Our History
For Homeless Oxfordshire, our beginning was humble. In a shabby old school building, named Oxford Night Shelter, we provided overnight emergency accommodation to anyone that needed a warm bed and a roof over their head.
It was far from ideal. But we used what we had and gave it our all. With 12 people in each room, we were pushed but strived to provide the best service we could. We transformed classrooms into dormitories and provided everyone with food, washing facilities and as much support as possible.
Fast-forward 30 years and here we are the largest homeless accommodation provider across the county. Not only do we provide accommodation at our 56 bed hostel but we have 144 beds across the local community in 24 properties offering a full range of support.
Our Mission
To provide short term accommodation with access to high quality support and initiatives that enable people to have a safe space, in which they can begin to take control of their own lives and recover from homelessness.
Our Aim
Through the provision of a wide range of different types of accommodation, people will learn how to manage a tenancy, have improved self-esteem, a more positive self-identity and gain the skills that will enable them to move on, live and succeed with greater independence.
Claire Dowan
Janet Lambert
Audrey Irons
Jo Faulkner-Harvey
Craig Freeman
Trustees
Isabelle Pitt
Chair of Trustees
Anne Clarke
Trustee
Graham Beith
Trustee
Karen Simeons
Trustee
Penny Budgen
Trustee
Hannah Lock
Trustee
Robin Aitkin
Trustee
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