18/11/2011
We are really excited to announce that Oasis and BigChurchDayOut are joining together to bring you the BigChurchDayOut 2012!
As ever, the BigChurchDayOut provides a fantastic moment to gather...
29/11/2011
Ethical Capitalism? Wednesday, 7th December, 7.30pm – 9.30pm (Doors open 7pm)
Oasis Charities Parliament is hosting a debate around the financial and moral questions raised by recent...
28/10/2011
Join Steve Chalke MBE and the team at the Oasis Waterloo Hub as they explore the life transforming work & theology which aims to meet the social, spiritual, educational, economic, physical,...
29/09/2011
Despite facing cuts to our work, this year Oasis supporters helped us to raise an enormous £30,000 a month to make life better for many thousands of vulnerable young people. That support helped many...
29/09/2011
In April this year, our fantastic supporters helped Steve to raise a phenomenal £2million in sponsorship as he ran the 2011 Virgin London Marathon. The vast majority of the money they helped raise...
29/09/2011
Just a few weeks ago I wrote to Oasis supporters about my work in A&E with young people caught up in violent incidents. A few days later, the number of young people coming through the doors of St...
29/09/2011
Oasis relies on 1000 volunteers every year to support our paid youth workers, church and Academy staff. I'm one of them: I co-run the Hub Athletic football training programme in Waterloo, where we use...
29/09/2011
No.3 our supported housing project in Peckham was the first Oasis project affected by the London riots last month. An evacuation was impossible, but our housing staff did a fantastic job providing support...
15/08/2011
Young people from Oasis Hub Enfield were interviewed about the recent riots by BBC Radio 4 for their Sunday programme. Radio 4 also interviewed senior youth worker Kat Simmonds. You can hear what they...
29/07/2011
Here's what Steve Chalke had to say on this week's Pause for Thought: Earlier this month the Beckham's named their new baby daughter Harper Seven, throwing the media into an instant frenzy about...
29/07/2011
Here's what Steve Chalke had to say on this week's Pause for Thought: If you can’t imagine it, you can’t do it’ observed Albert Einstein. The plot of every great novel was first sketched in the...
15/07/2011
Here's what Steve Chalke had to say on this week's Pause for Thought: I am going to tell you a story: Wandering through the forest, an old man stumbled on a precious stone. He picked it up and put...
12/07/2011
On Sunday 10th July a brilliant team of runners completed the British 10K for Oasis. The course took them through the famous sites of London. It was a very warm day and the team are on course to raise...
08/07/2011
Join hundreds of churches on July 10th 2011 and help change the story of UK young people in need.
Today in the UK, 2.8 million children are living in poverty.
We're asking for five minutes...
27/06/2011
Here's what Steve Chalke had to say on this week's Pause for Thought: One of my roles in life is to work as the United Nations Special Advisor on Human Trafficking. Human trafficking – the buying...
23/06/2011
Tickets are £6 Click here to book Date: Wednesday 29th June 2011 Time: 6.30pm-8.30pm Venue: The Oasis Centre, 75 Westminster Bridge Rd, SE1 7HS Join us as we explore the opportunities...
08/06/2011
Here's what Steve Chalke had to say on this week's Pause for Thought: On Saturday, Martin Rushent, one of the leading figures in the music of the 70s and 80s, died. He was just 63. Martin began...
20/05/2011
The British 10K run will take place on 10th July 2011 and we'd love you to be on our team. The route will take you through the historic sites of London while raising vital funds for Oasis. We're asking...
13/05/2011
Here's what Steve Chalke had to say on this week's Pause for Thought: It’s Friday the 13th! According to tradition – a day of bad luck. But, ‘Friday the 13th’ is also a series of blockbuster horror...
06/05/2011
Here's what Steve said this morning on Pause for Thought on the Chris Evans Breakfast Show: Yesterday, we all had the once-in-a-lifetime chance to vote on whether we should change our democratic...
26/04/2011
Just last month, I visited Robben Island, the barren outcrop off the shore of Cape Town, where Nelson Mandela and others were imprisoned during South Africa’s apartheid era. It was here that together...
17/04/2011
Steve Chalke MBE smashed the Guinness World Record today for the most money raised by an individual marathon runner. By completing the 2011 Virgin London Marathon, Steve raised 2.3 Million Pounds for...
