The vision of African Families in the UK (AFiUK) is to equip African and other ethnic minority families in the UK to take their rightful place as fruitful members of our society, and to make the most of the available opportunities in their adopted country without adversely affecting the strong family and community networks that ...

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. ...

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. ...

Operated by Fusion Lifestyle, we’ve got some fantastic facilities on offer including excellent gym & fitness equipment, an extensive programme of group exercise classes such as yoga and pilates, indoor courts, football pitches and netball courts. ...

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 ...

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. ...

Carers Direct was set up creating a web-based introduction service, whereby people seeking care could confidently identify and approach skilled and compassionate care assistants, while bringing benefits to both. Their site introduces carers for Live-In Care, Hourly Care and Over Night Care. ...

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 ...

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. ...

A not-for-profit Community Interest Company providing Youth Services, Youth Clubs, Workshops, mentoring and group work for young people. We also have a day time alternative provision for secondary school age, who need support with SEMH.   ...

Children Heard and Seen (CHAS) support children, young people and their families who are impacted by parental imprisonment. There is currently no statutory mechanism to support or even identify children when their parent goes to prison, meaning we do not know who or where they are. Since inception in 2014, CHAS have worked alongside over ...

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. ...

TRAIN exists to improve the life opportunities of young people aged 10 to 18 in Didcot and Wallingford, especially those who are in need, disadvantaged or vulnerable, by empowering them to make informed decisions, attain stability, and become integrated members of society. We empower young people to develop a strong sense of self-worth, make good ...

The Diocese of Oxford is the administrative area of the Church of England that, broadly speaking, covers the three counties of Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. The diocese sits between the Cotswolds in the west and London to the east. It extends from tiny rural communities to the vastly different cities of Oxford and Milton Keynes. ...

Donnington Doorstep is an independent, community-based family centre delivering a range of universal and specialist services. Set up in 1984 by local parents who knew that caring for children can be hard, Donnington Doorstep are a home from home drop-in for children, young people and their families as well as a hub for local community ...

The Family Arena has the following aims: • Connect – Meet and network with a community hub of children, young people and adults around events, activities and projects of mutual interest. • Learn – At your pace, in your own space or with others. There is always something new to stimulate and engage your interest. ...