Help with living activities in the Community Activity Directory
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 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. Some larders have been set up like your average store, even fitted by our friends at the Co-op. All Community Larders are unique in their own way, “reducing food waste, creating opportunities, engaging with communities”.
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Contact: Via the website: sofea.uk.com/contact/
Website: sofea.uk.com/community-larder/barton-community-larder/ Cost: £3.50 a week plus £10 joining fee Location: Barton Neighbourhood Centre, Underhill Circus Parking: Free Public Transport: N8, 8 to Barton; X3 to Underhill Circus |
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 |
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: jo.moffett-levy@virginmedia.com 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 |
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. |
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 |
Gadget Drop-in (Thursday 12:30-14:00)
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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
**Closes over summer** Contact: Fiona 07918463098 Website: facebook.com/bartonstmarys/ |
Cost: Free
Location: St Mary's Church Barton OX3 9EY Parking: Yes Public Transport: Number 8 bus |
General resources and places to find more help
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
The Archway Foundation
Archway provides a pathway of support to develop positive well-being, reduce isolation and encourage increased social contact both within Archway’s own services and in the wider community. Most social contact roles within Archway are performed by volunteers who are trained to support people in Oxfordshire.
Over 18 year olds can refer themselves via the website.
Contact: 01865 790552 office@archwayfoundation.org.uk
Website: The Archway Foundation | loneliness charity in Oxford | Oxfordshire, UK
Over 18 year olds can refer themselves via the website.
Contact: 01865 790552 office@archwayfoundation.org.uk
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