Devizes Opendoors is a charity that has been set up to help people in the Devizes Community Area to find solutions to homelessness; to offer support to local people when they are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless and to benefit local individuals in need, including the marginalised and vulnerable.

We provide four cooked meals a week at Southbroom Centre, Victoria Road. There are approximately 15 to 30 Guests at most of our drop-in sessions. Along with good food and company, there is the chance of a shower, hot drinks and support from staff and volunteers.

The guests are a mixture of rough sleepers, those sleeping in sheds, vans and old boats, sofa surfers and those with their own homes but with issues that can make their tenancies vulnerable.

The team has three paid staff: a coordinator, a deputy coordinator and a centre administrator. There are nearly 60 volunteers on a rota with 7 to 9 on per session. Together they prepare the food and the hall, welcome the guests and chat, serve meals and discuss issues in one-to-one conversations. Concerns that get followed up include health issues (mental and physical), alcohol and drug dependency, criminal activity and court related matters, financial concerns and, of course, housing issues. Staff and volunteers can also signpost to other agencies that may be able to help if we come across something we can't help with ourselves.

We are always very grateful for your support and kind donations. We are often asked what we will accept. We are happy to take:

• Serviceable, clean, men's and women's clothes and underwear
• Shoes, boots and trainers, especially in larger men's sizes
• Men's and women's coats
• Sleeping bags
• Toiletries
• In date Food

Please note we cannot accept duvets, blankets, pillows or tents.

Please do get in touch if you would like to donate any items.
Please email our Manager

We are based at: The Southbroom Centre, Victoria Road, Devizes SN10 1HG

We offer:

• a shower and toilets
• a kitchen serving hot meals at our sessions
• free surplus food, clothing and shoes
• access to the internet and a phone
• one to one support and signposting

Guests
We are open four sessions a week at Southbroom Centre, Victoria Road,Devizes, SN10 1HG.

Come and see us if:

• you don't have a home to go to
• you would appreciate a cooked meal and a hot drink
• you don't have somewhere to wash yourself or your clothes
• you need clothes or food
• you need help contacting the right people about housing problems
• you need help contacting drug & alcohol support services
• you need help with form filling or phone calls

Come between
Monday         11:00 - 13:00
Wednesday 09:30 - 11:30
Thursday.      11:00 - 13:00
Friday              13:00 - 15:00