Homeless Oxfordshire

What Homeless Oxfordshire does

Homeless Oxfordshire is the largest not-for-profit provider of accommodation for people experiencing homelessness in Oxfordshire, England. Founded in 1987 and registered as charity no. 297806 and company limited by guarantee no. 2164150, the organization operates a network of specialised accommodation facilities across Oxford, Banbury, Bicester, and Abingdon — including O'Hanlon House (51-bed 24/7 supported accommodation), Mawle Court (16 beds for complex needs in Cherwell), Project 41 (28 complex-needs beds plus 13 low-support units), the newly opened Women's House (8 women-only beds), Oxford House (9 flats), and community projects such as Sapling, Reconnect, Housing First, the Step-down Service, and the Vineyard — collectively housing more than 170 people at any one time and operating 365 nights per year with additional Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) capacity. Its core operating technology is a Psychologically Informed Environments (PIE) and trauma-informed care model delivered through clinical psychology, mental health, substance recovery, and resettlement support staff rather than any software or AI platform.

The organization serves two distinct counterparty groups: beneficiaries (individuals experiencing homelessness, including a growing female cohort facing domestic violence and hidden homelessness) and funders (individual donors, corporate partners, charitable trusts, and statutory bodies). Approximately £500,000 must be raised annually to supplement declining statutory funding; revenue streams span one-off and regular individual donations, a Corporate Membership Club, legacy bequests (via Hedges Law and FreeWills.co.uk partnerships), challenge events including the London to Brighton cycle, golf days, and the Oxford Half Marathon, with the 2024 Christmas Appeal alone generating over £132,000 from roughly 380 donors (50% first-time givers). The go-to-market motion is community-led: relationship-driven engagement with corporate members, local schools, golf clubs, healthcare providers (notably Luther Street Medical Centre and the newly formed Oxfordshire Inclusion Health Partnership), and the Oxfordshire Homelessness Alliance.

Service delivery is free of charge to beneficiaries; the organization is governed by a board of trustees under CEO Simon Hewett-Avison, with a small employed team (11-50 staff) supplemented by corporate volunteers and pro bono contributions from construction partners. Strategic direction is articulated through a 2024-2027 strategy document, with the Her Way Home Appeal and the 2026 Women's House opening representing the most recent capacity-expansion moves.

Name

Homeless Oxfordshire

Legal name

Homeless Oxfordshire

Website

https://homelessoxfordshire.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Homeless Oxfordshire is Oxfordshire's largest not-for-profit provider of accommodation for people experiencing homelessness, operating 170+ beds across trauma-informed facilities in Oxford, Banbury, Bicester, and Abingdon, and delivering 365-nights-a-year supported housing and clinical support services free of charge to beneficiaries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homelessness Support Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Temporary Shelters (624221), Individual and Family Services (6241), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (62322)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services (BPAGAEAO), Homelessness Prevention, Shelter & Supportive Housing Services (BPAIANAC)

Keywords

• Homelessness support services
• Supported accommodation
• Trauma-informed care
• Charity fundraising programs
• Residential support services

Headquarters

HQ city

Oxford

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-off and regular donations from individual supporters. The 2024 Christmas Appeal raised over £132,000 from individual donors including 380 donors contributing nearly £35,000 combined. Approximately 50% of gifts came from first-time donors.
2. Corporate Partnerships and Membership: Corporate Membership Club with benefits including golf day entry, networking opportunities, and visibility. Includes businesses like Kitchen Architecture, Hedges, Mark Barclay Wealth Management, First Touch Games, Mills & Reeve, and H2O creative agency.
3. Legacy Gifts: Gifts left in wills. The organization actively promotes Remember a Charity Week and partners with FreeWills.co.uk and Hedges Law for will-making services. Legacy donations have funded property purchases like the new Women's House.
4. Fundraising Events: Challenge events including London to Brighton Cycle Ride, Oxford Half Marathon, Thames Path Ultra Challenge, golf days, and community fundraising events. Golf days alone have raised from £6,000 to £21,500 per event.
5. Government and Statutory Funding: Government funding at its lowest according to organization statements, though they receive some statutory funding for accommodation and support services. They note that £500,000 needs to be fundraised annually to supplement statutory funding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Homeless Oxfordshire provides 24/7 supported accommodation, trauma-informed counselling, mental health and substance recovery support, and resettlement services across Oxfordshire through multiple facilities including O'Hanlon House (51 beds), Project 41, Mawle Court, and the Women's House. The charity delivers specialist support services beyond accommodation such as clinical psychology sessions, hospital step-down housing, Housing First placements, and peer mentoring. All services are provided free of charge to residents and funded through individual donations, corporate partnerships, fundraising events, legacy gifts, and statutory grants.

