Oxfordshire Play Association (OPA) was established as a charity in 1974. For over 40 years, OPA has been one of the lead organisations in Oxfordshire to promote high-quality play opportunities across the county for all children and young people aged 0 to 16 years. OPA’s mission is to champion and to support the rights of all children and young people to have access to high-quality inclusive play opportunities.
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Oxfordshire Army Cadet Force aim at inspiring young people in the core values of the Army Cadet Force. During a cadet’s career they will be given the opportunity to complete and compete in numerous activities such as First Aid, DofE (Duke of Edinburgh’s Award) and the BTEC Certificate in Public Services and Music (Equivalent to 4 GCSE grades A*- C). Field craft and navigation are just two of the many military-based activities available.
Oxford Young Enterprise believe that the potential of the UK’s young people is unlimited, and an academic education on its own is not enough. As a national charity they motivate young people to succeed in the changing world of work by equipping them with the work skills, knowledge and confidence they need. Through their hands-on employability, enterprise and financial education programmes, resources and teacher training, they aim to reduce youth unemployment, help young people realise their potential beyond education and empower a generation to learn, to work and to live.
There are seven Oxford University Museums and Collections (OUMC), and each is an individual department of the University. Although they are largely separate organisations which differ in size, content, character, and infrastructure, they benefit from working together in many areas, as well as in partnership with external organisations. OUMC has a strong outreach and education programme which is suitable for all ages and abilities.
Oxford University Museums and Collections aim is to work effectively with local schools to improve educational outcomes. The Oxford Education Deanery facilitates the continuing professional development of teachers at all career stages in local schools by engaging them in research and providing various training courses.
The Oxford University Amateur Boxing Club (OUABC) is the boxing club for the University of Oxford. Founded in 1881, OUABC is the second oldest active amateur boxing club in the United Kingdom.
Weekly swimming club for disabled people. Oxford Swans Swimming Club for Disabled People are a friendly and supportive club. They offer one-to-one work and group activity in the water.
Oxford Playhouse is one of the country’s leading regional theatres and the only not-for-profit mid-scale venue in Oxfordshire. The theatre is at the heart of cultural life in the city and region, with a wonderfully rich heritage of live performance, drama, dance, music and comedy. It also produces mid-scale and studio productions, including a hugely popular pantomime which plays to audiences of over 40,000 each year.
Oxford Contemporary Music believe in the ability of the arts to empower people and communities through self-expression, to allow people to question, imagine, challenge and dream.
This is done by:
• Supporting artists in their professional and creative development.
• Forging inspiring partnerships that cross conventional boundaries within music, the arts and beyond the arts.
• Presenting excellent work from the UK and abroad that is highly engaging, relevant and accessible to diverse audiences.
• Developing and using innovative approaches to presentation and interaction.
• Developing and delivering participation projects with schools and community groups that nurture skills and offer personal fulfilment.
Oxford Against Cutting (OAC) is a rights-based charity working to end harmful cultural practices suffered by girls and women living in the Thames Valley.
These include:
• Female genital mutilation (FGM)
• Honour-based abuse (HBA) and early and forced marriage (EFM)
• Female cosmetic genital surgery.
Their mission is to end cultural practices that harm girls and women by:
• Providing education
• Supporting survivors
• Raising awareness of support services
• Empowering young people to champion initiatives against harmful practices
People from affected communities and young people are at the forefront of our activities.
Oxfordshire Visual Arts Development Agency (OVADA) aims to present artists based in Oxfordshire within the context of contemporary practice, alongside national and international artists, helping to form productive collaborations. OVADA support emerging visual arts professionals by providing a training ground for Work Experience in areas such a Curation and Project Management, and successful Volunteer Programmer. Also OVADA offers a vibrant community for associates, a website with useful resources, and a mailing campaign that provides members with up-to-date and relevant opportunities.