A fresh, open-air staging of Gilbert & Sullivan’s H.M.S. Pinafore will delight audiences with its sharp wit, romantic twists, and spirited music. Performed outdoors by a cast of six outstanding performers from the Illyria theatre company, the production features Sullivan’s full score and unfolds on a spectacular nautical set, all in aid of Citizens Advice Oxfordshire.

Josephine, the captain’s daughter, is in love with Ralph, a common sailor. But her social-climbing father insists that she is to marry Sir Joseph Porter, First Lord of the Admiralty – whose roving eye has already noticed her. The young lovers are caught as they elope from the ship and Ralph is locked in the ship’s dungeon. Can revelations made by Buttercup, the dockside vendor, enable everyone to marry their true hearts’ loves? 

The show will take place at Basset Manor in Stoke Row hosted by Baroness Sheehan and family, on Saturday 26 July 2025 at 7.00 pm. 

A silent auction will run throughout the event, featuring a curated selection of prizes to be won including tickets and camping for 2026 Wychwood Music Festival and Afternoon Tea at the House of Lords with Baroness Sheehan. Bidding will remain open until the end of the interval, giving attendees ample opportunity to take part in the excitement.

Chief Executive of Citizens Advice Oxfordshire - Teresa Archer:

“We are profoundly grateful to Baroness Sheehan and her family for continuing to support Citizens Advice Oxfordshire. Proceeds from this amazing production will enable Citizens Advice to continue providing invaluable assistance to local communities. This generosity ensures that we can empower individuals with the guidance and resources they need to navigate life's challenges"

The show will run for 2 hours, including a 20 minute intermission (approx.) Bring a picnic, a blanket or folding chair, as well as  suitable clothing, warm layers are recommended as it does cool down during the evening. 

Tickets can be obtained from TicketSource https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/oxfordshire/basset-manor/hms-pinafore-at-basset-manor/e-ajqpde

It’s a night not to miss.

Only assistance dogs are permitted. Venue is wheelchair accessible via a gravel path.

All proceeds will go to Citizens Advice Oxfordshire. 

We did it! Yesterday, our team joined the Oxford Legal Walk to raise funds for free, confidential, and impartial advice services.

This event helps us and other advice centres across Oxford continue providing vital support to people facing difficult times.

Thank you to everyone who has sponsored us so far. If you haven’t had the chance yet, there’s still time to donate and make a difference.

Donate here: http://bit.ly/CAO-walk

We are pleased to inform you that on 1st April 2025, three local Citizens Advice offices merged to become Citizens Advice Oxfordshire. They are;

• Oxfordshire South & Vale Citizens Advice (including Abingdon, Didcot, Henley & Thame)

• Citizens Advice West Oxfordshire

• Citizens Advice Oxford (City)

After careful consideration by the three Boards of Trustees, this change was made to ensure we remain sustainable for future generations, enhance our services, and support even more people in our communities.

The merger allows us to improve operational efficiencies, such as sharing IT resources and support and invest in frontline services to strengthen the help we provide.

You will continue to receive the same high-quality service, and your data will remain secure and confidential. If you would like more information on how we handle your personal data, please refer to Citizens Advice Privacy Policy.

The data controller for the new organisation is Citizens Advice West Oxfordshire.

We appreciate your trust and support during this period and look forward to continuing to serve you.

On July 7th 2025, our team will be taking part in the Oxford Legal Walk - a 10k walk around our beautiful city!

We offer free, confidential, and impartial advice to help people move forward. This walk raises money for us and other advice centres in Oxford, enabling us to continue supporting those who need it most.

Your support truly makes a difference! Please consider sponsoring us, and help us make a real impact. Any donation, big or small, will go a long way.

Donate here: http://bit.ly/CAO-walk

CAO had a very productive meeting with Layla Moran (MP for Oxford West and Abingdon) and members of her casework team in November. We were able to share notes on the cost of living crisis and research and campaigns issues, and how we can work together to help our mutual clients. Taking a shared approach will be useful in complex cases, especially immigration, where we can take advantage of their links with the UK Visas and Immigration department via the MP liaison scheme. Their direct line to ministers will also be useful for raising benefits issues.

In addition, Layla’s team will help us with some campaigning issues, such as our flooring campaign (which addresses the issue of flooring removal for every new social housing tenancy) and selective licensing. They will also help promote our Open Day using their social media channels.

Do you need an eVisa (electronic Visa) and are your unsure how to get one? Has your BRP (Biometric Residence Permit) or BRC (Biometric Residence Card) expired recently? The UK government has replaced physical immigration documents such as BRPs or vignettes visa stickers with eVisas. We can help you apply for an eVisa or fix problems with your eVisa if you already have one. Please contact us via email or come to one of our outreach locations for advice.