up a Just Giving Page to raise funds. Please donate if you can 🙏🏻 Every little helps! 🧡🫶🏻
Link in bio!
Thank you Share Shinfield for your wonderful donation 🤗 We really appreciate it 🫶🏻🙏🏻
Massive thank you to Antoinette and Vanessa from Elis for a huge donation of bedding and towels!
Thank you all so much!🙏😊
Huge Thank You to Great Missenden WI for donating 2 crates full of much needed hats, scarves and gloves.
Our guests will be very happy 🙏🏻🧡
Thank you so much, Long Lane Primary School, for another amazing donation!
Long Lane Primary School has very kindly offered to continue collecting donations for us, even after their Harvest Festival had finished.
Thank you so much for your ongoing support for our local community 🙏🏻🧡
THANK YOU Coffee and Craft for donating a huge amount of cutlery after we've asked for forks on social media the other day. We're absolutely thrilled 😀
Huge Thanks to Park Ward Labour for dropping off a huge amount of donations to us. We're so grateful for your ongoing support 🙏🏻🧡
Massive thank you to the team at @vets4petsuk who are kindly collecting pet food for us.
This will make a huge difference.
Thank you🙏🏻🧡🙏🏻
‼️ FORKS NEEDED ‼️
Is anyone able to donate some forks please? 🙏🏻
We're providing hot meals to appr. 60-80 guests each Tuesday and we often run out of forks. We'd be extremely grateful if anyone would be able to donate any (used or new ones).
Thank you 🙏🏻
