An entry for the mindguide
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.
• Grow – Dream big, start small!
Enhance your capacity and ability for social, cultural and economic engagement.
FAAAZE is an independently run social club for young people with special needs living in and around Faringdon. The Club is for anyone with a disability aged 11-25 years. Their aim is to provide a safe social environment for young people to encourage the development of their independence, social and life skills through weekly sessions and occasional age specific special events. Every week FAAAZE have games and activities, social events, entertainment and a small affordable tuck shop selling snacks and drinks.
DrumBeats brings drum and guitar tutoring into primary and secondary schools in and around Oxford. Popular sessions include “Rhythm in Music”. DrumBeats has now grown to include tutoring in acoustic/electric guitar and have a large group of tutors to cover the teaching commitments.
The Earth Trust offer a range of activities for all ages including guided walks, family activity trails, bush craft and festivals such as their extremely popular Lambing Festival in March.
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 activity. From their purpose-built centre in East Oxford their activities focus on play, food, support and community development.
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. The diocese also helps to support the running of local church of England schools. They are passionate about schools and their ability to offer an excellent and inclusive education which is welcoming to those of all faiths and none.
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 life choices, and accept and value their right to healthy relationships. Through engaging young people with our services, we watch their relationships with family, school and the wider community improve.
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.
Community Albums devise and deliver bespoke projects and programmes for those wanting to use music and media to develop people and give communities a voice. Community Albums is committed to the development of individuals and communities through the making of music and media as a transformational process.
Cogges Manor Farm is a unique historic farm with a beautiful manor house, stunning walled garden and friendly animal residents. It is a place for people of all ages to relax, learn and have fun.