15/04/2011
Steve made his third appearance on Chris Evans's Pause For Thought this morning, again with Richard Madeley who's covering for Chris. Here's what Steve said: In just 48 hours’ time, I’m running the...
08/04/2011
Listen again to Steve Chalke’s appearance on Pause for Thought – the long-running slot on Radio 2’s breakfast show that offers fresh insight into daily life from a faith perspective. Listen again ...
01/04/2011
Steve Chalke has made his first appearance on Pause for Thought – the long-running slot on Radio 2’s breakfast show that offers fresh insight into daily life from a faith perspective. Steve...
14/04/2011
A few pictures from Steve Chalke's trip to the Marathon Expo ahead of Sunday's world-record breaking London Marathon. ...
22/03/2011
An insight into Oasis India... "Clare Nonhebel went to India to see the real world of Slumdog Millionaire to capture the stories of those for whom slum living is an inevitable necessity. She interviewed...
18/02/2011
www.virginmoneygiving.com/stevechalke Steve Chalke has announced he will be running the 2011 Virgin London Marathon and aims to break the Guinness World Record for the most amount raised by an individual...
11/02/2011
During 2011, we are looking at the work we do and how we tell supporters like you about it. We want to make sure that we’re communicating in the best possible way, and to help us do that, we’d like you...
09/02/2011
If you're lucky enough to have a ballot place we'd love you to join our team and raise as much money as you can for Oasis. The money you raise will make a big difference to people like Adina and her...
24/11/2010
We've teamed up with Everyclick to enable you to support Oasis as you shop online. Give as you Live is a free application that allows you to shop online and help raise money for Oasis at the same...
12/10/2010
Catch up on the latest news from Oasis today ...
31/08/2010
25 years ago Steve Chalke set up Oasis Trust in order to develop a hostel, hospital and school for neglected communities in the UK. 25 years on, Oasis runs life changing education, healthcare,...
31/08/2010
6pm on Friday 10 September, Catalyst kicks off on Premier Radio.
Join Oasis Founder Steve Chalke, for an inspirational new show every Friday evening that gives you the chance to ask questions...
16/08/2010
The Church, the Kingdom of God and the Big Society
Join Steve Chalke and faithworks as we explore the new opportunities and challenges presented by the coalition Government’s policies for community...
10/08/2010
On Monday, 13th September 2010 the Charities Parliament will highlight the importance of International Peace Day with a special event featuring a Keynote from Tony Benn (former Labour MP and Cabinet...
04/08/2010
It is with regret that we have to inform you that, in spite of Oasis’ best efforts, the Order of the Sisters of Mercy have not accepted the conditions of our offer, previously accepted by the school’s...
14/07/2010
The Archbishop of Canterbury will consider the encouragement that the Government's vision of the Big Society offers to local churches and Christian organisations to extend their creative engagement...
14/07/2010
In this series Charities Parliament explores the government's 'Big Society' and how the voluntary and community sector should respond.
An evening with Steve Chalke MBE and Bishop Pete Broadbent;...
24/06/2010
One Million - to STOP THE TRAFFIK, the award winning play from Oasis Youth Theatre has been recognised by the United Nation's Global Initiative to Fight Human Trafficking (UN.GIFT).
A preview...
23/06/2010
Today's edition of the Metro features Oasis founder Steve Chalke commenting on the issue of people trafficking (23 June 2010).
The two-page spread on the hidden side of the world cup highlights...
17/06/2010
5 June 2010 Oasis Youth Theatre, based at Oasis Academy Lordshill, were crowned champions at the the All England Theatre Festival.
The threatre company, made up from Oasis academy students and...
01/06/2010
21 June 2010 the Oasis Centre Hosts the London debut of One Million to STOP THE TRAFFIK
The highly acclaimed play written and performed by Oasis Youth Theatre - part of Oasis academy Lordshill...
12/05/2010
Hub Athletic football Team is based out of Oasis' Waterloo Hub. A number of the team and coaches recently travelled to work with Oasis South Africa and a community football project outside Johannesburg....
25/03/2010
The British 10k run is only four months away and we’re looking for six fabulous people to run for Oasis and raise lots of money for the people we work with. If you’re up for the challenge, please...
