Oxfordshire Homeless Movement
Connection Support - The Beacon Banbury
Doesn't provide shelter
Provides guidance
Doesn't provide new skill learning
Accepts time
Doesn't accept things
Accepts money
Contact Details
The Beacon, St. Mary's Centre, Horsefair, Banbury
OX16 0AA
OX16 0AA
Service Type
Day service
Operating Hours
Mon, Tues, Thurs 10am-12pm
Eligibility & Referral
Drop in
Service Description
The Beacon is a place where people can go to find a warm, accepting environment and friendly atmosphere. They welcome anyone who is suffering from homelessness, mental health or substance misuse issues, or anyone feeling isolated and marginalised within society.
Key functions & activities offered
The Beacon—now reopened by Connection Support—offers:
- hot drinks and simple snacks
- a listening ear
- advice
- links to other agencies which may be of help
- occasional visit from Cherwell District Council Homelessness prevention officer and Turning Point—drug and alcohol agency
Connection Support's services on this website:
- Benefits Specialist Service
- Housing Support
- Mental Health Support
- Rough Sleeper Outreach
- Step Down Housing Service
- Supported Housing
- The Beacon Banbury
You may also be interested in:
- Daily services
- How to help someone rough sleeping in Oxfordshire
- I need help for women only
- Oxfordshire Homelessness Alliance
- Oxfordshire Mental Health Partnership—OMHP