Loose Ends Newbury (number 1189240) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does Loose Ends Newbury do?
We are a drop in centre serving food to the homeless and vulnerable in the Newbury area. The preparation and serving of meals is our main function but we also provide groceries, tins, toiletries, clothes and bedding to those in need. It is also a place where people can socialise. We work with other organisations and agencies who can offer help and signpost those in need to the relevant groups.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Loose Ends Newbury
Answers Loose Ends Newbury gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 May 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register records Loose Ends Newbury as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
Loose Ends Newbury's annual return for the year ending 31 May 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
West Berkshire
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Other Defined Groups.
Reported activities: Provides Services.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is Loose Ends Newbury registered for?
The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
Why is there no Clarity Score for Loose Ends Newbury yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Loose Ends Newbury.
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The register data used for this profile lists Loose Ends Newbury as a registered charity (number 1189240) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Loose Ends Newbury's charity number?
Loose Ends Newbury's charity number is 1189240. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
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What does Loose Ends Newbury do?
We are a drop in centre serving food to the homeless and vulnerable in the Newbury area. The preparation and serving of meals is our main function but we also provide groceries, tins, toiletries, clothes and bedding to those in need. It is also a place where people can socialise. We work with other organisations and agencies who can offer help and signpost those in need to the relevant groups.
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How can I donate to Loose Ends Newbury?
Loose Ends Newbury's website listed in our register data is http://www.looseendsnewbury.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Loose Ends Newbury?
The register records Loose Ends Newbury as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are Loose Ends Newbury's trustees paid?
Loose Ends Newbury's annual return for the year ending 31 May 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Loose Ends Newbury registered as a charity?
Loose Ends Newbury was entered on the register on 28 April 2020.