Oasis
Providing a #WarmWelshWelcome to Refugees & Asylum Seekers in Cardiff 🧡
Oh, and we love food!
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- THIS Thursday! Join us the Insole Court Choir for festive music, mince pies and drinks at Oasis ❄️ www.ticketsource.co.uk/primo-music/...
- Maryam's dream is to become a nurse & help others 💙 "Oasis has changed my life. They supported me in my bad time & I now attend English class." We support sanctuary seekers to build a brighter future. 👉 £25 can pay for a week of classes to start this journey. www.oasiscardiff.org/appeal/chris...
- Our Christmas fundraiser is live and we're spreading some joy & insight into our work with an Oasis Advent Calendar starting on the 1st December. 🎄☃️ Your donation will continue to open doors for sanctuary seekers, helping them access vital services. 🎁 Donate: lnkd.in/eez5w-ub
- Reposted by OasisToday is the 4th anniversary of the worst ever tragedy in the Channel. At least 27 men, women & children drowned in the freezing water, & 4 more have never been found. Since then, neither we nor the French have done a thing to offer people in this situation with real solutions.
- Join the Oasis Team! 💙 We are recruiting a Family Officer at Oasis. 💼 Salary: £26,208 pro rata ⏰ Hours: 24 hours 🗓️ Deadline: 12th December 2025 👉Role description and application form on our website: www.oasiscardiff.org/jobs #RefugeesWelcome #charityjobs
- The government's proposed asylum policy changes paints an increasingly uncertain future for sanctuary seekers in the UK. One asylum seeker said: “With the constant changes, it feels like there is no rest, just going from one stress to another.” 👉 Our statement: www.oasiscardiff.org/news/our-vie...
- Feeling grateful for today's lunch which was generously donated by Sonia in memory of her father. We had a delicious meal of chicken baked in tomato sauce with pilaf and salad. 💙 Thankful to those in our the community who extend a warm Welsh welcome through the simple act of sharing food.
- Happy Trustee Week! Grateful to have a Board of Trustees who volunteer their knowledge & lived experience to make Wales a better place. "Oasis is such a special community of people and we love providing a warm welsh welcome to folk as they seek sanctuary in Cardiff" Chair of Trustees
- ✨Half Term Fun✨ This week our families enjoyed watching Encanto with a screening from Cardiff Animation Festival. We also got creative with cupcake and biscuit decorating and today we enjoyed some lovely storytelling with Cath.
- Wonderful donation from our friends at Grangetown Primary School. Croeso! 💙 We served 31,300 lunches in 2024. We wouldn't be able to do this without our amazing kitchen team, volunteers, funders & generous food donations. Donations welcome for rice, pasta, tinned tomatoes, coconut milk & beans.
- 📢 Could you be our next Treasurer? We are looking for a new board member with expertise in financial leadership, commercial instincts, seasoned risk management & the heart to serve as a devoted member of our team. Deadline: 7th November, 2025. 📋Full role description: www.oasiscardiff.org/jobs
- 🎶 Diwrnod Cerddorol yn Ŵyl Sŵn! 🎶 Diolch arbennig i Gareth Bonello a’i fand The Gentle Good am rhoi amser i sgwrsio gyda’n cleientiaid am eu cerddoriaeth, eu hofferynnau, a’u proses greadigol — profiad gwir ysbrydoledig!
- 🎶 A Musical Day Out at Sŵn Festival! 🎶 We had a fantastic time exploring the city & soaking up the vibrant mix of live music. Thanks to Will for offering tickets & to Gareth Bonello for chatting with our clients about their music, instruments, and creative process - it was truly inspiring!
- Our Cardiff Half 2025 runners 💙 Entered the 2026 ballot yet? OR do you fancy running in solidarity with people seeking sanctuary? You'll get a: 💙 Fundraising guide & support 💙 Oasis running t-shirt 💙 Support sanctuary seekers Fill in our form: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
- We are so proud of our 30 runners for absolutely smashing the Cardiff Half! Llongyfarchiadau! How many Oasis t-shirts can you spot? 💙 All of their efforts will provide vital services to people seeking sanctuary in Wales.
- This weekend, 30 runners will be tying their shoe laces and running for sanctuary seekers in the Cardiff Half! 🏃 Everyone is deserving of safety and their help will ensure Oasis remains a lifeline to those who need it. 💙
- 🚨 Last chance to apply! 🚨 Mind-Spring Officer! 💙 We are looking for someone passionate about supporting the mental health of people seeking sanctuary. 💙 Deadline: 24th September 2025 Find out more & apply! www.oasiscardiff.org/jobs #charityjobs #hiring #mentalhealth
- After a weekend of hate and violence, here's a reminder that sanctuary seekers are always welcome in Wales. The demonstrations over the weekend were nothing short of disgraceful. Seeking asylum is a human right and Wales is made all the richer for welcoming refugees.
- A passion for the environment inspired Voix Verte, or Green Voice, a podcast for all things environmental. “I was trying to find something really to express all of this knowledge. Like, climate refugees an how nature around us is really important.” www.oasiscardiff.org/from-burkina...
- We’re hiring a Mind-Spring Officer! 💙 Passionate about supporting the mental health of sanctuary seekers? Join our team! 💙 Deadline: 24th September 2025 Find out more & apply! www.oasiscardiff.org/jobs #charityjobs #hiring #warmwelshwelcome #mentalhealth
- Frustrated by the division in our communities and want to give refugees a warm welcome? We've had a few spaces open up to run in the Cardiff Half! Visit our website & fill in the form to sign up: www.oasiscardiff.org/oasis-at-car...
