Oxfordshire Youth

17/06/2026

Great opportunity alert 🚨

Help shape the future for young people. Join UK Youth as a Trustee.

At UK Youth, our vision is for a society that backs every young person through each spark, struggle and success.

Youth work and outdoor learning change lives. As we deliver our ambitious new strategy, we're looking for four new Trustees to strengthen and diversify our Board, champion youth voice, and help shape our future.

We're looking for:

🔹 Two Young Trustees (aged 18–22) with lived experience of youth work and/or the youth or outdoor learning sector. We welcome applicants who also bring skills or experience from education, volunteering, employment or lived experience.

🔹 One Trustee with expertise in grant-making, including funding strategy, governance, equity in grant-making and accountability.

🔹 One Trustee with expertise in outdoor learning operations and safeguarding, with experience of delivering safe, high-quality outdoor or residential programmes.

This is an opportunity to use your experience to help create better opportunities for young people across the UK.

Join us and help shape what's next.

Apply today- https://www.ukyouth.org/about-us/work-with-uk-youth/four-new-trustee-roles/

02/06/2026

What's possible when businesses and young people lead together?

System change at its best.💛

02/06/2026

Any old picture, right? Wrong.
This was a night where youth voice wasnt an afterthought- it was the starting point.
Young people at the table, shaping the conversation, owning the space, and reminding everyone why these rooms matter in the first place.
Common Ground in every sense of the phrase 🙌

A big thank you again to the team for creating space for youth voice and systems change at the OBS2026 Sponsors Dinner.

01/06/2026

🔊 Power of Youth Day is coming.

On Tuesday 2nd June, we will be standing on -alongside organisations and
young people across the country who believe in the power of youth social action.

📅 Save the date and stand with us.

12/05/2026

🔊 Join the National Youth Strategy Briefing for Oxfordshire

Young people across Oxfordshire are shaping the future - and this is your opportunity to be part of the conversation. Hosted by Oxfordshire Youth, this briefing will bring together sector leaders, young people , partners and stakeholders to explore the National Youth Strategy, hear directly from youth voice champions, and discuss what this means for Oxfordshire.

📅 Tuesday 13 May 2026
⏲️9:30am -11:00am

You will hear from representatives including DCMS, Youth Council UK and local youth voice leaders, with space for questions and discussion.

The session is for:
✔️Youth Organisations
✔️Schools and Colleges
✔️Community Leaders
✔️Businesses and Partners
✔️Anyone passionate about improving outcomes for young people

➡️Register your place now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/national-youth-strategy-briefing-for-oxfordshire-tickets-1984614950742?aff=oddtdtcreator

11/05/2026

This week is Mental Health Awareness Week - and this years theme is Action.
At Oxfordshire Youth, we know that supporting young people's mental health starts with everyday actions that help them feel safe, heard, valued and connected.

Across Oxfordshire, young people are navigating pressure, uncertainty , loneliness, and increasing challenges to their wellbeing. But, trusted relationships, supportive communities, and safe spaces can make a lasting difference.

Throughout the week, we'll be highlighting the actions that support young people's mental health every day- from listening and creating safe spaces, to building opportunities , confidence, and community support.

Because every action counts.

08/05/2026

Oxfordshire Youth is delighted to welcome Kayleigh Wainwright, Head of Be Seen & Heard and Strategic Projects at The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), to present on the strategy.
This informative webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of the strategy, by someone who was integral to its formation. Following the presentation, there will be time for an interactive discussion, facilitated by Oxfordshire Youth CEO, Jodie Lloyd-Jones.

Please register to ensure that you do not miss out on this opportunity to hear from the central government on the priorities for ensuring young people across the country thrive.

Register here ➡️https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/national-youth-strategy-briefing-for-oxfordshire-tickets-1984614950742

06/05/2026

LAST FEW TICKETS remaining for Banbury! Don’t miss the Child Exploitation and Gang Associated Harms Training in Banbury on June 3rd at 10:00 AM-essential for professionals supporting young people at risk. Spaces are limited, so secure your spot now to enhance your skills and make a real difference. Link in bio for more details and to get tickets.

https://ow.ly/Ibwi50YVoLn

01/05/2026

Superb training session that always fills up fast! Book now to avoid disappointment 💥⬇️

Thames Valley Violence Prevention Partnership and Oxfordshire Youth are partnering to deliver some fantastic Exploitation and Gang Associated Harms training.

This is designed to support professionals in understanding the contextual reality of exploitation and gang associated harms, their effects on young people and what to do if you have a concern. By the end of the sessions, practitioners should feel confident to identify concerns in relation to exploitation and gang associated harms and their role in supporting young people, prevention options and intervention options.

This training will benefit professionals working with and coming into contact with young people. It is suitable for professionals new to working with young people, and those looking to increase their confidence and awareness in this area as well as anyone looking for a refresher course in this field.

Exploitation and Gang Associated Harms Training - Friday 22nd May, 10.00-13.00 in Oxford:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/child-exploitation-and-gang-associated-harms-training-oxford-tickets-1988175996927?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

Exploitation and Gang Associated Harms Training - Wednesday 3rd June, 10.00-13.00 in Banbury: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/child-exploitation-and-gang-associated-harms-training-banbury-tickets-1988175363031?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

We are excited to offer free training to professionals and places are limited so please only book a space if you know you are able to make it on the day.

30/04/2026

Get your day started with a cup of something a little bit more meaningful!

Every time you purchase Fountain of Youth by Jericho Coffee Traders, 10% of every sale goes towards supporting the work we do to help the youth across Oxfordshire.

Fountain of Youth is more than just a coffee - it’s a statement of values, a celebration of craftsmanship, and a commitment to making a difference.

With its tasting notes of strawberries and milk chocolate, we're sure you're going to love Fountain of Youth as much as we do!

https://ow.ly/761I50YrKC4