Activities for help with life
Alcoholics Anonymous (Monday 13:00-14:00, Saturday 13:00-14:00)
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Open: 'Open' on request.
Disabled Access: Full wheelchair access. Please do not use the national helpline number for meeting or general information - this is solely for those people who need to speak to a member of AA about their drinking. Helpline: 01865242373 (24 hours) Meeting Guide
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Contact: There are different ways to contact AA depending on what your query is alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/Contact
Website: alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/AA-Meetings/Find-a-Meeting/Oxfordshire Cost: Free Location: The Coach House, 46 Quarry Road, Headington Parking: Free Public Transport: Walk from London Road or Windmill Road bus stops which are served by many routes |
Barton Advice Centre
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The advice service can advise on debt, benefits, housing, family matters and community care. You may be referred to more appropriate services if needed.
As well as benefits specialists BAC have a specialist debt worker who can assist with Debt Relief Orders. Advice can be given on the telephone advice line to all Oxford City residents. |
Contact: All Oxford City residents can call for telephone advice 01865 744165 Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm | [email protected] | Phone for advice, no email enquiries please
Website: oxfordshirewelfarerights.com/ |
Barton Community Larder (Tuesday 10:00-12:00 & 14:00-19:00)
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A community larder is a ‘pop-up’ hub: a place to access food that is surplus, make friends, access additional services and save money on your bills. All Community Larders are unique in their own way, “reducing food waste, creating opportunities, engaging with communities”.
To sign up to the larder, go to https://www.tfaforms.com/5002010 or go after 11:00 am in the morning session or after 3:00pm in the afternoon session. |
Contact: Via the website: sofea.uk.com/contact/
Website: sofea.uk.com/community-larder/barton-community-larder/ | to sign up go to https://www.tfaforms.com/5002010 Cost: £3.50 a week plus £10 joining fee Location: Barton Neighbourhood Centre Youth Club, Underhill Circus Parking: Free Public Transport: N8, 8 to Barton; X3 to Underhill Circus |
Barton Community Emergency Foodbank (Monday, Wednesday 12:00-14:00)
***Please note that you must be referred to this service and cannot self refer. For more information see the CEF website***
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Those who require food need to be referred by a recognised agency, e.g., GPs, Health visitors, CAB, clergy, Community Workers etc – any professionals who are likely to come into contact with people in real need.
CEF’s aim is to help people through a time of crisis, so during this period, people can be referred 5 times no questions asked. If the need continues, a discussion will be held between the referrer and CEF to try and come up with a solution. There are also CEF Foodbank Cafes at St Francis Church, Hollow Way (Tuesday and Friday 12:00-14:00) and at Littlemore Baptist Church (Thursday 10:00-11:30). Please see the CEF website for more information on these locations. |
Contact: [email protected] | 01993 810 622 | 07876 128435
Website: cefoxford.co.uk/ Cost: Free Location: Barton Community Church, Barton Neighbourhood Centre There are also CEF Foodbank Cafes on Hollow Way and in Littlemore; please see their website for more information on these locations. Parking: Yes, Free Public Transport: 8, X3 |
Citizens' Advice Drop-in (Thursday 10:00-12:00)
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Citizens' Advice Oxford holds drop-in sessions at the Bullingdon Centre. It offers free, independent and confidential advice about benefits, debts, housing,
problems at work and consumer issues. Please arrive as early as possible and be prepared to wait. Seats are available. Advice is given within the private office space just inside the front door. It is open to everyone. There is also an appointment service afterwards from 12:00-13:00 |
Contact: See the website for how to get in touch citizensadviceoxford.org.uk/
Website: bullingdoncommunityassociation.co.uk/pages/citizens-advice-bureau Cost: Free Location: Bullingdon Community Centre, Peat Moors Parking: Limited Public Transport: near stops on 100, 10 and 15 bus. Get off at Wood Farm Road West stop (no. 10 bus route) or the Slade/Peat Moors stop (no. 15 and no. 100 bus) and approach via Peat Moors or Dene Road, then Bulan Road and Peat Moors. 5-minute walk from the 700 Park & Ride stop at the Nuffield Hospital. |
Gadget Drop-in (Every other Thursday 12:00-14:00)
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Open to anyone. If you need help with your phone, laptop or tablet bring it along and get help from volunteers. Call in for IT help and coffee.
