Bishop Helen-Ann is delighted to launch her Christmas Appeal for 2025 – in aid of The People’s Kitchen.
Based in Newcastle, the charity supports vulnerable people who may be homeless, unemployed, lonely or living in poverty.
Bishop Helen-Ann said: “This year, for my Christmas Appeal I am inviting us to support The People’s Kitchen, which works incredibly hard to support and change the lives of people, including those who are homeless and vulnerable.
“The organisation’s dedicated team of volunteers provide hot food and other every day essential items, such as sleeping bags, clothing and toiletries which can make life on the streets more tolerable. But The People’s Kitchen goes far beyond this, offering friendship and access to professional services to support mental wellbeing and help people move towards healthy, independent living.”
The People’s Kitchen serves more than 250 meals every day – 365 days a year. There's a family atmosphere at the charity’s building, on Bath Lane, where people who use the service are called friends and not 'service users'.
Jackie Boardman, trustee of The People’s Kitchen thanked Bishop Helen-Ann for choosing the charity to be the recipient of this year’s appeal:
“Thank you to Bishop Helen-Ann for supporting The People’s Kitchen this Christmas. It is our fortieth anniversary this year and we are seeing more people needing help with food, clothing and a warm place to reconnect with people.
“The cost of helping people 365 days a year continues to grow and we are able to continue helping our friends due to our team of wonderful volunteers and the generosity of the people of the North-East.”
Cash donations can be made via the diocesan giving page:
If you’d like to donate food, toiletries or warm clothing, please download the PDF to see which items are most needed. Donations can be dropped off at The People’s Kitchen, 56 Bath Lane, NE4 5SQ, Monday to Friday, 12 noon–5 pm, or Saturday to Sunday, 8 am–12 noon.