Getting Heard (formerly Oxfordshire Advocacy)

Getting Heard (formerly Oxfordshire Advocacy)

Charity information

Getting Heard (formerly Oxfordshire Advocacy)

Getting Heard (formerly known as Oxfordshire Advocacy) is an Oxfordshire based charity. Registered in 1990 Getting Heard (GH) provides a free, confidential, non-judgemental and independent advocacy service available to all adults living in the county including older people, those with dementia, mental health issues or physical needs, helping them to secure their rights and represent their interests.

Founded 1990

  • Mission statement

    Getting Heard exists to support disadvantaged adults, ensuring their needs are expressed and their voices heard, empowering them to have their rights, views and wishes taken into account in important decisions that affect their lives.

  • Aims

    Getting Heard (formerly Oxfordshire Advocacy) aims to:

    • GH provides a free, confidential and independent advocacy service. GH supports people to say what they want, to secure their rights and services and to represent their views.
  • Overview

    Established: January 1990

    Registered Charity Number: 1131403

    Board members: 5

    Part time staff: 10

    Volunteers: 44

    Phone number: 0300 343 5718

    Address: Barton Neighbourhood CentreUnderhill CircusHeadington OX3 9LS

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