The Steppin' Stone Services Events and News

The Porch charity runs the Steppin' Stone Centre providing day long support for homeless and vulnerably housed people wanting to move forward in their lives, away from street-life and addiction. We are open every day of the week except Wednesday.



We provide an enhanced approach to co-ordinated Member care. Building on individual care-pathways and establishing members individual Portfolios of Achievement. More

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The Steppin' Stone Centre provides:
  • A Café which provides wholesome and nourishing low cost lunches and suppers.
  • Laundry facilities and showers.
  • A free clothing store.
  • A Library.
  • A suite of Intenet enabled Pcs
  • An art room with materials provided.
  • Numerous projects and activities for members to take part in.
  • Open College Network qualifications in Basic IT and Basic Cookery
  • Free Acupuncture, Counselling and  Chiroprody for members


General opening hours :

12pm to 2pm and from 4.30pm to 7.30pm. Activity time 1.30pm to 3.30pm.


Location of centre:

139 Magdalen Road, Cowley, Oxford.
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Ebay Project

We have now set up an account on ebay, so that we can sell donated items and artwork created by Steppin’ Stone members. The proceeds of any items sold will go to the centre. Initially we are selling framed photography taken by members of our art project. If you would like to bid for a photograph, go to www.ebay.co.uk and search for ‘Steppin’ Stone photo’. 


Photography by www.bestbusinessimage.co.uk

Oxford Mail Article - Christmas at the Steppin' Stone Centre

The Steppin' Stone Centre was featured in an Oxford Mail article. Click here to read the article on the Oxford Mail website.

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Contact Details:

Address:   The Porch, 
All Saints Convent, St Mary's Road, Oxford, OX4 1RU
Telephone: 01865 728545


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