**Closes over summer** Contact: [email protected] or message them on Facebook Website: facebook.com/bartonstmarys/ |
Cost: Free
Location: St Mary's Church Barton OX3 9EY Parking: Yes Public Transport: Number 8 bus |
Headington Repair Cafe Fix It (Tuesday 10:00-12:00)
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Enjoy the free repair of your small items (most small electrical and household items) - help save the planet; save yourself some money; and enjoy sharing your skills and meeting others.
Contact: 07792491350 Website: bullingdoncommunityassociation.co.uk |
Cost: Free
Location: Bullingdon Community Centre, Peat Moors, OX3 7HS Parking: Free Public Transport: 15 City, U5 Brookes, 100 City buses stop at Peat Moors |
Here4YOUth
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Advice, support and guidance to children and young people about drug and alcohol use, and signposts to other support services. Help for those affected by someone else’s drug and alcohol use. Here4YOUth are focused on you, improving your wellbeing and keeping you healthy, happy and safe.
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Contact: 9am to 5pm Mondays to Fridays (excluding Bank Holidays) 01865 590 825 | [email protected]
Website: cranstoun.org/help-and-advice/young-people/oxfordshire-here4youth/ Cost: Free Location: Here4YOUth work out of a number of locations around Oxfordshire. Email or call to arrange an appointment. Telephone or online appointments are available and Here4YOUth will meet you at school/college, home or any location where you feel comfortable. |
Open Door Oxford (Thursday 12:00-15:00)
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Free hot lunch. Open Door is a drop in for refugees and asylum seekers. New website in production
Contact: [email protected] | 01865 862715 Website: charitychoice.co.uk/open-door-oxford-234803 |
Cost: Free
Location: St Clement's Family Centre, Cross Street OX4 1DA Parking: Union Street Carpark Public Transport: 15 City, ST2 buses |
Oxford Breastfeeding Support (Tuesday 10:00-11:00 and 11:00-12:00)
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Oxfordshire Breastfeeding Support provides local breastfeeding support in the community via weekly in-person support sessions, video and phone consultations, and monthly online antenatal breastfeeding education sessions for Oxfordshire families, facilitated by experienced IBCLCs and breastfeeding counsellors, supported by trained volunteers. There is also a private Facebook group where you can quickly find support.
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Contact: oxbreastfeedingsupport.org/index.php/aboutus/contact
Website: oxbreastfeedingsupport.org/ Cost: Free (donations welcome) Location: Barton Community Centre, Underhill Circus Parking: Yes, free Public Transport: 8 City, N8, X3 City to Underhill Circus |
Oxfordshire Welfare Rights
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Oxfordshire Welfare Rights (OWR) are experts in social security law and have significant experience in welfare benefits casework and representation at Tribunal. Clients can access this service through referral from another advice or support agency.
OWR provides training nationally and telephone consultancy for other advice and support organisations throughout Oxfordshire. |
Contact: All Oxford City residents can call for telephone advice 01865 744165 Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm | [email protected]
Website: oxfordshirewelfarerights.com/ |
Ruskin College Courses (Various dates and times)
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Ruskin College offers adult learning to people of all ages and backgrounds. For many adult learners, financial, personal or social obstacles make it difficult to continue in education. Ruskin College offers a supportive environment to progress education and enhance career prospects.
Ruskin College offers a wide variety of short courses. Subjects range from gardening to bike maintenance and courses in English and mathematics. You can join courses after the start date if places are still available. |
Contact: Course enquiries: 01865 759658 | [email protected] General enquiries: 01865 759600 | [email protected]
Website: ruskin.ac.uk/ Cost: Short courses may be free if you are eligible under the Pound Plus and Fee Remittance Policy. For those not eligible there is a course fee of £25 Location: Ruskin College, Dunstan Road and local community and neighbourhood centres Parking, public transport & accessibility: Dependent on location |
Warm Spaces (various, see below)
Many of the activities listed on the Social Activities page will be useful over the winter if you need a warm space. More information about Warm Spaces can be found at the City Council website and https://www.warmwelcome.uk/
Libraries
Headington Library and Barton Library are not designated warm spaces but offer free, sheltered places to go.
Libraries
Headington Library and Barton Library are not designated warm spaces but offer free, sheltered places to go.
General resources and places to find more help
Age UK Winter Hub
We know that winter can be a difficult time. AgeUK have therefore pulled together some useful information and resources to help support you or someone you care for during this time.
There is lots of information, helpful links, and resources on their Winter Hub page or see the flyer here.
