Oxfordshire Homeless Movement

OWNS will re-open in January 2026. They are always looking to sign up volunteers for the next Oxford Winter Night Shelter season. To apply to become a volunteer for 2026, please complete the online sign up.  

The OWNS night shelter runs every night from January to the end of March on an annual basis and offers a bed for the night to those who are rough sleeping.

To access a bed, adults need to be currently rough sleeping and can be referred by St Mungo's Outreach, the Gatehouse, The Porch and Crisis.

The shelter changes venue each night on a weekly cycle. All 7 venues are easily accessible from the city centre. Guests will need to arrive at the shelter venue between 9.30-10.30pm where they will be met by a team of friendly volunteers who will offer a hot drink, and a snack and allocate a bed and bedding. The aim is to provide a relaxed and safe environment and enable a good night's sleep.