An Emergency Foodbank is a practical, community based project aimed at providing short term relief by giving food to people in crisis in our local area. Agencies can also hold a food box if they choose for such times when the foodbank may not be open. ...

District councils provide a free housing advice service for anyone in need of housing advice. They also manage the general needs housing register. If you find yourself in housing need please go to their websites and follow the self-help tool. ...

The Faringdon Family Centre Foodbank is a practical, community based project, organised by local churches. Referrals to the food bank are made by a number of agencies including the family centre and local churches, Faringdon Children’s Centre, benefits agencies plus local schools and the health centre. ...

Richmond Fellowship is a national mental health charity making recovery reality for thousands of people every year. We provide a wide range of services including residential support, supported housing, employment services, community support and crisis support. Richmond Fellowship is now part of Recovery Focus, a group of charities with the shared aim to inspire individual ...

Provides flexible support for people with learning disabilities or mental health problems. Advance Support will support you where you want to be supported, when you want to be supported, to do what you want to do and with a person you have chosen. Support can include looking for a place to live, support in daily ...

Holder House is a 24 hour staffed Registered Care Home which offers care and rehabilitation opportunities for men and women aged 18 and over recovering from mental ill health. They are here to help individuals acquire the confidence and skills they need to live more independent lives through support and action planning. ...

If you are homeless or concerned about the possibility of losing your home, it is extremely important that you seek advice at the earliest opportunity. Appointments are available at St Aldate’s Chambers (opposite the Town Hall) from 9.30am until 4.30pm from Monday to Thursday, and until 3.30pm on Friday. To book an appointment please call 01865 249811, and select option 3 ...

District councils provide a free housing advice service for anyone in need of housing advice. They also manage the general needs housing register. If you find yourself in housing need please go to their websites and follow the self-help tool. ...

A website that enables the public to alert local authorities in England and Wales about people sleeping rough in their area. It is the first step to ensure that rough sleepers are connected to local services and support available to them. The service is funded by the Government. ...

The charity has a wealth of information on savings, money planing and debt. They also offer training and workshops on money. They work with young people and adults. ...

The Money advice service helps you to manage your money better. The service can help with advice, and has online tools and calculators. The service can help with important life events such as retirement, getting a mortgage, debt and borrowing. ...

Abingdon & Witney College now provides the Adult Learning courses for Oxfordshire that were previously under the auspices of Oxfordshire County Council. Some courses are free or at reduced cost for those on certain benefits. ...

Banbury and Bicester College (formerly Oxford and Cherwell Valley) has a wide variety of courses for adult learners who want to develop a new career path, go farther in their current field, or pursue a leisure interest. ...

Do-it is a national website that enables you to search for volunteering opportunities near you. You can search more than a million volunteering opportunities by interest, activity or location and then apply online. ...

District councils provide a free housing advice service for anyone in need of housing advice. They also manage the general needs housing register. If you find yourself in housing need please go to their websites and follow the self-help tool. ...

If you are homeless, you still have a right to register with a doctor – you can use a ‘care of’ address, such as a friend or a day centre. Luther Street Medical Centre is an award-winning GP surgery providing healthcare to people experiencing homelessness in Oxford City. The Centre is open to anyone over ...

Crisis Skylight Oxford offers one-to-one support and advice on money, housing, employment, physical health, and mental health, as well as a range of high quality education and wellbeing services. We help people in taking their next steps towards a secure home, and support people to learn, develop skills, and improve their confidence along the way. ...

Emmaus Oxford provides active support to 28 formerly homeless people in Oxford. They provide a real workable alternative to homelessness, offering people a home as well as meaningful work. Those they help are able to work in our charity store, gaining valuable experience, new skills and a route into independence. ...

To promote the mental and emotional well-being of persons who are affected by a range of health problems including mental health problems and physical disabilities. If you are experiencing mental health problems, they may be able to help you. ...

The Icolyn Smith Foundation is first and foremost a Registered Charity based in Cowley, Oxford. The Soup Kitchen provides clothing and lunch for homeless people twice a week on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 12:00pm. It also provides an environment to meet other people and for some companionship. ...

Oxford City Council website provides information about volunteering opportunities in a variety of settings such as parks and open spaces, conservation and Oxford museum. ...

Volunteer Connect was established in April 2012 as a project of Citizens Advice North Oxon & South Northants. Its purpose is to broker between potential volunteers and volunteer opportunity providers in and around the Cherwell district. ...

Aims to assist people with disabilities by encouraging the provision of support with employment. The website has resources for disabled jobseekers, employers and commissioners. ...

The Gatehouse community drop in centre offers free support services for adults aged 25+ who are: homeless, vulnerably housed, on low income and/or looking for company & community. The Gatehouse offers a free cafe (six evenings a week), therapeutic workshops and one to one support (over two evenings and one afternoon a week). ...

Homeless Oxfordshire is the largest supported accommodation provider for homeless, and people at risk of homelessness, in the county. They aim to challenge perceptions and systems and inspire clients. Their mission is to support people whom society has left behind. They provide accommodation for 220 every night. In addition they provide hot meals, training, education, ...