Our Vision, Mission and Values
We have been working to support people affected by abuse for over 25 years. In this time, Oasis has developed guiding principles that shape the way we work. At the front and centre of our work is a client-first, recovery-focused approach.
We enable positive safe futures, with interventions for every step of the journey from crisis to trauma-recovery and lives lived free from abuse.
Our vision, mission, goals and values define our approach, focus our work and help us achieve more.
Our Vision:
A world free from abusive relationships
Our Mission:
To develop innovative responses to domestic abuse that increases safety for victims, rebuilds lives and creates lasting change
Goals:
To save lives, now and in the future: We provide needs-led, risk focused services that promote safety and build resilience as well as working with young people to prevent abuse through education and mentoring
To champion the needs of people affected by abuse: We keep the people we help at the heart of all we do, ensuring that their voice is heard and their safety is paramount, as well as working to highlight the injustices they face
To empower people affected by abuse: We empower people who use our services through strengths and solutions-focused support and later through our volunteer programmes that offer skills, confidence and friendship
To listen and learn: We know that good ideas can come from anyone at any time. We are committed to listening and learning from our service users, our colleagues and our partners
Be positive and proactive: We believe that we can and do save lives, that we have and will change lives and that breaking the cycle of violence and abuse is possible
Values:
Compassion: We provide compassionate support to people in need, no matter who they are or what situation they find themselves in. We are always here to listen and help without judgement
Commitment: We are committed to providing the best level of support, to finding new ways to help and to forging new partnerships to help end the cycle of abuse
Collaborate: We are generous with our expertise, our tools and our time. We believe in working with families, professionals and agencies to create stronger and more resilient communities
Connection: We connect with individuals, organisations and services in meaningful ways, to ensure we are providing the highest level of service and support. We adopt a multi-agency, holistic approach to the work that we do”
IN 2020-21 WE HELPED 785 PEOPLE
376 ADULTS EXITED OUR SERVICES
229 FELT A REDUCTION IN SYMPTOMS OF TRAUMA AND ANXIETY
WE SUPPORTED 163 CHILDREN
51% showed a positive mental health outcome
38% showed improved confidence
29% had improved relationship and social skills
10% improved their attainment at school
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Oasis is committed to ensuring that all people affected by domestic abuse can access the support they need appropriately and fairly.
Our services are inclusive - irrespective of age, gender, gender identity or orientation, disability, ethnicity, religion, we can provide care and support.
Modern Slavery Act commitment
We are committed to the principles of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and the abolition of modern slavery and human trafficking. Read more >
Oasis campaigns for the rights of domestic abuse victims and survivors
We call on everyone - from the Government, Police, health and legal services to individuals, organisations, businesses and local communities to make eradicating this crime a high priority.
Alongside our essential services, we undertake work to prevent, educate, and create awareness of domestic abuse, its cost, consequences and its complexities.
We work closely with our friends at SafeLives, Women’s Aid, Sistah Space, Refuge, Respect and Galop to campaign for awareness, understanding and action, training and service development
Oasis’s Quality Standards & Accreditation
Oasis strives to achieve the highest quality in delivering its charitable purpose.
See our Quality Standards and Accreditation >
Let us know what you think
No one can improve without feedback. Whether you are a client, a volunteer, a supporter or have worked with us as a professional we want to know what you think.
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