Product overview

Homeless Oxfordshire operates as a not-for-profit provider offering a portfolio of accommodation and support services across Oxfordshire. The core offering includes multiple accommodation facilities (O'Hanlon House, Project 41, Mawle Court, Women's House, Oxford House, and various community projects) providing over 170 beds across the county. These services are organized around specialized programs including the Women's Project for female residents with trauma-informed care, Sapling for substance recovery residents, Housing First for immediate housing access, Reconnect for community reintegration, and Step-up/Step-Down transitional housing. The organization also runs fundraising campaigns (Her Way Home Appeal, Christmas Appeal) and corporate partnership programs to support service delivery. The portfolio functions as a coordinated ecosystem of accommodation types paired with individualized support services rather than a single unified product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Her Way Home: Appeal specifically focused on providing housing, healing and hope for women experiencing homelessness in Oxfordshire.

Products and services

• O'Hanlon House A 51-bed supported accommodation facility in Oxford providing 24/7 support for people experiencing homelessness, with day services, washing machines, showers, meals, and access to support services.
• Project 41 A facility providing 28 complex-needs beds plus 13 low-support dispersed accommodation units with specialized support for residents with complex needs.
• Mawle Court A 16-bed facility in the Cherwell area for people with complex needs, serving as both emergency provision and accommodation for those ready to move on.
• Women's Project (Women's House) Safe women-only supported housing providing trauma-informed support for women experiencing homelessness, including those who have fled domestic violence. The new house serves eight women with 24/7 staffing.
• Step-down Service Short-term housing for patients discharged from hospital who lack suitable accommodation, supporting transition from clinical care to independent living.
• Oxford House Nine flats providing accommodation for people with low to medium support needs.
• Sapling A community housing project for residents who have completed rehab for substance use and are now abstinent, operating as a substance-free therapeutic community.
• Housing First A housing program providing immediate access to permanent housing for people experiencing homelessness without preconditions.
• Reconnect A community project supporting residents in shared housing to rebuild connections and transition to independent living.
• Pre-Recovery Project A support program for individuals preparing for recovery from substance use before entering more intensive programs.
• Vineyard (Abingdon) A community project located in Abingdon providing shared housing with specialist support services.
• Step-up and Step-Down Housing Transitional housing supporting residents moving between different levels of care and independence.
• Her Way Home Appeal A fundraising campaign providing housing, healing and hope for women experiencing homelessness in Oxfordshire, supporting the Women's Project expansion.
• Corporate Membership Club A corporate partnership program offering networking opportunities, golf day entries, and engagement benefits for businesses supporting the charity throughout the year.
• Legacy Giving Program A program enabling supporters to leave gifts in their will to Homeless Oxfordshire, with partnerships with Hedges Law and FreeWills.co.uk for will-making services.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40% increase in women accessing services
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CRASH – The Construction Industry's CharitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 January 2026CRASH Charity supported the Women's House renovation project. Provided funding and corporate patron Dulux Decorator Centre donated paint. Described as having seen 'one of the best examples of supported accommodation' they've ever seen.
• Frilford Heath Golf ClubcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerChose Homeless Oxfordshire as their 2025 Captains' Charity with target of £10,000. Hosts annual golf day events raising significant funds (sponsored by 14 local businesses in 2026, raising £21,500).
• Beard ConstructioncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHosted construction workshop for residents inspiring work experience opportunities. One of 19 businesses sponsoring golf day events. Described as 'corporate partners and ambassadors for the industry'.
• Hedges LawcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerChose Homeless Oxfordshire as Charity of the Year for 2024. Offers 20% discount on will-making services to supporters. Partnership for legacy giving promotion.
• FreeWills.co.ukminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAward-winning, solicitor-checked online will-making service partner. Allows supporters to create wills benefiting Homeless Oxfordshire.
• Luther Street Medical CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNext-door neighbours and long-term partners. Nationally recognised GP service providing healthcare to people experiencing homelessness. Co-funding new Outreach Nurse role to bring healthcare to hostels, day centres, and street settings.
