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Youth Sector Support

Youth Sector Support

Training, safeguarding and capacity-building for Oxfordshire’s youth sector.

Sector Support

For Oxfordshire’s Inspiring Youth Sector

Oxfordshire Youth is a charity that invests in a network of over 150 local non-profit youth organisations and groups so the 32000 children and young people they reach each year have the skills, connections and support they need to thrive. Through expert capacity building support, an annual training programme, quality assurance, leadership development, and conveying of cross-sector partnerships we work to enable ongoing development and sustainable investment into the sector to ensure every young person can access world-class opportunities across Oxfordshire

Oxfordshire Youth works alongside the extraordinary organisations and professionals committed to helping young people thrive. Through expert support, training and leadership development, we strengthen the sector to ensure every young person can access world-class opportunities.

Networks & Community

Join Our Working Groups

Oxfordshire Youth Alliance

A new partnership of all sectors working for children and young people to ensure we have a connected, equipped and sustainable youth sector across Oxfordshire.

Children & Young People’s Forum

A non-profit youth leadership space for collaboration, sharing of practice and sector leadership.

Changemaker Network

A membership of non profit youth organisations and groups working with children and young people.

EDI Working Group

Driving equity, representation and safer spaces in the youth sector.

Youth Investment Group

A cross-sector working group with the sole purpose of driving more financial resources into the youth sector in Oxfordshire. .

Youth Sector Insider

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What We Offer

Our Support for the Sector

Training & Development

Level 2 & 3 youth work pathways, CPD workshops, annual youth work conference, resources and toolkits.

Youth Voice Expertise

Co-production, consultation, young people’s leadership and insight programmes.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Workshops on suicide ideation, anxiety, digital safety, reflective practice and more.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

EDI coaching, audits, leadership training and anti-oppressive practice support.

Organisational Development

Fundraising, governance, trustee training, safeguarding and sustainability support.

Youth Programmes

We co- design youth programmes with young people, pilot them, and then work with youth organisations and groups to deliver them in their community

Events

Discover Our Sector Events

Our latest training, conferences and workshops are available via Eventbrite:
Essential Services

DBS & Changemakers Access

DBS Checks

Safe, fast and supportive DBS processing for the youth sector, including eligibility guidance, document checks and progress tracking.

Changemakers Area

Password-protected resources, funding updates, DBS allowances and exclusive sector tools.

DBS SERVICE

Full DBS Service

We make safer youth work simple. Oxfordshire Youth provides a fast, supportive DBS checking service for individuals and organisations working with young people. It’s part of our commitment to safeguarding excellence and reducing barriers to high-quality practice.

What is the Disclosure and Barring Service?

The Disclosure and Barring Service helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. If you are working with young people or applying for work in regulated activity, you will need a DBS check.

Training

DBS checks are easy once you understand the process. We provide training to help Changemakers and youth organisations complete forms accurately, avoiding common mistakes and ensuring safe, confident recruitment.

DBS & Changemakers

As part of our Changemaker Network package, Oxfordshire Youth waives the administration fee for the first five DBS applications submitted each year — saving organisations time and money.

Volunteer Checks

Changemakers: £5 admin fee

Non-affiliated (not-for-profit): £15 admin fee

Non-affiliated (for-profit): £50 admin fee

Paid Staff Checks

Changemakers: £10 admin fee + DBS £21.50

Non-affiliated (not-for-profit): £20 admin fee + DBS £21.50

Non-affiliated (for-profit): £50 admin fee + DBS £21.50

Enhanced Checks

Changemakers: £10 admin fee + DBS £49.50

Non-affiliated (not-for-profit): £20 admin fee + DBS £49.50

Non-affiliated (for-profit): £50 admin fee + DBS £49.50

Process

  1. We send the GOV.UK eligibility quiz to determine your correct DBS level.
  2. Application forms are issued to your organisation or the individual applicant.
  3. You complete and return the form to Oxfordshire Youth.
  4. ID verification takes place via Zoom (if needed).
  5. We submit your DBS application.
  6. We track progress, follow up issues, and support you until completion.

“We have developed such a brilliant relationship with Oxfordshire Youth. I honestly don’t think we’d go anywhere else for training now.”

– Chiara Querci-Hall, British Gymnastics

Contact Our DBS Administrator

You can coontact our DBS Administrator for Oxfordshire Youth via email at:
dbs@oxfordshireyouth.org

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Join the Mailing List for our Weekly Digital Skills Youth Club!

Calling all young people in Year 7 to Year 11 in and around Cowley in Oxford. Oxfordshire Youth are launching our weekly Digital Skills Youth Club for you to upgrade your Digital Skills on Monday 4th November 2025. Join our mailing list for this youth club to stay up to date!

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