by Oasis Community Housing | 29 Jun 2026 | Crisis services, Statements
The 202-year-old Vagrancy Act, which meant someone could be criminalised for rough sleeping, has been officially repealed across England and Wales today (29 June). Homelessness charities and campaigners have spent years calling for the law to be abolished, arguing...
by Oasis Community Housing | 4 Jul 2024 | Statements, Trustees
Oasis Community Housing’s CEO, David Smith, has been elected Member of Parliament (MP) for North Northumberland. As a result, David will step down from his role with immediate effect and Chief Operating Officer, Sarah Lister, will become Acting CEO for homeless...
by Ben Johnston | 1 May 2024 | Statements
In response to the Government’s latest homelessness statistics for England (released 30 April 2024), David Smith, CEO of homelessness charity Oasis Community Housing, said: “These shocking figures show, once again, a rising number of people facing the daily crisis of...
