Banksy’s Valentine’s Day artwork in Margate threw Oasis and other vital services supporting those affected by domestic abuse into the spotlight. The artwork has inspired many conversations about its subject matter. At Oasis, we believe this mural has so many layers of meaning and it is not possible to reduce it to a simplified form […]
It’s not every day that a Banksy artwork appears in your local community, but that’s what has happened this week in Margate. On one of the most important awareness days for domestic abuse, the artist’s ‘Valentine’s Day Mascara’ piece depicting a 1950s housewife with a bruised eye and a missing tooth appeared on the side […]
12-year-old Lottie* moved into our refuge with her Mum in early 2022, having fled the domestic abuse she’d experienced for most of her young life. She was initially very shut off from talking about her experiences and was referred to our mentoring service so that she could have a safe space of her own to […]
If coming to refuge is difficult for adults, it can be even more confusing for children who may not fully understand why they have had to leave behind everything they know. For families arriving with us in December, Christmas can feel like one more pressure to cope with. This year we expect around 15 children […]
We are delighted to share that we have received a social investment loan of £4.1 million from Social and Sustainable Capital (SASC) for us to enhance our housing provision. The loan from SASC’s Social and Sustainable Housing fund (SASH) will enable us to purchase 22 properties: 12 in Thanet and 10 in Medway, providing more […]
In episode 5 of the Oasis podcast, ‘Perspectives: Uncovering Domestic Abuse’, our young people’s mentor Jo talks with teenager Hanna, a young woman who we’ve supported through our mentoring service for young people. They speak candidly about what relationships are really like for young people today, with many experiencing toxic relationships at a young age. […]
For the Power of Women festival 2022 celebrating International Women’s Day, our CEO Deb was invited to speak at the opening event. The theme is ‘Reclaim and Reconnect’ which prompted this reflection on the Reclaim the Night movement. What I have to say is not easy so please bear this in mind before reading… Reclaim […]
In episode 4 of the Oasis podcast, ‘Perspectives: Uncovering Domestic Abuse’, our team member Iona talks with Sarah Wydall and Elize Freeman from Dewis Choice – the centre for age gender and social justice about domestic abuse and older people. We get an insight into the campaigning the organisation undertakes to challenge assumptions, and the […]
The coercive, controlling behaviour of Alina’s partner was so extensive that it was hard to see the red flags until taking part in an Oasis Programme helped to make the invisible prison visible. Here’s her story… Curiosity masked coercion I didn’t realise I was in an abusive relationship. Having experienced domestic abuse as a very […]
In episode 3 of the Oasis Perspectives podcast, team member Jennie speaks with expert Luke Martin about victims and perpetrators of Domestic Abuse, and how he and services like ours are working to raise the voice of LGBTQ+ survivors. There’s a significant gap in stats and awareness, so how can we all help to close […]