Contact: 0345 450 1276 | [email protected]
Website: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/oxfordshire/about-us/winter-hub/
There is lots of information, helpful links, and resources on their Winter Hub page or see the flyer here.
Contact: 0345 450 1276 | [email protected]
Website: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/oxfordshire/about-us/winter-hub/
Christians Against Poverty (CAP)
If you’re looking for help, whether that’s help to get out of debt, find a job or gain vital life skills, Christians Against Poverty provides a range of free professional services across the UK through local churches.
Search your location on CAP website here to see what help is available nearby
Contact: CAP UK | Contact us
Website: CAP UK | Get help near you
Search your location on CAP website here to see what help is available nearby
Contact: CAP UK | Contact us
Website: CAP UK | Get help near you
Homelessness
Oxford City Council offers help and advice for those who are homeless, at risk of becoming homeless, and for those who want to report concern for someone Website: oxford.gov.uk/info/20019/homelessness
StreetLink is a platform that connects people rough sleeping in England and Wales to support provided by local authorities and charities. This includes anyone who is sleeping outside, preparing to bed down, or sleeping somewhere not designed for habitation, such as a car. To make these connections, the platform relies on alerts submitted by members of the public and people sleeping rough. Website: thestreetlink.org.uk/
Oxford City Council offers help and advice for those who are homeless, at risk of becoming homeless, and for those who want to report concern for someone Website: oxford.gov.uk/info/20019/homelessness
StreetLink is a platform that connects people rough sleeping in England and Wales to support provided by local authorities and charities. This includes anyone who is sleeping outside, preparing to bed down, or sleeping somewhere not designed for habitation, such as a car. To make these connections, the platform relies on alerts submitted by members of the public and people sleeping rough. Website: thestreetlink.org.uk/
The Archway Foundation
Archway is a registered charity providing a pathway of support to alleviate the hurt and distress, and the impact on mental and physical health, caused by loneliness and social isolation. Anyone over the age of 18 in Oxford, Abingdon and the surrounding areas who identifies as lonely and/or isolated may be eligible for our services. Loneliness and isolation can have devastating effects on a person’s mental and physical health. We are a registered charity providing a pathway of support to alleviate the hurt and distress, and the impact on mental and physical health, caused by loneliness and social isolation. We offer Individual Support by telephone or face-to-face visits or meet-ups, and small Supportive Social Groups in Oxford City and central Abingdon. We welcome volunteers from all ages (over 18) and all backgrounds.
Contact: 01865 790552 [email protected]
Website: The Archway Foundation | loneliness charity in Oxford | Oxfordshire, UK
Contact: 01865 790552 [email protected]
Website: The Archway Foundation | loneliness charity in Oxford | Oxfordshire, UK
The Gatehouse
The Gatehouse provides a wide range of free services to adults with no need to be registered as homeless or to prove a local connection. The community centre and café operates as a drop-in service, but some services do require advance booking.
Current services include a daily drop-in community centre/café, provision of other basic practical support (e.g. clothes, sleeping bags), therapeutic workshops, shower provision, bespoke one-to-one support from the Casework Team, a Counselling Service, and a Lived Experience Advisory Forum.
Contact: oxfordgatehouse.org/about-us/contact-us/
Website: oxfordgatehouse.org/
Location: St Giles Parish Rooms, 10 Woodstock Road
Current services include a daily drop-in community centre/café, provision of other basic practical support (e.g. clothes, sleeping bags), therapeutic workshops, shower provision, bespoke one-to-one support from the Casework Team, a Counselling Service, and a Lived Experience Advisory Forum.
Contact: oxfordgatehouse.org/about-us/contact-us/
Website: oxfordgatehouse.org/
Location: St Giles Parish Rooms, 10 Woodstock Road
YouMove
YouMove exists to provide free or low cost activities for families living in Oxfordshire. If your child or children are in receipt of benefits related free school meals, then you can sign up for a fantastic range of activities to enjoy together, including during weekends and school holidays. In addition, YouMove is here for children in need of support including refugee children, young carers and children in or on the edge of care.
Contact: 07485 311346
Website: getoxfordshireactive.org/you-move
YouMove exists to provide free or low cost activities for families living in Oxfordshire. If your child or children are in receipt of benefits related free school meals, then you can sign up for a fantastic range of activities to enjoy together, including during weekends and school holidays. In addition, YouMove is here for children in need of support including refugee children, young carers and children in or on the edge of care.
Contact: 07485 311346
Website: getoxfordshireactive.org/you-move