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The government has announced every child caught carrying a knife will receive tailored care. Oasis hosted think tank, @cfyounglives.bsky.social, has long called for greater support for young people affected by violence. This policy could save lives.

👉 https://shorturl.at/2Vqy6

📸Fray Bekele

Last week, our founder @stevechalke.bsky.social hosted a powerful Leadership Masterclass at Oasis St Martins Village.

👉If you’re interested in the insights Steve has gained over 40 years of leading Oasis, please visit https://www.academyforhope.org/ to find out more.

This week, Christians begin Lent and Muslims begin Ramadan — a moment of overlap not seen for 30yrs.

Watch Julie Siddiqi, Leader of Oasis Britwell, and @stevechalke.bsky.social reflect on the shared wisdom within these ancient traditions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5vYlLT4g0Q

A diverse group of teenagers relaxing by a graffitied wall overlooking the ocean.

Research from @thesocialinvest.bsky.social & @universityofleeds.bsky.social shows nearly half of councils in England have youth work “black holes”. Funding has fallen 76%. Adolescence is critical for brain development. We must reinvest.

👉 https://shorturl.at/luYe7

On February 12th it's Happy Hat Day! Just wear a hat, take a selfie & donate £1, to show young people you care. Every £1 funds our mental health teams and wider hub support for young people facing crisis. #HHD26 #children'smentalhealthweek 

https://oasischaritabletrust.enthuse.com/happyhatday

On February 12, Happy Hat Day, take a stand for young people's mental health. Wear a hat, post a selfie & donate £1 to chip in & help fund our mental health hub support. Make sure to tag us in your selfie! 

It's easy - just click the link! 👉 https://oasischaritabletrust.enthuse.com/happyhatday

Resilience isn’t just about pushing through — it’s about what drives us.

Jill Rowe and @stevechalke.bsky.social explore what resilience rooted in faith might mean in the latest episode of Different.

🎧 Listen now: https://tr.ee/lOF8oXh5cZ

🔑 Opening Doors to employment 🔑

Through our homelessness work at Oasis Community Housing we’re proud to be contributing to research exploring the barriers people in supported accommodation face when seeking employment.

👉Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/eYqiPzDy

The UK’s poorest people are getting poorer, The Rowntree Foundation says a record 6.8m people were living in “very deep poverty” in 2024. And over 5m of these were living in households where someone works. The decision to end the 2 child benefit cap will help, but more is needed!

What does it look like to become a trusted person?

In this new ep of the Different podcast, Jill Rowe talks with @stevechalke.bsky.social about how tust takes time and is built on the foundation of good relationships.

🎧 Listen here: https://tr.ee/lOF8oXh5cZ

📱Technology can be a powerful tool for inclusion 📱

Oasis Academy Aspinal recently featured in a @itvnews.bsky.social  piece about how schools can support students seeking asylum in the UK who struggle with English.

👉Watch the full report here: https://shorturl.at/zRcHZ

Want to build communities where there's no one left out?

If you’re passionate about inclusion, driven by purpose, and looking for a role where your work genuinely transforms lives, we’d love to have you on our team.

👉 Explore our opportunities: https://oasisuk.org/get-involved/jobs/

In this ep of the 'A Manifesto for Hope' podcast, @childrenssociety.bsky.social CEO, @markrusselluk.bsky.social, and Oasis Founder, @stevechalke.bsky.social, explore how we can take better care of children by harnessing the power of the volunteray sector.

🎧 Listen here: https://shorturl.at/kcYpm

What would the older me say to the younger me, the one who started @Oasis_UK 40 years ago, if I had the chance?
And what would the younger me, the one who took the risk, remind the older me of?

Wednesday, Feb 11th. 10am-4pm. London.

Book your place here: www.academyforhope.org/st-martins-m...

"What would the older me say to the younger me — the one who started Oasis 40 years ago —  if I had the chance?"

Join @stevechalke.bsky.social for a one-day leadership masterclass at Oasis St Martins Village on 11th Feburary to find out! 

👉Book here: https://shorturl.at/DG6em

Join one of our Oasis Boards! 👋

This is a fantastic opportunity to use your expertise to influence strategy, strengthen governance, and champion our mission to transform communities across the country.

👉 Find out more: https://bit.ly/48GVxdW

🎙️Off Grid Christianity – Episode 154 – Rev Steve Chalke

In this ep, @SteveChalke reflects on:

▪️Showing up for people even when it's hard
▪️Navigating criticism and negative labels
▪️The personal journey behind a life of public impact

🎧 Listen here: https://shorturl.at/S0UQi

Twenty local charity leaders - all partners in Oasis St Martin’s Village, in South London - meet together today and each Monday morning to discuss the work we do together with children at risk of violence, struggling with school and searching for belonging.

Join one of our Oasis Boards! 👋

This is a fantastic opportunity to use your expertise to influence strategy, strengthen governance, and champion our mission to transform communities across the country.

👉 Find out more: https://bit.ly/48GVxdW

Here's our 2025 round-up 🎉

As our 40th anniversary year comes to a close, we want to say a huge thank you to all our supporters, partners and friends who made it so special. Without you — none of this would have happened! 

Here’s to 2026! ✨

🎄Merry Christmas! 🎄

Wherever you are, and however this season meets you, we’re wishing you hope, peace, and love today.

Here’s a short clip from a Carols by Candlelight service in one of our hubs, Oasis Waterloo ⭐

✨ They absolutely smashed it! ✨

A huge congratulations to our incredible #OasisFundraisers, Joe Stapley and James Robertson from Zen Educate, who not only took on the Hyrox Challenge at London Excel but completed it in UNDER one hour raising over £200 pounds!💥🏅

Big news from Oasis Academy Lord’s Hill! 🎥✨

Recently, some of our fantastic students featured in an exclusive ITV News report exploring how more young people are turning to AI and chatbots for mental health support.

👉 Watch the full report: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIyspcEXZaw

Last month, we held our Student Leadership Residential!  🤗

It was a fantastic opportunity to bring our student leaders from across our academies together with senior leaders from across Oasis — to learn, grow, and have fun together. #NOLO

The crisis in SEND is growing — family hubs alone won’t solve it

Read our latest article from Oasis Founder, @stevechalke.bsky.social, about the Government’s ambition to provide dedicated SEND support through new Best Start Family Hubs.

👉Full article: https://shorturl.at/Rh21U

🎉 Celebrating some of our amazing volunteers! 🎉

Meet Dick and Di — two brilliant volunteers from
@oasiswaterloo.bsky.social
— who recently attended the Advent Reception at No. 10 Downing Street on behalf of Oasis.

#NOLO #primeminister #communityfridge

Join one of our Oasis Boards!

We are seeking new Trustees who are passionate about creating positive change and supporting executive leaders to build communities that transform lives.

👉 Read more here: https://bit.ly/48GVxdW

What a great Wednesday!
100 people sharing food, conversation, music coming together to show #WeAreUnited
People from different backgrounds demonstrated community building in action and an inclusive, positive way to counter division.
Thank you everyone who made it happen
@oasisuk.bsky.social

Big news for Bristol! 🎉

We’ve officially broken ground on the permanent home for Oasis Academy Temple Quarter! 

This marks an exciting step towards creating another purpose-built Oasis space for learning, growth, and community in East Central Bristol.  #NOLO

It's the last half hour to double your donation making TWICE the impact at no extra cost to you! 🧡 You've been incredibly generous helping us to reach almost 36K - but can we hit the 40K mark? 👀👉 bit.ly/4r5ZG3p