Indian group Sewa Day donates £2,250 to Newbury homeless charity Loose Ends

A local chapter of a national Indian organisation has donated more than £2,000 to Loose Ends, a charity dedicated to serving the homeless and vulnerable in the Newbury area.

The Newbury section of Sewa Day handed over a cheque for £2,250 to a Loose Ends’ representative on Sunday, February 25, outside the charity’s base at Newbury Cricket Club.

The bulk of this money was raised by Sewa Day volunteers at a coffee morning fundraiser at the town hall last June.

Newbury mayor Nigel Foot presented the cheque on the day amid cheers and applause.

In a brief statement, Mr Foot praised the collaborative efforts of Sewa Day and Loose Ends, highlighting the importance of community solidarity in addressing pressing social issues.

“It's heartening to see organisations like Sewa Day and Loose Ends come together for the betterment of our community,” he said.

“Their dedication to serving those in need sets a commendable example for us all.”

For years, Sewa Day has been a steadfast ally to Loose Ends, consistently offering assistance in various different ways.

Notably, Sewa Day has been operating an ongoing initiative of collecting surplus food from local supermarkets and directing it to Loose Ends.

Over the past four years, this partnership has ensured that between 100 and 120 vulnerable people received food every week.

Sewa Day volunteer Sanjeev Agarwala said: “The impact of this donation is poised to be far-reaching, as Loose Ends prepares to expand its capacity to store and distribute essential food supplies to vulnerable members of our society.

“As winter's chill lingers and economic uncertainties persist, such acts of kindness serve as beacons of hope, illuminating the path towards a brighter, more inclusive future for all.”