#6 - 🚑 In 1993 we set up the Elizabeth Baxter Health Centre ("Lizzie's"). This was a medical centre for people facing homelessness in Waterloo. In our first year we expected to serve 2,500 clients, but we had 7,500! 🤯
#NOLO #40years40days
#NOLO #40years40days
March 11, 2025 at 6:02 AM
#6 - 🚑 In 1993 we set up the Elizabeth Baxter Health Centre ("Lizzie's"). This was a medical centre for people facing homelessness in Waterloo. In our first year we expected to serve 2,500 clients, but we had 7,500! 🤯
#NOLO #40years40days
#NOLO #40years40days
#15 - Our founder @SteveChalke with Olympic athlete Kris Akabusi training for the London Marathon in 2000.
Steve later broke the world record for the most money raised by an individual in a single event, first in 2005 (£1.25M) and again in 2011 (£2.32M).
#NOLO #40years40days
Steve later broke the world record for the most money raised by an individual in a single event, first in 2005 (£1.25M) and again in 2011 (£2.32M).
#NOLO #40years40days
March 21, 2025 at 7:02 AM
#15 - Our founder @SteveChalke with Olympic athlete Kris Akabusi training for the London Marathon in 2000.
Steve later broke the world record for the most money raised by an individual in a single event, first in 2005 (£1.25M) and again in 2011 (£2.32M).
#NOLO #40years40days
Steve later broke the world record for the most money raised by an individual in a single event, first in 2005 (£1.25M) and again in 2011 (£2.32M).
#NOLO #40years40days
#31 - In 2023 we launched @stevechalke.bsky.social's latest book, 'A Manifesto for Hope'. The distillation of 40 years of community development work into ten principles for transforming the lives of children, young people and their families. @chinemcdonald.bsky.social
#40years40days #NOLO
#40years40days #NOLO
April 9, 2025 at 5:30 AM
#31 - In 2023 we launched @stevechalke.bsky.social's latest book, 'A Manifesto for Hope'. The distillation of 40 years of community development work into ten principles for transforming the lives of children, young people and their families. @chinemcdonald.bsky.social
#40years40days #NOLO
#40years40days #NOLO
#16 - In 1998 we set up the Foyer Project. A hostel in Croydon supporting those facing homelessness and bringing young people together to work with local partners to make an impact in their community.
#NOLO #40years40days
#NOLO #40years40days
March 22, 2025 at 7:01 AM
#16 - In 1998 we set up the Foyer Project. A hostel in Croydon supporting those facing homelessness and bringing young people together to work with local partners to make an impact in their community.
#NOLO #40years40days
#NOLO #40years40days
#23 - In 2000, we opened the Elizabeth House project for vulnerable mums and their young children through Oasis Community Housing. It was the first of its kind in Gateshead.
#NOLO #40years40days
#NOLO #40years40days
March 31, 2025 at 7:02 AM
#23 - In 2000, we opened the Elizabeth House project for vulnerable mums and their young children through Oasis Community Housing. It was the first of its kind in Gateshead.
#NOLO #40years40days
#NOLO #40years40days
#4 - In 1993 we set up Oasis India. Our first international Oasis presence which today works in 16 neighbourhoods in Bundra and Mumbai. These photos are from 1997 when our teams ran the Oasis Shalom Health Centre in Mumbai. 🚑
#NOLO #40years40days
#NOLO #40years40days
March 8, 2025 at 6:02 AM
#4 - In 1993 we set up Oasis India. Our first international Oasis presence which today works in 16 neighbourhoods in Bundra and Mumbai. These photos are from 1997 when our teams ran the Oasis Shalom Health Centre in Mumbai. 🚑
#NOLO #40years40days
#NOLO #40years40days
#18 - In 2021 we started Oasis Navigators. Our teams who work in hospital A&E departments, custody suites and local neighbourhoods across Greater Manchester supporting young people aged 10-25 affected by violence. Learn more: https://oasis-gm.org/navigator
#NOLO #40years40days
#NOLO #40years40days
March 25, 2025 at 7:31 AM
#18 - In 2021 we started Oasis Navigators. Our teams who work in hospital A&E departments, custody suites and local neighbourhoods across Greater Manchester supporting young people aged 10-25 affected by violence. Learn more: https://oasis-gm.org/navigator
#NOLO #40years40days
#NOLO #40years40days
#35 - Here's our founder, @stevechalke.bsky.social, back in 1981 dressed as a clown while running his first ever charity, 'Anagram' – a kind of proto-Oasis bringing joy to children and families across south London through entertainment and community development.
#40years40days #NOLO
#40years40days #NOLO
April 14, 2025 at 6:01 AM
#35 - Here's our founder, @stevechalke.bsky.social, back in 1981 dressed as a clown while running his first ever charity, 'Anagram' – a kind of proto-Oasis bringing joy to children and families across south London through entertainment and community development.