15/04/2010
29TH MAY 2010 STANFORD HALL Nr. Loughborough
30TH & 31ST MAY 2010 WISTON HOUSE West Sussex
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12/04/2010
On Sunday 11th April 2010, Steve Chalke joined a discussion on BBC Radio 4's Sunday programme about how the church should approach the general election.
"The task of the church is to...
11/04/2010
Gordon Brown, David Cameron and Nick Clegg have told Oasis Founder, Steve Chalke how they will see churches and faith groups take a greater role following the general election.
Steve Chalke...
08/04/2010
It was great to meet everyone who visited us at our Spring Harvest stand this year.
We hope you thoroughly enjoyed the event and returned home safely and refreshed, feeling ready to see the world...
10/03/2010
On Wednesday 17 th March we have not one but two Charities Parliament events taking place! Both events are taking place at the Oasis centre in London, Waterloo.
At lunchtime (12:15-1:15) ...
10/02/2010
We’re after volunteers to join the Oasis team for a week at this year's Spring Harvest.
As part of the stand team, you'll live and work alongside Oasis staff to promote our volunteering, fundraising,...
19/02/2010
On Sunday 28th February bestselling author Brian McLaren will be speaking at Church.co.uk, Waterloo . This is your chance to listen to and question the man himself! Brian will also be speaking at...
11/12/2009
In February 2010 Faithworks will explore what it means to serve our communities in a 360° way.
"This is intelligent church in action - engaging with ‘whole’ communities, made up of ‘whole’...
03/03/2010
LifeWhys is a non-profit Community Interest Company committed to helping children and young people, their families and communities to thrive.
LifeWhys provides a range of resources and work with...
27/11/2009
In 1999 the Government committed to halve child poverty by 2010 and to eradicate it by 2020.
Ten years on, 4 million children are still living in poverty in the UK. The Government is spending...
15/10/2009
Taste days offer the chance to find out what Oasis is all about - with vox pops, interviews and a tour of a local project. You'll learn about all the different opportunities we offer, meet staff from...
09/10/2009
Due to the recent Royal Mail strikes in London we have seen a delay in gifts reaching us - and thank you letters arriving with donors. If you have sent us a gift recently, it might take up to a week...
02/10/2009
If you are a youth worker, Youthwork the conference is a must for you!
Read more here .
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17/09/2009
Steve Chalke takes Apprentice on tour this Autumn following the successful launch of his book and DVD, Apprentice: Walking the Way of Christ.
The eight-venue tour opens on 11 November in Newcastle,...
16/07/2009
Early in the morning on Sunday 12th July, fourteen highly fit and raring to go Oasis athletes ran in the Asics British 10k run in London. All 14 wore the classic Oasis bright orange vests, attracting...
08/07/2009
Oasis is looking for a Senior Minister to lead our church network flagship, Church.co.uk, Waterloo.
Dave Steell, who has led the church for the last 4 years and seen it grow from 20 people to...
08/07/2009
Students at Oasis Academy Coulsdon attempted to break a World Record yesterday by trying to perform the largest ever simultaneous Michael Jackson 'Thriller' dance. On the day of Jackson's funeral,...
06/07/2009
Kyrgyzstan Make this summer count! Come and spend 2 weeks with Oasis staff in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan's capital, renovating the youth centre. Kyrgystan was part of the Soviet Union and gained its independence...
19/06/2009
Finding Hope: Restoring Trust in Politics and National Life
Faithworks tackles the MPs' expenses scandal at the latest Charities Parliament event, Finding Hope: Restoring Trust in Politics...
27/05/2009
Are you looking for a unique year out opportunity? Are you keen to discover more about your faith and leadership? Do you have at least 3 years driving experience?
If the answer to these questions...
29/04/2009
Sunday 26th April saw thousands of runners, including celebrities and charity fundraisers, take to the streets of London for the 2009 London Marathon, hailed by many as one of the hardest ever due to...
20/04/2009
Oasis launches challenge events with opportunity to climb the world's tallest free-standing mountain.
Oasis UK is launching it's new challenge event programme with a trek up Mount Kilimanjaro....
04/03/2009
Today Cadbury announced today that their Dairy Milk chocolate is to receive Fairtrade certification by late summer 2009. STOP THE TRAFFIK the anti-human trafficking campaign establish by Oasis...
