Only a Pavement Away (OAPA) is a charity set up to help the homeless, ex-service personnel, ex-offenders and the more vulnerable into employment and reintegrate back into society. 

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OAPA seeks to provide a gateway for these individuals to get into employment, receive support, training and guidance to rebuild their lives, confidence and self worth. 

 

​OAPA takes a preventative approach in looking to assist some of the more vulnerable and disadvantaged groups within our communities, working closely with End Youth Homelessness and the Youth Sport Trust. 

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The combination of passion and a desire to help, together with a wealth of knowledge and experience from those involved with hospitality industry and the charity world, brought to life a project that can help thousands of people into work and aid Government in achieving its target to halve homelessness by 2022.

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The gateway now created for the homeless, ex-service personnel and ex-offenders aims to enable a smooth transition into employment, removing the potential to slip into a downward spiral of loss of dignity and self-worth. The monies raised by OAPA help fund a comprehensive support package for those returning to work. We believe everyone deserves a chance to build a career and our people-focused industry can offer many of those who are struggling the lifeline they are looking for.