Oxfordshire Youth

Today is ***dePreventionDay and recently CALM launched their campaign.

Over the last ten years in the UK, 6929 young people have ended their lives. Like many youth organisations, we want to see an end to youth su***de. This is going to take collaboration, compassion and support. We believe in a world where every young person has the skills, support, and connections they need to thrive.

All young lives are worth living and are worthy of being protected. If you are a young person and you need support, here are some useful helplines:

PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Su***de Hopeline - Text 88247
Campaign Against Living Miserably - 0800 58 58 58
Samaritans - 116 123
Shout - Text 85258

Youth work practitioners & youth representatives, we want you to join the Youth Voice and Participation network! This partnership aims to build a more inclusive & responsive environment where young people can actively contribute & influence decisions that affect their lives.

Contact Becky today to find out more: [email protected]

Here are some top fundraising tips for Just Giving from the team, we hope you like them!

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Join us in our mission to ensure that whatever a young person’s starting point in life may be, nothing holds them back.

You can donate to team by clicking the link in our bio.

Join colleagues from across Oxfordshire's youth sector whilst boosting your potential to have a positive impact on young people’s lives, at Oxfordshire Youth’s Youth Work Conference on 21st November 2024. Join us to explore the latest developments in youth work, share best practice and make fruitful connections at an essential one-day event, full-to-bursting with insightful discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities.

Happy Bank Holiday! We hope that you are having a wonderful time. Just a reminder that you can still see the totems at Blenheim Palace and the Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum until 4th September.

Are you seeking expert guidance on writing compelling bids for trusts and foundations? Join OY for a dedicated Bid Writing Clinic! This isn't something you will want to miss: https://ow.ly/EBgs50T2fk9

We recently asked our Runners why they are running the , this is what they told us. It will be so exciting to see everyone on 13th October for race day.

At Oxfordshire Youth, our Youth Support Workers seek out opportunities to inspire young people to step outside their comfort zone, helping them to develop new behaviours and skills that enable them to move into independent living. If this sounds like the job for you, apply today! https://oxfordshireyouth.org/job/youth-support-worker/

There is still time for you to book your team for Raise 24. Unleash your kind & competitive spirit and get in contact with Emmy O'Shaughnessy or Ali Khan if this is a challenge you'd like to take on. A unique fundraising event that unites Oxfordshire businesses & charities powered by B4

With a commitment of six Trustee meetings and six Finance, Audit, and Risk Sub-committee meetings annually, our new treasurer will work closely with the Head of Finance, CEO, and fellow Trustees. Ideal candidates will possess strong financial analysis skills, knowledge of fundraising and finance in the voluntary sector, and a strategic vision for the charity’s mission. https://ow.ly/qauZ50STH6j

Don't miss out on your chance to see the Blenheim Arts Totems! Start at the Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum and work your way through the grounds of Blenheim and up to the Flagstaff Gate to discover all of the Totems. You have until 4th September!

Today is International Youth Day and we are proud to support a wonderful grassroots campaign, .

The award-winning youth and survivor-led campaign, made up of five young people, is calling on the government to extend RSHE (Relationships, s*x, and health education) to Key Stage 5 (KS5) with a specific focus on Domestic Abuse and Coercive Control.

Make it Mandatory was founded in 2022 by survivor of domestic abuse and Cambridge University student, Faustine Petron. Given that RSE is not mandatory beyond Year 11, a crucial opportunity is missed to equip our young people with the knowledge and skills they need to form healthy relationships and recognise abusive behaviours. This is the reason for their campaign.

Over the last two years, Make it Mandatory has spoken at our Youth in Mind Conference 2023 and most recently delivered a workshop at the 2024 conference exploring the digital dilemma, and how to navigate domestic abuse through the digital world.

We are also proud to support the open letter they will send to the Department of Education on 22nd August – GCSE results day. This open letter urges the government to urgently extend RSE to KS5 to ensure that all young people have the best start into adulthood. This letter also has garnered support from their longstanding supporter, . Furthermore, this would build on the early foundations provided through mandatory RSHE across primary and secondary phases. Make it Mandatory believe this would add to the contribution that RSE makes as an effective preventative strategy in the fight against the epidemic that is VAWG and toxic masculinity.