02/03/2009
The first urban youth work summit took place at The Oasis Centre on Saturday 28th February 2009.
The day brought together young people, church leaders and youth workers to discuss the challenges...
01/03/2009
Rt. Hon. Jim Knight, Minister for Schools and Learners, addressed the Charities Parliament, on February 23rd.
The title of Jim Knight's talk was 'An Educational Oxymoron: Can Every Child Matter...
02/03/2009
Our Taste days are back! Starting with a bacon sandwich and a cup of tea, Taste days are an opportunity to come along and see what we're up to first hand. You'll meet new people, see us in action and...
18/02/2009
We are pleased to announce that Barry & Margaret Mizen (parents of Jimmy Mizen) and Mark Prince (Father of Kiyan Prince) will be joining us on Saturday 28th February 2009 for our God, Guns and...
23/02/2009
Join with Christians across the globe in the run-up to the G20. Amidst the ruins of our global economy pray that our leaders will plot a course for a better world, visit www.micahchallenge.org.uk/g20...
22/12/2008
On 28th February, Oasis is holding a one day conference which will look at the issue of God, Guns and Gangs.
The aims of the conference are to:
- Inspire the church to engage with the...
02/10/2008
Deepen: Refreshing the soul This year's event is the beginning a three year programme looking at themes at the heart of our youthwork in the 21st century - Soul, Society and Service. Deepen, is...
28/07/2008
At Oasis we believe that 'Every Person Matters'; you, your family, your friends and neighbours - both old and young - everyone in your community. It's a belief grounded in our Christian faith. Help...
21/07/2008
On Friday 20th June, the Foyer at Croydon launched a showcase of young talent at the private view for 'My Hood: CR7', The Foyer at Croydon's photography exhibition. The event was well attended by friends...
13/06/2008
Prime Minister Gordon Brown met with Steve Chalke and Malcolm Duncan, leader of the Faithworks movement, at a Downing Street reception to celebrate the work of Christian community projects. The event...
04/06/2008
Record breaking is becoming a bit of a habit at Oasis, especially when it comes to running. And the latest record to be broken was one of our own. Over 100 boys from communities in Chennai gathered...
09/05/2008
This Summer sees the opening of our NEW Oasis Centre in central London. Situated on Westminster Bridge Road, a short walk from Parliament we're developing a centre dedicated to debate and engagement...
25/04/2008
A year ago Foyer at Croydon residents said they'd like to have photography workshops, so, we've raised the funds to make it happen! The Youth Opportunity Fund, Croydon Arts Council and the Hinchley...
24/04/2008
A massive THANK YOU to all the runners who Ran the 2008 London Marathon for Oasis on Sunday 13th April. All of whom managed to fully complete the 26.2 miles, a great effort! Competing in the London...
03/04/2008
On Thursday 3 April, students from seven Oasis Academies broke the record for the world's fastest marathon.
A two hundred-strong team made up of students from Oasis Academies in Immingham, Enfield,...
07/03/2008
Listen to London Mayoral candidate, Boris Johnson get a grilling from Southside Radio presenters, Victoria Libaste and Kade. The MP is used to tough questioning so hear how he answered the DJ’s questions...
20/03/2008
We’re off to Spring Harvest! If you are going to Skegness or Minehead this year, come along to the Oasis stand in the Skyline where you can find out about all that is going on in Oasis as well as the...
19/02/2008
Oasis has launched threesxity - our new next generation gap year volunteering experience for 18-25 year olds. Charlie, our Volunteer Development Manager explains what it's all about, “Threesixty...
21/02/2008
Following the delivery of the STOP THE TRAFFIK Global Declaration, signed and endorsed by more than 1.5 million people, to the opening session of the United Nations GIFT (Global Initiative to Fight Human...
13/02/2008
STOP THE TRAFFIK has delivered a historic petition of over 1.5 million declarations from people on all continents of the world to call for more UN action against people trafficking. Launched...
07/02/2008
Since Oasis established its hub in Enfield Lock, a decrease in crime and anti-social behaviour has been seen in the area. The Enfield Lock Safer Neighbourhood Teamwork has recorded a 10% decrease in...
05/02/2008
The Big Buzz After School Club, a Christian motivated project committed to confronting the injustice of children growing up in deprived circumstances has been awarded the Oasis Community Inclusion...