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The Gatehouse has been supporting Oxford’s homeless community since 1988. We now offer a wide range of free services and activities to adults who are homeless, vulnerably housed, on low or no income or simply looking for company and community from our drop-in community centre in Woodstock Road.

We operate on an open-door basis, which means that everyone is welcome, and there is no need to prove that you are registered as homeless or have a local connection in order to access our support.

CEO Katrina Horne explains the ethos behind our charity.

What's on today?

20/05/2025

Casework 1:1 Support
10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Women Only Shower Service
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Women Only Space
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Clothes Store
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Community Centre and Cafe
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Your support counts

We are heavily dependent on grants and donations from the local community to fund our services, none of them a guaranteed source of income. A large proportion of our income comes from individuals, churches, schools and colleges, and charitable trusts with an interest in our work.

Please give generously and make a positive difference to somebody’s life today.

For simple one-off monetary donations online use the 'donate online today' button below:

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To see a wider range of ways to donate money and other items including regular ongoing monetary donations and cryptocurrency donations use the 'other ways to donate' button below:

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Explore the Gatehouse, Oxford

Services & Activities

If you need help, find out more about the support we offer and how to access it.

Volunteer

Join our wonderful team of volunteers and spend a few hours of your spare time making a big difference to people’s lives.

Support us

We need your help to enable us to fund our services, by donating money, clothes, or food or in other ways.

About us

Find out more about the background of the Gatehouse and the issue of homelessness locally and across the UK.

Latest News

We're looking for new Trustees - could that be you?

There is currently an opportunity for several individuals to join the Gatehouse Board of Trustees. We are looking for people with the right levels of enthusiasm and commitment to move our charity forwards, and are hoping to attract candidates across a diverse range of backgrounds. The application deadline is 6th June.

Job Opportunity at the Gatehouse - Community Centre Manager

We’re looking for a Community Centre Manager to oversee the daily operations of our café and community centre. This vital new role ensures a safe, inclusive, and dynamic environment, while managing both an engaging programme of activities and a dedicated team of volunteers and staff. The deadline for applications is 11th June with shortlisted candidates to be interviewed on 25th June.

The race is on to support the Gatehouse!

Want to set yourself a challenge, while also raising money for a great cause? Then grab your bike helmet or your running shoes, because The Gatehouse needs you! We’re looking for energetic supporters to sign up for Bike Oxford and the Oxford Half Marathon to raise funds for The Gatehouse. We’ll pay your entrance fees, so contact us now to get sign up info, register online, find your sponsors, and get running, or cycling on the day!

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