Introduction
Oxford House in Bethnal Green is a community and art centre in East London. The organisation first established in 1884 is involved in a variety of youth, immigration, arts & community work.
Mission
The purpose of Oxford House is to encourage a sense of community in a diverse society and to work in partnership with groups and individuals to develop their potential.
Objectives
- redress poverty and disadvantage
- deliver services through a strong equalities perspective
- promote tolerance and social justice
- promote diversity, cultural knowledge and awareness
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History
Oxford House was the first 'settlement' from Oxford University, established in 1884. The inspiration for the founding of Oxford House came from Keble College - Oxford University. Oxford House was built to be a home to graduates, tutors and those intending to enter the church so that they might learn at first hand the problems of the city poor. This represented a new idealism where religious belief was to be demonstrated by social action. Henry Scott Holland, Canon of St Paul's states 'The more you believe in the incarnation, the more you care about drains'.
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