Fearless Fundraisers wanted for Community Firewalk

16 Jan 2026 | Community, Fundraising, Future Events, News

Are you ready to step outside your comfort zone and do something extraordinary for your community?

Join us for an unforgettable Firewalk experience in support of Trinity and the Winchester Food and Basics Bank. This powerful fundraising event invites brave participants to walk barefoot across 15 feet of hot coals—raising vital funds while embracing courage, community, and compassion.

The Firewalk may sound daunting, but it is completely safe and expertly guided. Some describe the sensation as a gentle warmth beneath their feet, while others say it feels surprisingly cool. One thing everyone agrees on: it’s an experience you’ll never forget.

All Firewalkers will receive full professional training one hour before the walk from Scott Bell, a twice Guinness World Record holder for the Greatest Fire Walking Distance. Having completed an incredible 328 feet across burning embers, Scott will guide participants through the history of firewalking, explain the science and technique behind it, and build the confidence needed to complete the challenge.

The event is delivered by Firewalk UK, the UK’s leading firewalking experts, ensuring the highest standards of safety and support throughout.

In addition to taking part, participants are asked to raise a minimum of £100. Every pound raised will help provide essential support to individuals and families in our local community.

Registration costs £30, with a Group of 4 saver option for £100.
Family and friends are warmly encouraged to come along, cheer on participants, and be part of this inspiring evening.

Can you handle the heat? Step forward, face the challenge, and make a real difference.

For more information and to sign up, click here.

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Join the Firewalk

Newbury Building Society, Winchester raises vital funds

12 Jan 2026 | Charity the year, Community, Fundraising, News

Thank You to Newbury Building Society, Winchester

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to our charity partners, Newbury Building Society, Winchester, who have raised an incredible £2,356.34 for Trinity throughout 2025.

These vital funds were raised through the generosity of their members and staff, including proceeds from charity calendar sales and contributions made via their Charity Account scheme.

In addition to fundraising, the team at Newbury Building Society have provided invaluable hands-on support. They regularly volunteer in our Day Centre, attend and fundraise at our events, promote Trinity and our work within their branch, and generously collect food donations in store to support people experiencing homelessness.

We are extremely grateful for their continued commitment and support, which makes a real difference to the lives of the people we work with.

Learn more about our Corporate Supporters.

Charity Gala raises £34k

29 Oct 2025 | Community, Fundraising, News, Past Events, Press Releases, Trinity Clients

Trinity Winchester is thrilled to announce the success of its recent Charity Gala Evening, held on Saturday 18 October at Winchester College, which raised an incredible £34,000 to support local people experiencing homelessness, mental ill-health, and domestic abuse.

The event welcomed over 140 guests for an evening filled with celebration, generosity, and community spirit. Attendees enjoyed a three-course dinner, live entertainment, silent and live auctions, and inspiring speeches — all in support of Trinity’s vital services across Winchester and the surrounding area.

A significant moment of the evening was a moving speech from Amelia Riviere DL, Chair of Trustees at Trinity, who addressed the rising number of women experiencing street homelessness, and the significant impact of Trinity’s work in supporting them. Musical entertainment was provided by The Daisy Chains, while the auction, led by Rick Adams, featured prizes generously donated by local businesses.

Sue McKenna, CEO of Trinity Winchester, said:

“We are overwhelmed by the generosity and compassion shown at this year’s Gala. The funds raised will go directly towards providing long-term support and housing solutions for people in our community who need it most. Thank you to everyone who attended, donated, and helped make the evening such a success.”

Trinity Winchester would like to extend special thanks to Pro Vision, whose generous sponsorship made the event possible, alongside the many individuals and businesses who donated items to the auction and raffle.

For information on next years Gala event contact kirsty@trinitywinchester.org.uk

View our upcoming events here.

Trinity announced as Mayor of Winchester’s Chosen Charity

20 Jun 2025 | Community, Fundraising, Future Events, News, Past Events, Press Releases

Trinity are delighted to be chosen as one of the Mayor Winchester’s chosen charities for 2025 – 2026 alongside Winchester Action for Climate Change and Home Start Winchester.

