The Rothney Charitable Trust partnership with Crisis
The Rothney Charitable Trust is proud to partner with Crisis, the national charity working to end homelessness, to provide meaningful support for vulnerable individuals and families across Oxford and Oxfordshire.
As a locally based investment company, we believe in using our resources and relationships to make a positive impact in the communities we serve. Through our collaboration with Crisis, we are helping to fund and promote vital initiatives that offer housing support, employment opportunities, and long-term stability for people experiencing homelessness.
Crisis' Mission
Our shared goal is simple:
To ensure that everyone in Oxfordshire has a safe place to call home and the chance to build a secure future.
Together with Crisis, The Rothney Charitable Trust is committed to investing not only in financial growth but also in social change that strengthens our community for generations to come.
Local statistics
​- Oxford Crisis Skylight saw 635 people supported in the year to June 2024 — up 27% from 499 the previous year.
​- We are currently seeing 20-25 new people a week coming through our doors at the Oxford Skylight. This is double the amount we saw last year.
​- Oxford has the highest average monthly rent outside of London, at £1,875 as of July 2025. This represents an 11.5% increase in the 12 months to July 2025.
​- The median rent across all housing types in Oxford was £1,275 per month, compared to the England median of £795.
​- The waiting list for social housing can range between 12 and 18 months for an individual registered with the Council, with allocation being needs-dependent.
​- "No Fault" Evictions: There has been a 26% increase in "no fault" evictions compared to pre-pandemic levels.
Our Pledge
The Rothney Charitable Trust is proud to announce that we will be matching ALL donations* made by our guests.
Small donations make a big difference
A donation from as little as £5 could make such a difference.
Your support will help Crisis provide vital services for people experiencing homelessness.
The first day at Crisis is just the start of change that lasts a lifetime. Your support could help someone experience the first moments
that start to rebuild their lives.
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Make today the first day someone starts their journey out of homelessness.
* The Rothney Charitable Trust will match donations up to £50,000 over a 2-year period