If you haven’t already, discover more about Make It Mandatory by signing their petition which has over 95K signatures, and by following them on Instagram and Linkedin.

If you are a youth organisation that cares about the safety of all young people and the reduction of VAWG, we would encourage you to get in contact with Make it Mandatory to sign their open letter. The deadline for signatures is the 19th of August.

Today is International Youth Day and we are proud to support a wonderful grassroots campaign, Make it Mandatory.

The award-winning youth and survivor-led campaign, made up of five young people, is calling on the government to extend RSHE (Relationships, s*x, and health education) to Key Stage 5 (KS5) with a specific focus on Domestic Abuse and Coercive Control.

Make it Mandatory was founded in 2022 by survivor of domestic abuse and Cambridge University student, Faustine Petron. Given that RSE is not mandatory beyond Year 11, a crucial opportunity is missed to equip our young people with the knowledge and skills they need to form healthy relationships and recognise abusive behaviours. This is the reason for their campaign.

Over the last two years, Make it Mandatory has spoken at our Youth in Mind Conference 2023 and most recently delivered a workshop at the 2024 conference exploring the digital dilemma, and how to navigate domestic abuse through the digital world.

We are also proud to support the open letter they will send to the Department of Education on 22nd August – GCSE results day. This open letter urges the government to urgently extend RSE to KS5 to ensure that all young people have the best start into adulthood. This letter also has garnered support from their longstanding supporter, Layla Moran MP. Furthermore, this would build on the early foundations provided through mandatory RSHE across primary and secondary phases. Make it Mandatory believe this would add to the contribution that RSE makes as an effective preventative strategy in the fight against the epidemic that is VAWG and toxic masculinity.

If you haven’t already, discover more about Make It Mandatory by signing their petition which has over 95K signatures, and by following them on Instagram and Linkedin.

If you are a youth organisation that cares about the safety of all young people and the reduction of VAWG, we would encourage you to get in contact with Make it Mandatory to sign their open letter. The deadline for signatures is the 19th of August.

If you believe passionately in the potential of all young people, the Positive Activities Youth Worker role is for you!
You will be able to actively listen and respond to the needs, dreams, and ideas young people bring. For some young people, the weekends can be a time of uncertainty which can lead to engaging in higher levels of risk-taking. So having a safe supporting adult will be extremely beneficial: https://ow.ly/keIC50SS9YY

Ready to make a difference whilst you run? Join Oxfordshire Youth’s Team at the Oxford Half Marathon 2024, on Sunday 13th October! By running with us, you’ll be championing the life-changing power of youth work, and going the extra mile for young people across the whole county.

To secure your space in Team , click the link below or in our bio to register your interest. Just follow the three simple steps .

this October and join our movement to build a future in which every young person has the skills, support and connections they need to thrive!

Over the last couple of months, our Youth-Led Content Creator has been working with the amazing team at Know Your Worth to create some content for our series. They are an organisation that works to empower young women to take up space anywhere they are!

On 30th July, Kieran Bird and the British Men's 4 x 200 freestyle relay team won gold.

He started from humble beginnings at the Bicester Blue Fins swimming club after winning a swimming gala with his local Cubs group.

He expressed, "Every high-level athlete has a story that starts at a grassroots foundation and an individual can only flourish when these are supported."

It is so important that we continue to support local youth clubs and sports initiatives so that young people can realise their dreams, whether it is to progress in the sport they play or to represent their country just like Kieran.

For many, this weekend has been tough to witness. First and foremost, we would like to express our sincere sympathies to the families of Bebe, Elsie, and Alice, as well as the community in Southport, whose lives have been dominated by hate crimes motivated by racism, xenophobia, and anti-Muslim sentiment. The depth of the misery and suffering this has inflicted on so many people is difficult to fathom.