• Oxfordshire Inclusion Health Partnership (OIHP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNewly formed partnership bringing together statutory, voluntary, and community organisations across Oxfordshire to tackle health inequalities and homelessness. Aims to build collaborative system-wide working and develop evidence-informed, person-centred approaches.
• NHScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorking with NHS partners across the health sector to improve access to care and tackle root causes of homelessness through Oxfordshire Inclusion Health Partnership.
• M&M Waste SolutionsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDonated skip for Women's House renovation project.
• Dorchester LivingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDonated fridge freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, and TV for Women's House.
• JT InteriorsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvided pro bono interior design services for Women's House renovation.
• Uncomfortable OxfordminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAlternative walking tour company partnered for Women's History Month fundraiser. Power, Women & Queer Histories tour in aid of Her Way Home appeal.
• Modern Art OxfordminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHosted evening of gratitude event for supporters with music, talks, and gratitude recognition.
• Kitchen ArchitecturecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate Membership Club member providing ongoing support throughout the year.
• First Touch GamescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate Membership Club member providing ongoing support throughout the year.
• Mills & ReevecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate Membership Club member and golf day sponsor providing ongoing support.
• H2O CreativecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate Membership Club member and 2025 Golf Day third place winner. Creative agency providing ongoing support.
• Mark Barclay Wealth ManagementcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHeadline sponsor for 2025 Golf Day. Corporate Membership Club member providing ongoing support.
• Studley Wood Golf ClubminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVenue for annual golf days raising funds for Homeless Oxfordshire. Charity plans to hold events annually.
• Dulux Decorator CentreminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCRASH Charity's Corporate Patron that provided paint for the Women's House renovation.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Crisis UK: National UK homelessness charity operating direct accommodation projects and a year-round programme of support services. Highly comparable mission, service mix (hostels + education + training), and reliance on donations and statutory funding.
• Emmaus UK: UK federation of homelessness charities operating residential companion communities where formerly homeless people live and work. Highly comparable charitable structure and supported-accommodation operating model, though with a distinctive community-based twist.
• Centrepoint: Major UK charity providing accommodation, support, and training to homeless young people across multiple cities. Comparable operational model of multi-site supported housing with trauma-informed and complex-needs programming.
• Thames Reach: London-based homelessness charity combining hostels, outreach, Housing First, and employment support. Closely aligned service portfolio (supported housing, complex needs, move-on) to Homeless Oxfordshire's range.
• Depaul UK: UK charity supporting homeless and disadvantaged people through emergency accommodation, supported housing, and outreach. Comparable in service scope and dependence on donations and corporate partnerships.
• The Passage: London homelessness charity providing residential services, day centre support, and resettlement programmes. Comparable charity model offering integrated accommodation plus specialist support for people with complex needs and trauma histories.
• St Mungo's: UK homelessness charity providing supported housing, hostels, and outreach across London and southern England. Closest direct comparable: offers the same combination of 24/7 accommodation, complex needs support, and move-on pathways that Homeless Oxfordshire delivers in Oxfordshire.
• Connection at St Martin's: London-based charity providing day services and supported accommodation for homeless adults. Closely aligned small-to-mid charity model with similar reliance on community fundraising and statutory grants.

Broad incumbents

• Look Ahead Care and Support: Large UK supported housing and care provider delivering accommodation and support services across multiple regions. Comparable operational delivery of supported housing for vulnerable adults, though typically a larger organisation with broader contract-based commissioning.
• Shelter: UK's largest housing and homelessness charity, providing advice, advocacy, and some direct services. Comparable sector presence and donor base, but operates at much greater scale and with a broader policy/advice mandate rather than primarily direct accommodation delivery.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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