by Oasis Community Housing | 21 May 2026 | Crisis services
Today, Sarah Gorman, CEO of Oasis Community Housing, announced: We are deeply saddened that our Basis drop-in, the only one of its kind in Sunderland, is facing closure. For more than eight years, it has been a lifeline for people experiencing homelessness –...
by Oasis Community Housing | 14 May 2026 | Crisis services
Growing evidence suggests neurodivergent people may face an increased risk of housing insecurity and homelessness. One study found that 12% of people facing homelessness showed “strong evidence” of autistic traits – a significant proportion compared to the 1.1%...
by Oasis Community Housing | 4 Mar 2026 | Crisis services
New official figures reveal that rough sleeping hits record high of 4,793 people, marking the highest level since the national snapshot count began in 2010. Responding to the news, Sarah Gorman, Oasis Community Housing Chief Executive, said: “These latest rough...
by Oasis Community Housing | 28 Jan 2026 | Home, Partnerships
An Economic Inactivity Trailblazer research project, which will help identify and overcome systemic barriers to employment for people living in supported accommodation, has been commissioned by the North East Combined Authority (NECA). ‘Opening Doors’ is an exciting...
by Oasis Community Housing | 16 Dec 2025 | Basis, Crisis services
TV presenter and journalist Steph McGovern joined expert bakers, builders and architects to judge the North-East’s biggest gingerbread building competition at The Biscuit Factory in aid of local homelessness charity Oasis Community Housing. 13 local businesses and...