We warmly welcome Councillor Sudhakar Achwal into his new role and wish to express our  gratitude to him for his support.

Fundraising events will take place throughout the year, information and upcoming events can be found here https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/mayor-of-winchester

Record breaking Big Sleep Out raises vital funds and awareness for charity

20 May 2025 | Community, Fundraising, Future Events, News, Past Events, Press Releases

Trinity Winchester’s Big Sleep Out on 16th May saw 160 individuals sleep out in the iconic grounds of Winchester Cathedral, alongside hundreds of attendees, to show their support for Trinity’s services for those experiencing the effects of homelessness and vulnerability.

The headline sponsors for the event were Appledown Projects. Entertainment was provided by Integr8 Dance, The Diva Academy, The Rock Choir, Boru Beats and 5hades of Grey. Delicious food was enjoyed by all from Arty Stan Pizza, The Hursley High Class Butcher, Trinity Treats homemade baked goods, and Lane Clark and Peacock attracted a crowd with their popular sweets stall. The wellbeing area this year included reflexology by Rachel from Rflxlgy, reiki by Paula from Reiki and Restore and hair braiding courtesy of Urban Green. Draper Tools, Embers Bushcraft and Pitter Self Drive also supported the event, and prizes were donated by Clue Capers, Everyman Cinema, B Outside Forest School and Nandos. The bedtime story was read by well-known actress Sarah Parish. The Mayor of Winchester, Sudhakar Achwal, The High Sheriff of Hampshire, Sue Elton and Simon Tufnell DL were placed to judge the Shelter Build Competition. Sue Elton, said ““There was an amazing atmosphere and some very creative buildings of shelters but at the forefront was the need to raise money to help address homelessness.”

Sue McKenna, Trinity’s Chief Executive, said “We are astounded and grateful to the hundreds of people who made this a momentous event. Trinity is seeing more clients than ever, and we will be able to put these funds back into our services to help those most in need. We are focused on preventing homelessness and ending the need to sleep on the streets. This is not an experience of being homeless, we cannot imagine the reality of sleeping rough as we will return to the comfort of our homes the following morning. We were humbled by huge fundraising efforts from our participants and so far, the event has generated an incredible £44,000 towards our vital services”.

Wastework Journal Workshop

24 Mar 2023 | Community, Drop In Centre, News, Press Releases, Trinity Clients

Location: Winchester School of Art, The Winchester Gallery, Park Ave, Winchester
Date and Time: Friday, 24 March, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Join the charity Trinity Winchester’s community art group TAG and its creative convergent community for a ‘Wastework Journal Workshop’ at The Winchester Gallery on Friday, 24 March.

Trinity Winchester is a Winchester-based charity which addresses the effects of homelessness and vulnerability through specialist practical and emotional support and proactive prevention, empowering positive change.

Inspired by the ‘Wasteworks’ exhibition, which explores the relationship between waste and disposable consumer goods, TAG will turn the gallery into an immersive space where visitors can reflect on the exhibition’s themes and aesthetics – as well as raise awareness of the importance of social ecology and the power of being included.

Drawing on the cultures of do-it-yourself, from zine-making to creative writing, video art, and 3D printing, TAG’s workshop process champions innovation and sustainability, inviting visitors to consider their relationship with waste and how they can rework and re-examine it.

The workshop will feature three art journal-making themes to inspire visitors’ creativity. For example, in the ‘Story Telling’ theme, visitors can use a collage to tell a story related to waste, such as the life cycle of a plastic bottle from its creation to its disposal.
In the ‘Mind Maps’ theme, visitors can use a mind map to brainstorm waste-related ideas and create a collage with images representing each idea.

Finally, in the ‘Collaborative Collages’ theme, visitors can work with a partner or in a group to create a collaborative collage that explores the theme of waste, with each person contributing their images and ideas.

By participating in the workshop, visitors can gain new perspectives on waste and join the conversation on innovation and sustainability in the age of the Anthropocene.