Clean Slate’s purpose is to provide a service that empowers, builds self-esteem and develops the talking and coping skills of adults and young people who have been victim to sexual, physical, mental and emotional abuse in Oxfordshire.
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Cholsey Youth Club is a place where young people can meet on weekday evenings and get involved in a number of activities. The activities change each week so that there’s something to suit everyone and they welcome the input of young people in planning these activities. They also organise a termly trip voted for by their members, ranging from ice skating to visiting hellfire caves. Please check their website to find out when they are open.
Cholsey Parish Council is the first level of local government in the Cholsey and Winterbrook area and as such has certain duties and discretionary powers which help to preserve and enhance the quality of life in the local community.
Chinnor Youth Club is open every Thursday night from 7pm to 9pm. All 11-17 year olds are welcome. The Youth Club is located in Whites Field Community Hall and provides loads of activities, a tuck shop and events each week.
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 worked alongside over 230 families and over 800 children and young people. The charity’s child-centred approach strives to support the needs of children with a parent in prison, listen to their concerns, and have their views heard and reflected in policy.
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.
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 costs 20p.
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.
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. The club is open to all races, religions and sexes without prejudice.