(formerly the Barton Project)
Oxford Community Work Agency (OCWA) operates through two complementary services: Oxfordshire Welfare Rights (OWR) and the Barton Advice Centre (BAC).
Based in the heart of Barton—an area within the top 20% most deprived nationally—OCWA is committed to supporting local residents through expert advice and advocacy.
We specialise in social security law, offering comprehensive support including advice, casework, and tribunal representation in welfare benefits.
Generated annually for Oxfordshire residents over the past decade
Established in 1984, Oxfordshire Welfare Rights provides a second-tier, countywide welfare rights service.
OWR, alongside BAC, is primarily funded by Oxford City Council, whose continued support sustains these essential services.
Founded in 1987, the Barton Advice Centre was created to meet the growing need for accessible, community-based advice services.
| Support includes | Services include |
|---|---|
| Debt and financial issues, including Debt Relief Orders and bankruptcy | Access to a specialist debt team |
| Welfare benefits | Telephone advice line available to all Oxford City residents |
| Housing matters, Employment, Family issues, Community care | General advice. We will refer to other oganisations when specialist input is needed |
