Old Fire Station

Who we are

The Old Fire Station is a centre for creativity in Oxford housing three organisations: the homelessness charity Crisis, the Old Fire Station (OFS) and Damascus Rose Kitchen (DRK). We share our building.

OFS encourages people from all backgrounds to understand and shape the world in which we live through stories, creativity and the arts, and by connecting with others. ART IS FOR EVERYONE. EVERYONE HAS POTENTIAL. 

Our culture and values

What we do: We..

• Produce and present good-quality artforms (theatre, music, exhibitions, social change festival) in person and online, aimed at adults.
• Take risks, asks questions and entertain. 
• Support artists
• Include people facing tough times because of disadvantage 
• Work with communities across Oxford 

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

• As an equal opportunity employer, we recognise the diversity shortcomings of our industry and are committed to driving change and supporting employees to provide an inclusive workplace
• We expect staff to have a commitment to unlearning discrimination in order to become a more inclusive organisation