akt supports lgbtq+ young people aged 16-25 in the UK who are facing or experiencing homelessness or living in a hostile environment. They support young people into safe homes and employment, education or training, in a welcoming and open environment that celebrates lgbtq+ identities. akt helps young people: Stay safe in a crisis Find emergency ...

Ark-T Centre is an Oxford community arts centre where people, art and ideas come together. Ark-T offers short-term interventions for young people, using the power of creativity and community to support their wellbeing. It also runs creative in-person wellbeing workshops. Its personal and social aims are: – to improve well-being and quality of life – ...

Aspire Oxford exist to help vulnerable people who are facing challenges such as homelessness, poverty, addiction, offending histories or mental health difficulties to move into the world of work. Aspire Oxford can offer work experience within their own enterprise businesses and the person-centred support they need to make their own lasting change. ...

TRAX runs courses to engage young people aged 13 – 18 years old in Oxfordshire. TRAX aims to divert young people away from anti-social behaviour, crime and negative activities and encourage the personal, social and educational development of all young people who come to this project so they become positive and active members of their ...

Going to university is an exciting time, but the change it brings can be overwhelming. Moving away from home, making new friends and being responsible for your own learning. It is a new sense of independence for many. The Ideal Flatmate website gives you an insight into looking after your mental health whilst being a ...

Supports disadvantaged ethnic minority families in Banbury who are mainly of Pakistani descent, and more recently Polish families who have moved to the area. Serves single parent families, families on low incomes, and from the most deprived wards of the town. The project runs Saturday Clubs, keep fit classes, a ladies drop in group and ...

The ‘Play Bus’ provides play activities and after school sessions within the Cherwell District where there is little or no provision. The Play Bus has been adapted for use by under 5’s and their families as well as the 5 to 11 year old groups and staff work very closely to plan play experiences for ...

BYHP provides a range of specialist services offering support, advice and guidance to young people and their families. They offer services in three core areas, supporting between 200 and 300 young people annually: Health and Wellbeing Training and Employability Housing and Homelessness Advice with a foodbank. ...

Barracks Lane Community Garden is a beautiful green space and eco building at the heart of a vibrant community in Oxford. It is for everyone to use and enjoy by visiting, booking for a private function or by coming along to one of the many events and activities that are held throughout the year. ...

Barton Community Association is committed to improving the quality of life for all Barton residents, through the promotion of well-being, the continued support for employment, and by providing a central meeting hub for community and support activities. They organise community events and activities, run community action groups, and provide facilities for the local community and ...

The Oxford Methodist Circuit consists of 11 Methodist churches and two ecumenical congregations located in and around Oxford. On their website you can find information about the churches themselves, their members of staff, details of their worship services, along with news of their activities, their noticeboard and diary of forthcoming events, and various articles that ...

Didcot Baptist Church is a church with an outward focus. They support children, young people and their families. During the week they host baby and toddler groups and the Girls Brigade. Every Sunday morning they have Sunday School during the services for ages 3-16. Didcot Baptist Church exist to show and share the love of ...

Christ Church Abingdon is a lively, diverse Anglican church meeting on Sundays and throughout the week. They meet across two sites in North Abingdon: Northcourt Road and Long Furlong. Together they seek to flourish as a community practising the way of Jesus, growing as disciples and seeing their community and neighbourhoods transformed. ...

BE FREE YC is the only specialist charity supporting young carers in Oxfordshire (operating across Oxford, South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse). It offers support and advice to improve the lives and wellbeing of young carers. It enables young carers to meet, socialise and have fun, increasing their self-confidence and improving their mental wellbeing. ...

Blackbird Leys Adventure Playground (BLAP) provides an after-school club and holiday scheme for children aged 8–13. BLAP is wheelchair accessible and on one level with accessible toilet facilities. The adventure playground is accessible but some pieces of equipment may be more of a problem without adult assistance. ...

Blackbird Leys Amateur Boxing Club was founded in 1960 by Len Lee and it is the longest running boxing club in Oxford open to everyone. All of the coaches are fully qualified by the Amateur Boxing Association of England and all hold first aid certificates. The club promotes discipline and fitness to everyone who attends. ...

Founded in 2012, Body Politic is a not-for-profit Hip Hop Dance Theatre company that is committed to addressing the growing prevalence of mental health issues in young people. Body Politic provides a nurturing, enriching and supportive environment and works with young people from all backgrounds and ages to improve self-confidence and self-esteem through dance. ...

Chalgrove Youth Club meets in the Youth Wing adjacent to the Village Hall. Each session is run by a Youth Leader and volunteers. Young people are required to fill in a membership form and agree to the rules of the Youth Club. Friends from outside the village can be signed in for sessions. Each session ...

The Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) is the front door to Children’s Social Care for all child protection and immediate safeguarding concerns. It is a link between universal services such as schools and GP’s and statutory services such as police and social care. ...

Orchard Baptist Church have several youth groups meeting regularly. They make it their priority to welcome, encourage and nurture their youth. They often meet up for a range of trips and activities. Currently there are three regular groups meeting: Sunday Youth, Boys’ Group and Girls’ Group. ...

Charlbury Community Centre is a place to connect, read, learn and play. The Centre is run on a not-for-profit basis by professional staff and volunteers and is the result of many years of fundraising and hard work. It is owned and managed by the Thomas Gifford Trust, a Charitable Incorporated Organisation registration no: 1155669. ...

Cherwell District Council is part of the three-tier local authority structure and is based at Bodicote House near Banbury, Oxfordshire. Cherwell District Council has responsibilities for issues such as waste and recycling collection, street cleansing, environmental enforcement, planning, car parks and leisure centres. ...

Children Heard and Seen (CHAS) support children, young people and their families who are impacted by parental imprisonment. It is estimated that 312,000 children each year have a parent in prison, although there is no database of who these children are and whether they are receiving support. In their 8 years of operation, CHAS have ...

Clear Sky Children’s Charity provides Play and Creative Arts therapeutic interventions to schools across Oxfordshire through 1:1 and group interventions. They also provide practitioner training, parent groups and professional CPD for schools and educational settings. Clear Sky offer their virtual learning platform to all family practitioners ‘The Institute for Play and Attachment’ providing online CPD, ...

Cottsway is the largest housing association and provider of social housing within West Oxfordshire. They are a not-for-profit housing association and their income comes entirely from rents. Cottsway became a charitable industrial and provident society in 2009. They are committed to doing more to help people in housing need. ...