It is important to recognize the epidemic of violence against women and girls that continues to worsen, resulting in the deaths of three young girls and injuries to ten more. There has been serious fallout from the horrifying incidents that were witnessed outside hotels, on the streets, and at places of worship.

Crime, violence, and acts of segregation are never the solution. Oxfordshire Youth works hard to ensure every young person has the skills, support and connections to thrive. However, this cannot happen when individuals are afraid for their safety because of their skin colour, their immigration history, or their religious beliefs.

Our employees, young people, and partners stand together to say no to violence, racism, xenophobia, hostility towards religions, and segregation.

Sir Mo Farah once said, 'Don’t dream of winning, train for it!' In the run up to the Oxford Half, we thought it would be handy to share some running tips from leading organisations, athletes and bloggers for everyone training for this year's race. If this inspires you, why not register to run for team or to join our cheer team. Please email [email protected] if you are interested.

📣 Happy Friday Partnership Klaxon! 📣

We are so proud to celebrate the impact of our partnership with Lucy Group who have committed 3 years of investment into improving the life outcomes of young people in supported accommodation and our core costs. Last week we were blown away by the impact of their employability workshops led by superstar Matt Bryant.

The room was packed with engaged young people showing up for their futures with resilience and determination. With work experience placements and a Future Leaders residential coming up in the autumn, we know that it is transformational corporate partnership like this that lead to life-changing results.

Thank you Lucy Group for leading with compassion and care for our young people. We are proud to be in partnership alongside you.

It's the most wonderful time of the year... apart from the 'dreaded' Christmas party. This year, B4 are creating a party with a difference - Raise 24. This is a new festive fundraiser where 75 teams from Oxfordshire businesses will come together to raise at least £2,000 per team to support 11 amazing local charities - one of those being Oxfordshire Youth. Get your team geared up to join the festivities on 13th December in the incredible surroundings of Keble College, Oxford for an unforgettable day of fundraising, food and feel-good entertainment. Imagine the fantastic Christmas present of £150,000 raised in total through this event, and the impact that gift will have for the charities, and the individuals, families and communities they are helping! Join the party today by contacting Ali Khan to sign up your team!

Contact: [email protected]

https://oxfordshireyouth.org/2024/07/we-know-its-only-july-but-its-never-too-soon-to-plan-the-perfect-christmas-party/

There is so much going on over the summer including the Witney Play and activity day that the Oxfordshire Play Association is hosting. Don't miss a fun day of free activities including climbing walls, giant bubbles, and arts & crafts. https://oxonplay.org.uk/witney-play-activity-day-2024/

What a week at Oxfordshire Youth! 🎉

The office has been filled with laughter, activity, and joy this week, with different events happening for the Uncaging Our World Festival by Mandala Theatre Company to YPSA young people engaging in the Future Leaders programme. Our vision of a future in which every young person has the skills, support and connections they need to thrive felt more tangible than ever. We hope to have many more weeks like this.

Don't miss out on the final day of Mandala's Uncaging Our World Festival tomorrow.

It's time for some fun! Our friends at Be Free Young Carers will do a Family Fun Day on 1st August.
The day will be filled with giant garden games, a large bouncy castle for all ages, Space hopper racing and much more! 🥳

This week marks the start of our Future Leaders programme for the young people in YPSA. Matt from the Lucy Group has delivered two sessions with them about CV writing and job skills and today we had Wendy's come and provide lunch for them all. A huge thank you to Wendy's and the Lucy Group for your ongoing investment into the futures of the young people of Oxfordshire.

We are looking for an incredible treasurer to join our trustee board. All of the members are dedicated, friendly, and compassionate humans who care about the lives and welfare of all the young people in Oxfordshire. If you feel passionate about this as well as finances, apply today. https://ow.ly/nFzO50SJlBq

Body Politic has you covered if you are searching for other things to do in the summer holidays. They are running a summer dance camp at Pegasus Theatre with fully funded places for young people who receive free school meals during term time. The dance camp will consist of five days of hip-hop dance, fitness & boxing sessions in collaboration with The Project PT and Fusion Arts.

Get signed up right now: https://ow.ly/YuRA50SFlKY