A positive focus for future leaders

In 2023, Lucy Group made a transformative decision to invest in a three-year program dedicated to supporting 20 young people from Young People’s Supported Accommodation (YPSA). They opened up the chance to a group of young people to learn and experience work opportunities which has been pivotal in their lives. It’s given a positive focus for future leaders.

Currently at Oxfordshire Youth, we provide YPSA services to 110 young people every year. We want to ensure they receive the support, skills, and connections they need to build a brighter future.

Many young people in supported accommodation have experienced the care or the asylum system. They’re missing the family support needed to move with confidence towards their adulthood. This can cause complex barriers and issues such as: lack of secure and stable housing, mental health, employment and education.

Thanks to Lucy Group’s long-term commitment, we now offer annual Future Leader residentials, engaging employability workshops, and meaningful work placements.

Over the three year programme, Oxfordshire Youth and Lucy Group will harness the incredible strengths of these young individuals. We’ll help them build new networks, gain confidence, and acquire essential life and leadership skills.

Here’s a look at the journey so far. Thank you to the Lucy Group for enabling 8 young people to go on the residential and 15 young people to engage in employability skills training!