Have you ever wondered why it’s so hard to leave an abusive relationship? The cycle of abuse, also known as the cycle of violence, reveals patterns of behavior which repeat over, and over, and over again, and which can make it difficult for someone to break free. By understanding these stages, we can begin to […]
Yesterday we welcomed Kent’s High Sheriff, Dr Gill Fargher, to Medway Maritime Hospital, where she met with our two domestic violence advisors who are located within the hospital. For many, a hospital setting can be one of the few times where they can get away from their abuser and reach out for help. Our two […]
At the end of July, on a particularly hot and sunny Sunday, a small team from Oasis took part in Margate’s inaugural ‘The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever’, a day which has been growing in prominence around the world since the first world record attempting flashmob in celebration of Kate Bush’s birthday took place in […]
Pride season is in full swing, and Oasis was honoured to march in the Margate Pride parade last weekend. The atmosphere was electric as hundreds of people came together to transform the town into a vibrant celebration of community, joy, allyship and protest. We were proud to be part of this incredible day, standing alongside […]
July 14th marks National Honour Based Abuse (HBA) Awareness Day, a time to remember Shafilea Ahmed, a 17-year-old British-Pakistani girl who was tragically murdered by her parents in a suspected honour killing. This day honours Shafilea’s memory and acknowledges all those who have suffered or lost their lives due to honour-based abuse. What is honour-based […]
Marking a significant step forward in addressing domestic abuse through collaborative efforts…
We are delighted to announce that our Christmas Wishes for a Brighter Future appeal in December 2023 raised a fantastic £6,381. The campaign, which ran throughout the festive season, asked supporters to give survivors hope, by making a donation towards our work and leaving a message to be shared with those in our refuges. It […]
Give yourself a challenge. Give survivors hope.
As many people enjoy celebrating the festive period, the abuse experienced by some families in Kent and Medway will increase. The added pressure of more time together, family demands and financial worries – especially with the cost-of-living crisis – can all make abusive behaviours worse. Gripped by fear, isolation, and uncertainty at a time when […]
The sixth annual Oasis Golf Day at North Foreland Golf Club in Broadstairs raised a fantastic £6,400. The event, held on Friday 8th September, a gloriously sunny day, saw 17 teams of 4 taking to the fairways for a 1pm shotgun start. Teams were made up of North Foreland Golf Club (NFGC) members and Kent-wide […]
