With growing youth unemployment, an escalation in the youth mental health crisis, and 1 in 6 children growing up here in poverty, the need to mobilise resources is greater than ever, but we know achieving lasting social change takes time, innovation, and investment.
The Business Guardians programme is a long-term transformative partnership model between Oxfordshire Youth and premium businesses in the Oxfordshire area. The initiative will work to drive lasting social change, aiming to eliminate the inequalities which prevent young people from overcoming barriers to secure employment, and achieving their full potential.
Through this partnership, we aim to provide young people with the skills, support and connections they need to thrive.Â
We are currently in the process of forming our coalition of 12 leaders in their industry who are committed to enhancing their social impact and reliably delivering on their Corporate Social Responsibility goals.Â