About us
The Porch Day Centre targets its services at those who are experiencing, or have experienced, rough sleeping, hostel accommodation, supported housing, or who are vulnerably housed.
We Provide:
- A homeless café
- Support plans and an allocated support worker for any member that would like one
- Vocational skills training and job club
- Laundry facilities and showers
- A free clothing store
- A library
- A suite of internet-enabled PCs
- A therapeutic art class
- Porch Preserves
- Outings
- An allotment and orchard for members to work on
- Numerous projects and activities for members to take part in
Achievements
- Queens Award for Voluntary Service
- Brookes Student Placement of Year 2019
- Oxfordshire High Sherriff Award
- 5-star food hygiene rating award from Environmental Health Dept
Testimonials
"What really caught my imagination was the staff and volunteers who make the centre a little oasis in a very problematic city"
"The Centre represents a lifeline,
an absolute lifeline"
"I want to say thank you for your help, it is so appreciated and has made such a difference to my life"
Day Centre and Service
01865 251798
Fundraising & Finance Enquiries
01865 728545
info@theporch.org.uk
Patron Bishop of Oxford Stephen Croft


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