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Small Steps Project Lead
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Small Steps
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Opening Hours
Open Mon, Wed, Thurs, 10am-2pm (school term-time only).
Templars Square Shopping Centre
5A The Square, OX4 3UZ
Small Steps is open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 10am and 2pm.
We are open term-time only, and closed in the school holidays. Come and visit us, we’d love to see you.
Referrals
Small Steps referral service (term-time only)
High quality clothes and equipment for families who need it most, for free, including baby baskets (moses baskets full of brand new items suitable for newborn-6 month old babies)
We want to be here for everyone in a time of need: from those new to the country who don’t yet know anyone, to those finding themselves in difficult circumstances. For those having a baby for the first time and feeling overwhelmed, to those who are unsure how they will cover the cost of all their children’s essentials. We want to be a service that shares love and hope through providing time, dignity and high quality items as well as offering a place to talk, connect, signpost and pray, as desired.
Parents and carers can refer themselves or be referred by a professional for the opportunity to choose equipment (such as pushchairs) and children’s clothing that would otherwise be difficult for them to access. Once a referral has been made an appointment will be booked for a family. A personal shopping experience is offered during these appointments by one of our fantastic volunteers. There is an opportunity to chat and signposting to other supportive services and a prayer of blessing is offered if suitable for the family.
Please note this is a term time only service and referrals are by appointment.
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Retail
Small Steps shop (term-time only)
A treasure trove of pre-loved clothes and equipment for 0-10yr olds
We support parents and carers raising children through the provision of high quality donations through our low cost, well organised, beautifully presented shop. Our friendly team is on hand to receive donations and support shoppers. A space to play, feed and change is also available upon request. We want to continue making links in the community and sharing the many donations we receive with other local services such as Templars Square Uniform Shop, Hand-me-on Facebook group and Oxford Hub, and also internationally as needs and opportunities arise.
Please note our shop is open on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday between 10am and 2pm, term-time only, and closed in the school holidays.
What We're About
Our aims
We believe in loving our neighbour as ourselves, as this is what Jesus invites us to do and we join with others who want to do the same, regardless of faith or background.
Combat isolation by building a community of hope.
More than a shop or service, we provide a warm welcome, time to talk, connect, belong and build community. We meet people where they are and journey together through the joys and challenges of raising a family.
Reduce inequality by ensuring a fair share and opportunities for all.
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We meet practical needs by providing high quality, low cost or free items for growing families. Small Steps offers all a quality shopping experience; one of dignity and ease in a well organised and beautifully displayed shop.
Cultivate compassion by providing ways for all to receive and give back.
Many of us know what it is to be in need! Whether time, skills or finances we all have something to share. We want to help the generous in our city meet the needs of those currently under-resourced. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to ‘give back’ as this helps develop self worth, skills and stronger communities. We do this through our Community Wednesdays, and other opportunities at ‘Small Steps – Hope Oxford’, situated in the heart of East Oxford’s Templars Square Shopping Centre.
If you would like to ask a question related to making a referral, donating items or anything please email us on: smallsteps@hopeoxford.org
Our Volunteers
Join us during the week, on one of our ‘Volunteer days’
We cannot run our services without our amazing volunteers, and if you’d like to, it could be you! We want Small Steps to be a place where everyone can belong, contribute and develop new skills. We believe everyone, whatever their age and background should have an opportunity to volunteer and make a difference, including those with little ones in tow, which happens on Wednesdays. On ‘Volunteer Wednesdays’ we want to include our parents/carers with young children, so that together, we can help organise donations and build friendships. This is why we have a small play area so children are able to have fun alongside the adults.
Also the kids are welcome to join us on the first Friday of the month, where we have ‘Bags of Fun’. Here we put everything aside to focus on the smallest members of our community with songs and story time.
If you would like to support local families by giving your time we would love to hear from you.
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Early years / Baby and toddler/ Preschool
‘Bags of Fun’ – first Fridays – 10:30am
On the first Friday of the month (during the school term-time), when the shop is closed, we clear things aside to welcome preschool aged children and their parents/carers. This is open to everyone and we would love you to join us!
“Bags of Fun”, 1st Friday of the month; From 10:30-11:30, and our Volunteer team from 10am to 12noon.
(Venue – Small Steps – Hope Oxford, Unit 5, The Square, OX4 3UZ – Templars Square Shopping Centre)
Recently ‘Babies Matters’ courses have been run for carers new to parenting on weekly in the early afternoon. Pop in to find out the dates for the next course.
We welcome preschoolers from Hope Vineyard Church to join this community. Equally there is an open invite for our friends in the wider community to come and join us on Sundays.
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Generosity through giving
Donations (clothes and equipment)
Our support of local families relies on people kindly donating preloved children’s clothing and equipment. If you would like to make a donation please click on the link below which will give a list of what we can and cannot accept.
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There are items we are unable to accept, so if you’re unsure, please email us first at smallsteps@hopeoxford.org
Drop offs: Are gratefully received only during opening hours by handing them to staff/volunteers at Small Steps – Hope Oxford. This can be accessed through any of the entrances to Templars Square Shopping Centre.
(Please Note: Due to our limited staffing, please do not come outside of opening hours, and please do not leave any donations behind the store, as this is not permitted)
We are very grateful for your support. Thank you!
What Donations We Can Accept
Generosity through giving or raising
Funding
Generosity through financial donations from individuals as well as local organisations, churches and businesses is what has enabled Small Steps to run in the way that it does. This is how we provide free items to referrals, keeping prices low, and also enabling us to host community groups and activities.
Individual giving is incredibly valuable. If you would like to make either a one off or regular financial donation to the work of Small Steps you can use the link below to donate funds online.
We also hope to develop mutually beneficial relationships with many more local businesses and organisations over the next few years, and celebrate those who are partners in making this good thing happen. It may be that you’re involved in corporate social responsibility within your organisation and would like to discuss how you might support our work in other ways. Do get in touch if you have any questions or if you’d like begin supporting Small Steps financially by emailing smallsteps@hopeoxford.org
We are very grateful for your support. Thank you!
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