Real Change Basingstoke

If you spot someone sleeping rough, raising a StreetLink alert could be the step that connects them to local support, but the more detail you include, the easier it is for outreach workers to find them.

This short guide walks you through what to include to make your alert as helpful as possible. 👇

Did you know that basingstoke.cab.9 offers free, confidential and completely impartial advice?

Whether you have questions about benefits, debt, housing, work or anything in between, their friendly team is ready to help - no judgment, just support.

There are three easy ways to get in touch:
📞 Call the advice line on 08082 787829, 9am to 4pm
📍 Drop in at Ridgeway Community Centre, Blackdown Close, RG22 5BW, 9.30am to 12.30pm
💻 Contact them online at https://www.cabasingstoke.org.uk/email and get a response within three working days

The FoodBytes Summer newsletter from Basingstoke Foodbank is out now. 🌟

Catch up on all the latest news and updates from Basingstoke Foodbank in their quarterly newsletter at

Foodbytes Summer 2026 | Basingstoke Foodbank Summer Foodbytes Newsletter

Our partners at the Camrose Centre for Homeless and Vulnerably Housed People are looking for a part-time support worker to join their team 💙

They're looking for someone empathetic, non-judgmental and reliable - a great listener who's confident dealing with challenging situations.

Experience supporting vulnerable people is ideal but if you have strong customer service skills and a caring nature, they're happy to train the right person.

It’s 💜

Volunteering isn’t just beneficial for those on the receiving end, it can be incredibly rewarding for those giving up their time too.

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 for Homeless and Vulnerably Housed People, Basingstoke Foodbank or Julian House.

Your time could help make the borough a better place for everyone.

Chat About at Basingstoke Discovery Centre & Overton Library - Hampshire County Council 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

Looking for a simple way to help locally? You can donate food online using ‘s Give Today page. Items donated this way are delivered directly to their warehouse, helping ensure support reaches people when it’s needed most. 💚

🛒 Visit the online shop: https://givetoday.co.uk/basingstokefoodbank
🛒 For all the different ways to donate food: https://basingstoke.foodbank.org.uk/support-us/donate-food

Every detail counts when you raise a StreetLink alert.

Simple information like street names, nearby landmarks or stations, platform numbers, or even a What3Words location can make all the difference in helping outreach teams find someone sleeping rough and offer the right support.

Your alert could be the step that connects someone to safety and care. 💜

This is a powerful reminder that change is possible.

Darren Skeete experienced homelessness from a young age and lived with addiction for many years. Today, he’s rebuilding his life and supporting others as a peer worker, using his experience to help people find their own way forward.

Stories like Darren’s show why the right support, offered at the right time, can make a lasting difference, and why compassion and connection are so important.

Read Darren’s story 👉

How I overcame homelessness to help others A former drug addict who experienced homelessness turned his life around and is helping others.