Oxfordshire Homeless Movement
Primary Purpose CIC
Provides shelter
Provides guidance
Provides new skill learning
Accepts time
Accepts things
Accepts money
Service Type
Supported accommodation
Funding Status
Independently funded
Operating Hours
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Eligibility & Referral
Applicants must be in receipt of Universal Credit, or have ability to self-fund
Service Description
Primary Purpose CIC is a community‑based supported accommodation and recovery service providing safe, structured housing and evidence‑informed behavioural change support for individuals rebuilding their lives after addiction, hardship, or instability.
The service combines stable accommodation with trauma‑informed interventions, practical recovery support, and multi‑agency partnership working to help residents achieve long‑term stability, wellbeing, and independence.
Primary Purpose operates with clear governance, safeguarding, and compliance frameworks, ensuring a safe environment for residents while delivering measurable social impact within the community.
To qualify, applicants must be in receipt of Universal Credit, or have ability to self-fund, and be willing to engage with support. Those with history of weapon-related violence, sexual offences, or some severe mental health conditions cannot be accepted.
Key functions & activities offered
Supported Accommodation
- Safe, stable housing for individuals in recovery or transition
- Structured environment with clear expectations, boundaries, and safeguarding measures
- Regular welfare checks and ongoing tenancy support
Recovery‑Focused Support
- Trauma‑informed key‑work sessions
- Goal‑setting, relapse‑prevention planning, and behaviour‑change work
- Support to access mutual aid, 12‑step fellowship, and community recovery networks
Practical Life‑Stability Support
- Assistance with benefits, budgeting, and essential daily‑living skills
Support with accessing healthcare, mental health services, and statutory agencies
- Help with ID, documentation, appointments, and practical problem‑solving
Multi‑Agency Partnership Working
- Collaboration with probation, NHS services, housing teams, social care, and community organisations
- Information‑sharing within safeguarding frameworks
- Coordinated support plans to promote long‑term stability and independence
Behavioural Change and Personal Development
- Structured interventions promoting accountability, emotional regulation, and positive decision‑making
- Access to programmes such as our NO EXCUSES DV perpetrators programme and other evidence‑informed modules
- Encouragement of meaningful activity, volunteering, training, and employment pathways
Risk Management and Safeguarding
- Clear eligibility criteria and robust risk‑screening
- Ongoing monitoring of safety, wellbeing, and tenancy conduct