Who we are

Homeless Oxfordshire is the county’s largest not-for-profit provider of accommodation for people experiencing homelessness.

We also provide a wide range of specialist support services beyond bricks and mortar.

Our residents are mothers, brothers, aunties, cousins. They are artists, cooks, teachers, veterans. Their lives have been shaped by trauma and disadvantage, and we offer an open door when they need it most.

Our support helps people rebuild their lives.

Our impact

2023-2024

Over the last year our work made a difference every day, as the numbers show.
Even the small things had a positive impact on the lives of people experiencing homelessness.

Jim's story

Probably the most helpful aspects of the support I received was the continuity of care and support – and a persistent key worker, which I needed. I was supported to detox and then referred into a housing project, where I am doing well. I have gratitude and a real sense of purpose to my life now.

Faye's story

When I came to Homeless Oxfordshire I was very depressed and my confidence was at rock bottom… At the Step-Down project I had regular one-to-one sessions with my support worker, and the team showed me consistency, which I needed. Slowly I felt more able to let my guard down and began to open up to the team there, which was a big step for me.

Latest news

General News

Meet Amber Hughes: Our Her Way Home Ambassador

“This can’t be it”. That thought kept running through Amber Hughes’ head after her sister passed away. So, she made it her mission to make ...
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Hannah’s story – told by her sister Amber

Hannah was always looking out for other people. She was working towards a career in education, and she dreamt of one day having a chocolate ...
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Rising threat of homelessness in Oxford as private rent prices soar

Together, the latest statutory homelessness data and the recent report on private rent and house prices from the Office for National Statistics paint a stark ...
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Wellbeing Days restore dignity and hope for women experiencing homelessness

Our Women’s Project Housing & Resettlement Workers are collaborating with local charity ACT Oxford to run monthly wellbeing days that bring moments of calm and ...
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Watch Carli’s story

From childhood trauma, drug use and depression to getting the support she needed to rebuild her life, Carli shares her story in her own words. ...
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Homeless Oxfordshire CEO on the Mackie Myers Topline Talks podcast

Our CEO, Simon Hewett-Avison, recently joined the Mackie Myers Topline Talks podcast to discuss the homelessness crisis, how it is being addressed, and leading through ...
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