Oasis Trust (known as "Oasis") is a UK-based Christian registered charity. It was founded by the Reverend Steve Chalke in August 1985. Chalke had been assistant minister at Tonbridge Baptist Church, Kent, for four years. His aim was to open a hostel for homeless young people.
Since its foundation the Oasis Trust has developed into a family of charities now working on five continents and 11 countries around the world, to deliver housing, education, training, youthwork and healthcare. Oasis is now a significant voluntary sector provider, delivering services for local authorities and national governments, as well as self funded initiatives aimed at providing opportunity to people across the globe.
Oasis now has over 400 staff, students and volunteers involved in projects related to education, health and housing in the UK and worldwide.
Oasis recently acquired 75 Westminster Bridge Road, a further 32,500 sq ft (3,020 m2) of office space.
Read more about Oasis Trust: Church.co.uk, Oasis Community Learning
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