News - Oasis Domestic Abuse Service

Statement from Oasis on Government Plans to Embed Domestic Abuse Specialists in 999 Control Rooms

Oasis Domestic Abuse Service welcomes the Government’s announcement to embed domestic abuse specialists within 999 control rooms across the UK. This is an important step towards improving the immediate response to domestic abuse incidents, ensuring that victims are met with the understanding and support they deserve during their most vulnerable moments. However, while we fully […]

Juliette Lyons
September 26, 2024

Dancing for Freedom! How ‘The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever’ in Margate Raised Awareness and Funds

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 […]

Juliette Lyons
August 30, 2024

Behind Closed Doors: A Legal Conference on Domestic Abuse

Marking a significant step forward in addressing domestic abuse through collaborative efforts…

Juliette Lyons
July 10, 2024

Christmas Wishes Appeal – help us create a brighter future for survivors

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 […]

Juliette Lyons
November 30, 2023

Oasis Annual Charity Golf Day raises over £6,000

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 […]

Juliette Lyons
September 12, 2023

Banksy’s ‘Valentine’s Day Mascara’ moves to Dreamland, sparking conversations about domestic abuse

Banksy’s artwork ‘Valentine’s Day Mascara’ has been unveiled at its new home at Dreamland Margate. The artwork has been moved from its original location, on the side of a house in the town, safely by a team of engineers, supported by an art conservator and coordinated by Red Eight Gallery and Dreamland. You can see […]

Juliette Lyons
June 12, 2023

Hello from our new CEO Claire Williams

We are delighted to welcome our new CEO Claire Williams to Oasis Domestic Abuse Service. Claire has a significant history of working for Kent and Medway communities, including with DAVSS (Domestic Abuse Volunteer Support Service) and Porchlight, and has a track record of service innovation and evaluation that is aligned with our history and vision. […]

Juliette Lyons
April 17, 2023

Join our ‘Love Shouldn’t Hurt – for anyone’ campaign

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 […]

oasisda
March 16, 2023

A Valentine’s gift from Banksy

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 […]

oasisda
February 17, 2023

£4.1m investment for more safe accommodation

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 […]

oasisda
November 14, 2022