Oasis Bath is launching new monthly Advice Cafés, bringing local support organisations together in one place to help people access practical advice and guidance.
The cafés will begin at Oasis Church Bath in the city centre from November 2026 and in Southdown from January 2027. Open to everyone, they will provide a welcoming drop-in space where residents can connect with organisations offering support with finances, employment, energy costs, housing, wellbeing, caring responsibilities and more. Details of dates and participating organisations can be found at www.oasisbath.org/advicecafes.
The first two cafés are on Thursday 12th November 1pm to 3pm and Thursday 3rd December 1pm to 3pm at Oasis Church Bath, Fountain
Buildings, The Paragon, Bath, BA1 5DU
By bringing services together under one roof, the initiative aims to make support easier to access and help people find the right advice more quickly.
Jo Dolby, Community Director for Oasis Bath, said:
“Many people face challenges that don’t fit neatly into one category. Someone struggling financially may also need support with employment, housing, energy costs or wellbeing. Too often, finding the right help can feel overwhelming, particularly when services are spread across different locations and referral processes.”
“Our Advice Cafés will bring organisations together in one welcoming space, helping people access support more easily while creating opportunities for services to work together. Through face-to-face conversations and warm referrals, people can get connected to the help they need more quickly and with less stress.”
The cafés will feature a rotating mix of organisations, including advice providers, wellbeing services, employment and skills specialists, energy advisers and family support organisations. Partners are expected to include Citizens Advice, Skills Connect, the Community Wellbeing Hub, Bath & West Community Energy, Share and Repair, Jobcentre Plus and other local organisations.
The initiative builds on Oasis Bath’s existing community work, including its food pantries and wider support programmes. Visitors can drop in without an appointment, speak directly with advisers, and access private spaces for confidential conversations. Refreshments will also be available.
