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Northampton Shelter Expands Amid Rising Winter Demand

1/27/2026

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The Northampton Hope Centre moved its winter shelter to The Church of the Holy Sepulchre to expand capacity.
Unprecedented demand means up to 75 people seek daily and exceed the 45-bed capacity.
Joanne Pritchard, Chief Executive of the Northampton Hope Centre, cites rising need from living costs and mental health.
Damian Hadlow reports health and confidence improvements from shelter support.
The charity aims to secure permanent housing by winter's end.

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The Northampton Hope Centre moved its winter shelter to The Church of the Holy Sepulchre to expand capacity.
Unprecedented demand means up to 75 people seek daily and exceed the 45-bed capacity.
Joanne Pritchard, Chief Executive of the Northampton Hope Centre, cites rising need from living costs and mental health.
Damian Hadlow reports health and confidence improvements from shelter support.
The charity aims to secure permanent housing by winter's end.