Winter night shelter relaunched to help rough sleepers in West Northamptonshire
Council and Hope Centre team up to offer warm, safe space and support through winter months
West Northamptonshire Council and the Northampton Hope Centre have announced the return of a Winter Shelter to protect people sleeping rough during the coldest months of the year.
The shelter will run from January to March 2026 at the Holy Sepulchre Community Rooms on Church Lane in Northampton, providing a warm place to sleep, hot drinks and on-site security throughout the night.
During the day, guests can visit Hope’s day centre at Oasis House for hot meals, showers and personalised support to help tackle issues such as money management, addiction or mental health, with the aim of helping people move into stable, long-term housing.
The Winter Shelter also supports the Council’s Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP), which sees outreach teams deployed to assist anyone at risk during freezing conditions.
Councillor Charlie Hastie, Cabinet Member for Housing and Communities, said the partnership with the Hope Centre ensures vulnerable people have a safe place to stay and support to rebuild their lives.
The Hope Centre is also calling for donations of warm clothing and essential items including coats, hats, gloves, thermals and toiletries — plus financial contributions to help cover running costs