Fundraising
Fairy tale inspires school children to raise money for people experiencing homelessness
Children in years 1 and 2 at Windmill Primary School in Headington raised money for Homeless Oxfordshire after reading fairy tales in class inspired them to help. While reading Norwegian fairy tale The Three Billy Goats Gruff, the classes of five- and six-year-olds decided the character of the troll who lives under the bridge in…
Read MoreGolfers raise £6000 for Homeless Oxfordshire
Golf enthusiasts from local businesses took to the fairways at Studley Wood Golf Club near Barton in Oxford recently to raise money for Homeless Oxfordshire, helping support people experiencing homelessness. 10 teams of four golfers from companies such as Go Further Consulting, A-Plan, Unipart, and Michael Page enjoyed perfect weather conditions to play their 18…
Read MoreFundraising: helping people out of homelessness in our area
Fundraising is a vital part of Homeless Oxfordshire and, with government funding at its lowest, our fundraisers help us to make a difference in homeless people’s lives every day, by raising money for a good cause. Every single penny helps to feed, clothe, educate and house Oxfordshire’s homeless. But it’s not just about the…
Read MoreNational Gardening Week 2022: Mental Health and The Benefits of Gardening
During the National Gardening Week (2nd-8th May) and the Mental Health Awareness Week (9th-15th May), we want to raise awareness about the benefits of gardening on mental health for our clients, and our supporters too. There is something we all have in common: as well as our physical health, good mental health is of paramount…
Read MoreBusting Myths about Homelessness in Oxford
Busting Myths about Homelessness in Oxford Homelessness affects lots of different people. Some people become homeless because they have experienced mental health problems, drug or alcohol misuse, domestic violence or abuse, unemployment or family breakdown. Yet, there are still a lot of misconceptions about homelessness that are based on faulty thinking or understanding. Busting these…
Read MoreOur mission to support women in 2022
This year, we’re focusing on supporting women through our services. In the past year, we’ve seen a 40% increase in women accessing our services, which shows we’re facing a crisis when it comes to women becoming homeless and being able to access the right support. In this post, we’re sharing more about how we’re planning…
Read MoreEddy’s story – a story of hard work and perseverance
Eddy came to us for help in 2001 after he was unable to stay in the Night Shelter, due to his age at the time. As soon as Eddy turned 25, he sought shelter in our old single-story building, where he slept in a dorm. At Homeless Oxfordshire, we want to end homelessness, not manage…
Read MoreEmma’s story – a story of survival
Emma first found herself homeless when she was only 14 years old. After a family breakdown due to domestic abuse, Emma and her brothers and sisters were living with their mother in a hostel; one room in a shared house. At this young age, Emma decided that it was her job to protect her brothers…
Read MoreWomen and homelessness – interview with BBC Oxfordshire
This year, we’ve increased our focus on supporting homeless women in Oxfordshire. We’re one of only 11% of accommodation projects able to offer women-only provision within their service. This year alone, we’ve seen a 40% increase in women accessing our services. Our Head of Fundraising & Communications, Jo Faulkner-Harvey went on BBC Radio Oxfordshire to…
Read MoreBusy Bea Helps Homeless Oxfordshire…
Every so often, we are lucky enough to be contacted by remarkable boys and girls who want to help us by raising funds. That’s why we are incredibly grateful to 10-year-old Bea, who ran an entire marathon over the course of two weeks for us last year. She raised a whopping £2,155 for us with…
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