#40years40days #NOLO
#40years40days #NOLO
#33 - Here's our founder, @stevechalke.bsky.social, circa 1994 shooting with fitness influencer Mr Motivator. A lifelong friendship who has informed our community work.
🎧 To learn more, listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7p8tDkfYNj81VmJEZA6qRA?si=74ff7c391a814cc4
#40years40days #NOLO
🎧 To learn more, listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7p8tDkfYNj81VmJEZA6qRA?si=74ff7c391a814cc4
#40years40days #NOLO
April 10, 2025 at 5:30 AM
#33 - Here's our founder, @stevechalke.bsky.social, circa 1994 shooting with fitness influencer Mr Motivator. A lifelong friendship who has informed our community work.
🎧 To learn more, listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7p8tDkfYNj81VmJEZA6qRA?si=74ff7c391a814cc4
#40years40days #NOLO
🎧 To learn more, listen here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7p8tDkfYNj81VmJEZA6qRA?si=74ff7c391a814cc4
#40years40days #NOLO
#27 - In 2007 we started our first academies. Oasis Academies Enfield, Wintringham, and Immingham were the first of 55 schools, now an integrated part of our vision for local neighbourhoods as places where all young people can thrive. @OasisAcademies
#NOLO #40years40days
#NOLO #40years40days
April 4, 2025 at 7:01 AM
#27 - In 2007 we started our first academies. Oasis Academies Enfield, Wintringham, and Immingham were the first of 55 schools, now an integrated part of our vision for local neighbourhoods as places where all young people can thrive. @OasisAcademies
#NOLO #40years40days
#NOLO #40years40days
#8 - 'No.24' ("Montrell Road") was our second hostel in London offering care to young people facing homelessness in Streatham. Opened in November 1995.
#NOLO #40years40days
#NOLO #40years40days
March 13, 2025 at 6:02 AM
#8 - 'No.24' ("Montrell Road") was our second hostel in London offering care to young people facing homelessness in Streatham. Opened in November 1995.
#NOLO #40years40days
#NOLO #40years40days
#11 - In 1986 we started Frontline teams — groups of young people taking a year out to work in local neighbourhoods on the 'frontlines' of poverty and exclusion. Here are two photos of our teams from 1987 and 2000!
#NOLO #40years40days
#NOLO #40years40days
March 17, 2025 at 7:01 AM
#11 - In 1986 we started Frontline teams — groups of young people taking a year out to work in local neighbourhoods on the 'frontlines' of poverty and exclusion. Here are two photos of our teams from 1987 and 2000!
#NOLO #40years40days
#NOLO #40years40days
#37 - Here's a photo from the 1990s when Ram Gidoomal, the Chairman of Christmas Cracker, met with then Prime Minister, Sir John Major, sharing our message of inclusion and hope with government.
#40years40days #NOLO
#40years40days #NOLO
April 16, 2025 at 6:02 AM
#37 - Here's a photo from the 1990s when Ram Gidoomal, the Chairman of Christmas Cracker, met with then Prime Minister, Sir John Major, sharing our message of inclusion and hope with government.
#40years40days #NOLO
#40years40days #NOLO
#14 - Here's a photo of one of our Street Team Christmas Parties! 🥳
Oasis Street Teams were set up in 1990 to bring young people together to go out on the streets of Central London to build relationships with, and help support, people facing homelessness.
#NOLO #40years40days
Oasis Street Teams were set up in 1990 to bring young people together to go out on the streets of Central London to build relationships with, and help support, people facing homelessness.
#NOLO #40years40days
March 20, 2025 at 7:01 AM
#14 - Here's a photo of one of our Street Team Christmas Parties! 🥳
Oasis Street Teams were set up in 1990 to bring young people together to go out on the streets of Central London to build relationships with, and help support, people facing homelessness.
#NOLO #40years40days
Oasis Street Teams were set up in 1990 to bring young people together to go out on the streets of Central London to build relationships with, and help support, people facing homelessness.
#NOLO #40years40days
#9 - In 2024 we launched @OasisRestore. The UK's first secure school kickstarting a revolution in youth justice. At Oasis Restore we offer therapeutic care and education for young people convicted of serious crimes.
#NOLO #40years40days
#NOLO #40years40days
March 14, 2025 at 6:01 AM
#9 - In 2024 we launched @OasisRestore. The UK's first secure school kickstarting a revolution in youth justice. At Oasis Restore we offer therapeutic care and education for young people convicted of serious crimes.
#NOLO #40years40days
#NOLO #40years40days
#7 - Here's a photo with @ITV presenter Sir Trevor MacDonald from 1996 as part of our Christmas Cracker campaign creating 'Cracker' newspapers raising money to fight modern slavery and preventable blindness alongside @Sightsavers.
#NOLO #40years40days
#NOLO #40years40days
March 12, 2025 at 6:01 AM
#7 - Here's a photo with @ITV presenter Sir Trevor MacDonald from 1996 as part of our Christmas Cracker campaign creating 'Cracker' newspapers raising money to fight modern slavery and preventable blindness alongside @Sightsavers.
