In-Spire Sounds was set up in 2018 by musician and producer ‘King Boyden’ in order to provide a professional recording, mixing & mastering service that is affordable and supportive of community and charitable activities. Their ‘Inspiring Change Through Music’ project is one of the main aspects of community/youth work that they do. They work with young people between the ages of 12 and 25 in Oxfordshire who face a range of adversities such as mental health difficulties, economic deprivation, homelessness and exploitation. They support them through 121 sessions, mentoring, supportive groups sessions and specialised projects, promoting inclusion and access to music. They believe that music is a key therapeutic tool and, through the process of creating music, they can help inspire these young people, build their confidence and resilience and make positive changes in their lives.
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A holistic space for families offering play therapy sessions and parenting support at Oxsrad Sports Centre
The Oxford Education Deanery aim to work effectively with local schools to improve educational outcomes.
They facilitate the continuing professional development of teachers at all career stages in local schools by engaging them in research and providing various training courses.
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 GPs and statutory services such as police and social care.
The church has children’s and youth groups when they meet in person, and a crèche space for parents with under 5s, with a live stream of the service.
Eynsham Baptist Church are a friendly community based church, rooted in the Baptist tradition but inclusive of Christians of all denominations, and welcoming of all who seek to practise their faith. Junior Church is the service for the younger congregation, and it runs alongside the main service. The children start off in the all ages service, and around half way through will go into the Church Hall for bible based fun activities.
Bladon Junior Church meets weekly for a short, all-age service which is followed by games and activities. The Church specialises in music and drama, producing stage concerts and full length musical productions.
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.
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 Jesus in our words and actions. All are welcome.
Cherwell Theatre Company (CTC) is a creative home for young theatre-makers in Banbury and the surrounding areas. They exist to give young people a sense of self-belief, wellbeing and value by bringing them together with professional artists. They are proud to welcome all young voices, regardless of background or experience. They hold no auditions, and as a registered charity with low overheads, are able to keep subscription fees low and offer bursary places to those that need them.