- The decision to suspend refugee family reunification will have devastating consequences for families and children. The government's continued dehumanisation of asylum seekers will impact those who most need our support.
- Our work with Action Asylum has been featured in the Big Issue! 💙 The article celebrates Action Asylum and is a story of solidarity and hope. Read the full article: www.bigissue.com/news/activis...
- Sanctuary seekers face significant digital barriers but a Dow initiative takes steps towards addressing these challenges. 💻 “It helps me, as I can get the educational books on the tablet, so it helps me with my studies."
- Our talented Oasis band, The Gambas, performed at the @llangollen1947.bsky.social this year with the One World Choir singing powerful songs to describe the special bond of being sanctuary seekers here in Wales and being 'free to fly' and to 'dream of love' 🕊️
- We had lots of families join us for a screening of the wonderful film, The Wild Robot. Have you seen it? 🤖 Big thank you to Cardiff Animation Festival!
- Only FIVE spaces left to run for us in the @CardiffHalf! 🌟Make a real difference to people rebuilding their lives 💪Receive fundraising support & resources 🏃♂️Get an Oasis running top! Help us spread the word! 🙏 Sign up: www.oasiscardiff.org/oasis-at-car...
- "Thanks for organising this trip to enjoy & spend time with our kids after a long academic year. The place is wonderful & so relaxing." Our families had a wonderful day at Dyffryn Gardens exploring the grounds and enjoying the sun - 79 of us in total! 💙
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- Our Cardiff Half #TeamOasis runners come from different backgrounds but are all motivated by the desire to welcome sanctuary seekers into our communities 💙 We only have TEN spaces left! 🌟Make a real difference to people rebuilding their lives 👉 Sign up today! www.oasiscardiff.org/oasis-at-car...
- Heard there's some band called #Oasis performing tonight on our turf. Sorry, we can’t sing — but we’re great at changing lives. If you'd like to stand by our #oasiscardiff and help sanctuary seekers feel welcome, spread the word, volunteer or donate! #oasislive25 www.oasiscardiff.org
- Did you know that when you buy anything online you could be raising FREE donations for Oasis with @easyuk (at no extra cost to you)? Choose us as your cause & every time you shop at over 8,000 retailers, you'll support us! www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/oasis...
- Our 2024 Impact Report is OUT! 💙 We're reflecting on all the amazing things we achieved last year with your help. Read the full report on our website: www.oasiscardiff.org/impact-report
- LAST chance to apply and join Oasis! 💙Hours: 0.4 FTE (16 hours per week) 💙Salary: £26,208 pro rata 💙Contract length: Fixed term - 1 September 2025- 31 March 2026 (7 months) 💙Deadline: 30th June www.oasiscardiff.org/jobs
- 107 miles, 18,000+ ft of elevation and 40 hours later, @susietsegay.bsky.social and @tomosrhysowen.bsky.social smashed the Epona 100 ultra, raising almost 6K for Oasis! Congratulations 🎉🎉 🏃♀️ Feeling inspired? We still have places to run in the Cardiff Half! oasiscardiff.org/oasis-at-car...
- 🌈 Our first time at Pride Cymru last weekend! A great atmosphere & we loved taking part 🌈 Sending love to those who can’t come out due to safety concerns, may not have a support system or are still figuring things out. You are always welcome at Oasis.
- Good luck (especially in this heat 🔥) to @susietsegay.bsky.social & @tomosrhysowen.bsky.social who are running 100 miles this weekend to raise money for Oasis! They're so close to their target! Let's help them get there! 🙏 localgiving.org/fundraising/...
- What a great week of @refugeeweek.bsky.social celebrations! It was so nice to take a moment to celebrate our community with #simpleacts! 💙 And it's your last chance to donate to our Refugee Week Appeal and get our Oasis Recipe Booklet! www.oasiscardiff.org/Appeal/commu...
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- This #RefugeeWeek, #OurSuperpower is the strength of our community and the Warm Welsh Welcome we give to all. 🧡 Join us throughout the week as we celebrate! Visit our website for more info: www.oasiscardiff.org/News/refugee... #SimpleActs #CommunityAsASuperpower @refugeeweek.bsky.social
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- Another successful Ladies Who Latte outing (with one guest of honour 👶) at Ground Up with drinks and a good chat.
- We are incredibly sad to announce the closure of our much-loved food trailer catering service. 😭 A huge thank you for the outpouring of support we received when the trailer was stolen. Please read 👇 www.oasiscardiff.org/news/sad-new...
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- We're screening Carlos Underwood's brilliant film, 'No one is Illegal Every Day Tomorrow' for ONE night. ⏰ Friday 20th June, 19:40 📍Chapter Arts Centre Tickets: www.chapter.org/whats-on/no-... Proceeds will go to Oasis & support our work!
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- Afrobeats dancing for Refugee Week! 💙 Funky Feet is about the vibrant energy of Afrobeat dance to create an inclusive space where movement, rhythm, and culture come together. 📍Tuesday 17th June, 13:45-14:15 All welcome! 👉Session is FREE but please register! www.oasiscardiff.org/Event/refuge...
- Our calendar of @refugeeweek.bsky.social events is live! 💙 We are so excited to celebrate with you in so many ways! 👉 Find out more & register for our event: oasiscardiff.org/news/refugee...
- Wishing you all a blessed Eid Mubarak! Eid al-Adha falls on the twelfth and final month of the Islamic calendar and coincides with the Hajj pilgrimage. It is a deeply important time of reflection and community. 💙