#NOLO #40years40days
#NOLO #40years40days
#39 - In the mid-1990s and early 2000s some of our Frontline teams worked in São Paulo, Brazil, to care for children facing homelessness. Two decades later and our commitment to include all young people remains stronger than ever.
#40years40days #NOLO
#40years40days #NOLO
April 18, 2025 at 6:05 AM
#39 - In the mid-1990s and early 2000s some of our Frontline teams worked in São Paulo, Brazil, to care for children facing homelessness. Two decades later and our commitment to include all young people remains stronger than ever.
#40years40days #NOLO
#40years40days #NOLO
#28 - Over the years we have run various youth work training courses all with the purpose of equipping volunteers, staff, and local community members with the skills they need to help young people thrive. ❤️
#40years40days #NOLO
#40years40days #NOLO
April 5, 2025 at 7:01 AM
#28 - Over the years we have run various youth work training courses all with the purpose of equipping volunteers, staff, and local community members with the skills they need to help young people thrive. ❤️
#40years40days #NOLO
#40years40days #NOLO
#24 - Last year saw the launch of @CfYoungLives. A new think tank, hosted by Oasis, with a vision for Britain to become the best place in the world to grow up and to bring up children. Founded by @annelongfield.
#40years40days
#40years40days
April 1, 2025 at 7:01 AM
#24 - Last year saw the launch of @CfYoungLives. A new think tank, hosted by Oasis, with a vision for Britain to become the best place in the world to grow up and to bring up children. Founded by @annelongfield.
#40years40days
#40years40days
#34 - In 2010, we set up ‘Oasis Youth Support’, a project embedding youth workers in the Emergency Department of St Thomas’s Hospital in London to mentor young people affected by violence. Here's a photo of Dwain, one of our youth practitioners.
#40years40days #NOLO
#40years40days #NOLO
April 12, 2025 at 5:30 AM
#34 - In 2010, we set up ‘Oasis Youth Support’, a project embedding youth workers in the Emergency Department of St Thomas’s Hospital in London to mentor young people affected by violence. Here's a photo of Dwain, one of our youth practitioners.
#40years40days #NOLO
#40years40days #NOLO
#36 - From 1989 to 1996 we ran a series of fundraising campaigns called 'Christmas Cracker' to support various projects across the world. Here is a snapshot of our 1993-94 campaign raising money for healthcare, food relief, youth training, and much more.
#40years40days #NOLO
#40years40days #NOLO
April 15, 2025 at 6:02 AM
#36 - From 1989 to 1996 we ran a series of fundraising campaigns called 'Christmas Cracker' to support various projects across the world. Here is a snapshot of our 1993-94 campaign raising money for healthcare, food relief, youth training, and much more.
#40years40days #NOLO
#40years40days #NOLO
#25 - Here is a photo from one of our early Oasis work conferences! Yes, that is a sumo wrestling suit....who said building stronger communities couldn't be fun?! @stevechalke.bsky.social
#NOLO #40years40days
#NOLO #40years40days
April 2, 2025 at 7:01 AM
#25 - Here is a photo from one of our early Oasis work conferences! Yes, that is a sumo wrestling suit....who said building stronger communities couldn't be fun?! @stevechalke.bsky.social
#NOLO #40years40days
#NOLO #40years40days
#17 - In the late 1990s our Street Teams held a 'Sleep Out' to raise money supporting those facing homelessness. To learn about the work we do today to combat homelessness, check out @oasiscomhousing.
#NOLO #40years40days
#NOLO #40years40days
March 24, 2025 at 7:30 AM
#17 - In the late 1990s our Street Teams held a 'Sleep Out' to raise money supporting those facing homelessness. To learn about the work we do today to combat homelessness, check out @oasiscomhousing.
#NOLO #40years40days
#NOLO #40years40days
#12 - In 2008 we started @STOPTHETRAFFIK — an anti human-trafficking charity. STT originally started as a campaign raising 1.5 million signatures in support of a global declaration against trafficking, making our founder @SteveChalke a UN special advisor.
#NOLO #40years40days
#NOLO #40years40days
March 18, 2025 at 7:01 AM
#12 - In 2008 we started @STOPTHETRAFFIK — an anti human-trafficking charity. STT originally started as a campaign raising 1.5 million signatures in support of a global declaration against trafficking, making our founder @SteveChalke a UN special advisor.
#NOLO #40years40days
#NOLO #40years40days
#20 - In the late 1990s we set up our Mobile Care Bus in connection with our Elizabeth Baxter Health Centre. The bus would travel to different places in Central London where people facing homelessness were based and provide medical care and support.
#40years40days #NOLO
#40years40days #NOLO
March 27, 2025 at 7:31 AM
#20 - In the late 1990s we set up our Mobile Care Bus in connection with our Elizabeth Baxter Health Centre. The bus would travel to different places in Central London where people facing homelessness were based and provide medical care and support.
#40years40days #NOLO
#40years40days #NOLO