The Steppin' Stone Services News and Events

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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Sponsored Walk

A big thank you to everyone who took part in our annual sponsored walk on 18th April. We made £3691.00 in total. £2949.00 in sponsorship money, with an additional £742.00 donated by Barclays to match Ian's total.

Chelsea Flower Show

3 members of our allotment project had a fantastic opportunity to spend 4 days working on the 'Key Garden', the Eden Project's contribution to the Chelsea Flower Show. The garden was a great success and won the silver medal.

Angela and Steve working hard at Chelsea Flower Show.

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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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