We want to celebrate the resilience, achievements, and impact that define this year. In just over 12 months, Oxfordshire Youth supported over 1,800 young people, 1,300 youth workers, and 150 organisations that collectively provide vital services for more than 32,000 young people across the county. This incredible work is under-resourced and underfunded, yet it continues to achieve small but mighty outcomes.

Self-care is a gift we should keep giving, especially during this season. Please look after yourself this Christmas. If you need more information about tips for coping at Christmas, visit the Mind website. 

Over the next 12 sleeps, join us as we reflect on some of the highlights that brought joy, growth, and hope to our journey, along with a glance to the future. Let’s celebrate these moments together. 

With speeches from Lady Henrietta Spencer-Churchill, Jodie Lloyd-Jones, CEO, and those working directly with young people, we were glad to be given the opportunity to thank the incredible array of businesses and funders who make our work possible.

Special thanks go to ARC Oxford and many of the companies on the campus: Freeths, Radley, and Richard Venables for spearheading donations for the beautiful gifts we wrapped.

We’d love it if you had a look at our mini festive impact booklet, this can be downloaded to share our empowering work with others.

To view and download our booklet click here.

60% of the young people in our supported accommodation service are Care Leavers. For many Care Leavers, rather than experience the light and sparkle of Christmas, the festive season can be a challenging and lonely time. The Christmas Dinner is a way for us to show our care and support, and help create positive memories for all involved.

You can read more about this wonderful event in a recent press article by clicking here.

There are 50 spaces available and these will be in high demand. If you know an interested young person, please contact emmy.oshaughnessy@oxy.mediasitesvr1.co.uk. Children of Care Leavers are warmly welcome.

If you are interested in volunteering at this special event, you can speak to the Deputy CEO of Oxfordshire Youth, emmy.oshaughnessy@oxy.mediasitesvr1.co.uk

Watch the heart-warming video below from the last Christmas Dinner as a taster. 

We are fundraising for gifts, venue hire, food, games and transport. You can play an important part and support the fundraiser by visiting our JustGiving page.