Our regular opening times are:
- Mondays 11:00 -14:00
- Wednesdays 09:00- 12:00
- Thursdays 11:00 - 14:00 (Rough Sleepers and specific support only)
At each of our sessions you can find a hot meal, warm drinks, surplus food, clothing, shoes, toiletries, toilet and shower facilities and one-to-one support and signposting. Please call 01380 819909 for enquiries.
Who we are
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.
Donations
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
Devizes Opendoors
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 - 14:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 12:00
Thursday. 11:00 - 14:00. (Rough Sleepers and specific support services)
Update hours of Service
We would like to inform you that, after careful consideration, the Trustees of Devizes Opendoors have decided to adjust our weekly schedule to better meet the needs of our guests, particularly those who are sleeping rough or without stable accommodation. From July onwards, we will be running three weekly sessions, each lasting three hours, on Monday 11-2pm, Wednesday 9.30 -12.30, and Thursday 11-2pm. The Monday and Wednesday sessions will remain open and inclusive to all, offering the same welcoming and supportive environment that our guests and volunteers know and value.
The Thursday session will be a ‘closed’ targeted session specifically for guests who are experiencing street homelessness or are in highly unstable living conditions. This dedicated time will allow our staff and volunteers to work more closely and intentionally with these guests, focusing on their individual circumstances and developing tailored support plans. We believe this approach will help us provide more effective, focused assistance to those in greatest need, while continuing to offer a broad and inclusive service on other days.
We want to sincerely thank all our staff and volunteers for your continued support, commitment, and compassion. Your hard work ensures that every guest feels seen, heard, and valued.
As we transition to the new timetable we will ensure that we work with all volunteers to fit their availability into the new schedule with as little disruption as possible.
Together, we are making a meaningful difference in the lives of some of the most vulnerable members of our community.
How you can help us
What we do
Help and support us
Venue Hire
Need to contact us? Email manager@devizesopendoors.org.uk to arrange to drop off donations or any other query.
We will endeavour to respond as soon as possible.
Our office number is 01380 819909.
The office is manned Monday-Thursday, but staff may be working off-site so calls won’t always be answered.
How to find us
Southbroom Centre is at the far end of Victoria Road. There are 2 routes to the Centre.
1. Walk or drive down Victoria Road to the flats around the grass circle, go around to the right of the flats and we are on the right before you get to the bungalows. Follow the sign posts.
2. Walk down London Road, past Morrisons, the Crammer and St. James' Church. Keep going out of town but before you cross the canal there is a bus stop on the left. Turn left there and walk along the path, leaving London Road behind you. You will see bungalows on your right and the back of flats straight ahead. When you get to Victoria Road go left around the corner and you'll see us on the left (not Southbroom House but the next entrance, Southbroom Centre).